Job Description
About the Role
As the key player in supply chain quality, the Supplier Quality Engineer is responsible for ensuring that supplier-provided materials meet both IATF 16949 standards and customer-specific requirements. The position requires expertise in supplier audits, quality agreements, and problem-solving tools (8D, SCAR) in order to drive supplier improvements, reduce PPM, and mitigate supply chain risks.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct QSA (Quality System Audit) and QPA (Process Audit) for new/existing suppliers, ensuring compliance with automotive standards.
- . Incoming Quality Control, Define IQC criteria, qualify suppliers for Ship-to-Stock programs, and manage SCAR processes.
- New Product Support, Review supplier PPAP submissions (FMEA, Control Plans) and validate process capability (Cpk=1.33) during APQP.
- Supplier Performance, Develop KPI dashboards (OTD, PPM) and lead suppl...