Supplier Quality Engineer

The role

The Supplier Quality Engineer supports supplier quality planning and execution from advanced development to mass production. This role involves managing supplier performance, conducting audits, and driving continuous improvement using Lean Manufacturing principles.

What you will do

• Support supplier quality planning and execution using APQP and VDA processes
• Ensure all vehicle activities meet quality performance and functional standards
• Provide leadership at suppliers to ensure quality expectations and industrialization timelines are met
• Perform proactive and reactive containment at suppliers
• Review and participate in approval of boundary samples and appearance catalogs
• Ensure proper change management and product architecture requests
• Manage Supplier PPAPs and ongoing supply chain activities
• Partner with Supply chain to resolve issues and escalations
• Lead supplier improvements in cost, quality, and manufacturability
• Conduct supplier audits and corrective actions

Required qualifications

• 4-8 years of experience in Automotive or applicable Tier I experience
• Very good technical understanding and specialist knowledge of vehicle development, vehicle production and supply chain management
• Excellent operations experience and very good understanding of the vehicle assembly/ functionality
• Great written and verbal communications skills
• Sound knowledge of quality management and methodologies
• Understanding of safety requirements
• Understanding of IATF, VDA, ISO, DIN, and regulatory requirements
• Strong teamwork and communication skills
• High level of assertiveness
• Entrepreneurial thinking
• Goal- and result-oriented decision-making skills
• Certification in AIAG Core Tools - MSA, APQP, FMEA, Control Plans, PPAP

Nice to have

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in mechanical/vehicle engineering, industrial engineering, or related field
• In-depth knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) and inspection; PPAP/APQP/ VDA processes
• VDA Auditing Experience

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision and income protection plans
• 401(k) program with employer match and immediate vesting
• 20 days planned PTO, as accrued
• 40 hours of unplanned PTO
• 14 company or floating holidays, annually
• Up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave
• Paid leave for bereavement, jury duty, voting time, or military leave

Before you apply

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• This role is not eligible for remote work in New York City

About the company

Scout Motors is an iconic American brand electrifying and digitizing rugged SUVs and trucks. The company empowers inclusive and entrepreneurial teams to innovate and shape the future of transportation.