Zenith People are working with our client who are a manufacturer looking for a Supplier Quality Engineer to join their team on a permanent basis.

You will be responsible for evaluating and qualifying new suppliers through audits, capability assessments, and technical reviews, focusing on materials and processes critical to the manufacturing process, safety and performance.

• Lead APQP and PPAP activities
• Verify supplier manufacturing process controls

Quality Assurance Compliance:

• Ensure supplier compliance with automotive and industry standards (IATF 16949, ISO 9001, ISO 14001
• Conduct process and system audits, including special process verification (e.g., welding, coating, adhesive application).
• Manage supplier documentation to ensure compliance with technical specifications, regulatory requirements, and customer expectations. Problem Solving Issue Resolution:
• Lead investigations into supplier-related non-conformances, including safety- critical failures, functional performance issues, and contamination problems.
• Apply structured problem-solving (8D, 5-Why) to address root causes and prevent recurrence.
• Collaborate with suppliers to implement corrective and preventive actions, ensuring timely closure and verification of effectiveness.
• Monitor supplier performance through KPIs (PPM, audit scores, OTD, incident recurrence rate) and conduct regular supplier performance reviews.
• Support supplier process optimization projects to improve consistency, reduce variability, and eliminate sources of contamination.
• Promote Zero Defect Culture and proactive quality management across the supplier base.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Materials, or Industrial Engineering.
• 3–5 years of experience in Supplier Quality, preferably in high-voltage systems.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes

Skills Competencies:

• Strong understanding of quality tools and standards: PPAP, APQP, MSA, SPC, FMEA.
• Knowledge of contamination control requirements
• Experience with high-voltage safety
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and supplier management skills.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally

Preferred:

• Knowledge of advanced manufacturing quality control

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