Supplier Quality Engineer - Body in White
The Body Supplier Quality Engineer is responsible for managing a deck of commodities for the different supplier locations and parts to ensure high quality products are produced and transported to Stellantis Assembly Plants. The SQE will provide on-site launch support at suppliers' facilities to ensure launch readiness as required, leading up to and including program launch. They will also be responsible for assisting and leading post launch continuous improvement activities and provide on-site support at STELLANTIS assembly plants as required. The SQE will also be responsible for working cross functionally with engineering, manufacturing, and purchasing to ensure proper designs, suppliers, and manufacturing processes are selected. Typical parts may include any of the following: general stampings, hot stamping, welding, closures, hinges, sealing, vision and lighting, exterior trim, and electro-mechanical parts. Within our Supplier Quality Engineer role, the SQE role will also have direct involvement with the full life cycle of components from early development, sourcing, launch phase and into production.
Job responsibilities include but not limited to:
- Perform supplier quality systems and process audits and lead supplier improvement/development programs
- Establish close relationships with assigned suppliers and actively drive continuous improvement activities
- Initiate and follow-up on corrective actions and verify effectiveness on-site
- Participation in launch teams, lead and coordinate APQP/PPAP deliverables for purchased components within the supplier quality group
- Lead and support supplier APQP and PPAP activities to ensure all deliverables are being fulfilled
- Work with Engineering and Supplier organizations to alleviate discrepancies in product specifications and evaluate cost reduction opportunities
- Present program status to management and executive leadership both within and outside of supplier quality
- Assist in educating suppliers on STELLANTIS systems and requirements
- Develop and manage group personnel