Auburn Hills
Supplier Quality Engineer
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Your Tasks
- Supports BD development to ensure a successful launch of supplier tools.
- Leads supplier feasibility activities during the sourcing stage to ensure manufacturing readiness and successful program launches.
- Performs Supplier Quality Gates per the Brose process, including on-site supplier reviews and assessments.
- Reviews and approves supplier gaging concepts.
- Reviews and approves all elements of PPAP submissions.
- Executes and supports APQP activities throughout the launch and development cycle.
- Conducts supplier process reviews, Run@Rate activities, and product/process audits to verify supplier capability and capacity.
- Manages supplier root cause analysis and corrective actions utilizing structured problem-solving methodologies to ensure robust solutions.
- Demonstrates knowledge and adherence of SAP compliance.
- Monitors and tracks all supplier deviations through closure.
- Serves as the key contact between suppliers and the Brose Customer Team.
- Supports and leads suppliers during escalated Series Production concerns.
- Provides regular status updates and escalation summaries to management.
- Initiates activities to create HIPAA privacy awareness within the organization and implements privacy policies and procedures.
- Adheres to Brose North America (BNA) Quality Policy. Please refer to the Brose Quality Process Flowchart for applicable procedures.
- Considers all valid Procedures, Job Instructions, and Organizational Instructions.
- Adheres to all Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations and implements all necessary measures for work, health, safety, and environmental protection within the range of responsibility.
Your Profile
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Automotive, Manufacturing, Electrical, or Quality Engineering, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Minimum 5-7 years of Supplier Quality experience supporting automotive suppliers.
- Proven record of successful execution of APQP activities and product launches with suppliers.
- Experience reviewing and approving PPAP submissions and supporting supplier launch readiness activities.
- Experience conducting Product Process Audits utilizing AIAG and/or VDA 6.3 methodologies.
- Experience executing Run@Rate activities and evaluating supplier manufacturing performance.
- Strong working knowledge of Automotive Core Quality Tools including FMEA, SPC, MSA, GD&T, and Root Cause Analysis.
- Experience utilizing structured problem-solving methodologies such as PDCA and 8D.
- Experience reviewing dimensional inspection reports and working knowledge of Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM).
- Knowledge of SAP modules related to Supplier Quality, including initial sampling, supplier notifications, and supplier claims management.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word, Outlook, and Minitab.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify problems, evaluate data, and drive effective solutions.
- Strong communication and influencing skills with the ability to effectively engage suppliers, internal teams, and leadership.
- Ability to escalate issues appropriately and drive accountability across all levels of the organization.
- Self-motivated, business-oriented, and eager to continuously improve processes and supplier performance.
- Fluent English required; Spanish preferred.