Supplier Quality Engineer

The Supplier Quality Engineer is responsible for ensuring supplier performance meets quality, delivery, and cost expectations across the Americas region.Supports supplier qualification, APQP/SPPAP activities, corrective actions, and supplier development initiatives while collaborating with suppliers and cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement and resolve quality issues.Role ResponsibilitiesExecute APQP deliverables with suppliers, including process flow, PFMEA, control plans, and readiness reviews.Validate key quality elements such as dimensional results, MSA (GR&R), and capability (Cp/Cpk) for critical characteristics.Facilitate root cause analysis using structured methods (8D, 5 Whys, Fishbone).
Support escalation of high-risk supplier issues to senior SQEs and leadership as needed.Assist in executing supplier development plans focused on reducing defects and improving delivery performance.Conduct supplier audits (initial, surveillance, or special cause).
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