Supplier Quality Engineer
At the interface of design, engineering and supply logistics, REHAU Automotive and SRG Global combine to form RESRG - a leading global supplier of coated exterior systems and components. With a combined track record of over 160 years across four continents and 22 production sites, RESRG's 10,000 skilled team members manufacture the latest exterior systems and components for the world's leading automotive manufacturers.
RESRG Automotive is seeking you to join our team as a Supplier Quality Engineer in our Troy, Michigan facility!
Your Job
The Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) is responsible for ensuring supplier quality performance from sourcing through production. The SQE works closely with cross-functional teams (CFT) and suppliers to ensure all quality requirements are met, risks are mitigated, and supplier-related issues are resolved proactively. The role supports program launches, PPAP approvals, supplier audits, and ongoing supplier performance management to drive operational excellence and customer satisfaction.
What You Will Do in Your Role
Participate in Technical Review meetings with suppliers and cross-functional teams prior to awarding new parts or issuing purchase orders.
Support suppliers and internal teams from award through PPAP approval, ensuring progress and readiness.
Lead PPAP process with suppliers, ensuring all documentation is complete, accurate, and aligned with quality requirements; issue PSW approvals.
Manage supplier ECRs by reviewing documentation, creating requests in system, tracking approvals, and communicating changes effectively.
Coordinate and execute supplier audits including qualification, periodic, new technology, and corrective action audits in accordance with automotive standards.
Monitor SCARs and follow up with plant teams and suppliers to ensure progress and timely resolution.
Lead quarterly supplier quality review meetings with operations and key stakeholders to address escalated quality issues.
Maintain and monitor supplier certifications (IATF 16949, ISO 9001, VDA) ensuring validity and proper documentation.
Role is based in Troy, MI. Travel up to 75% of time.
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, or related field.
3+ years of experience in Supplier Quality, Manufacturing, or Automotive industry.
Experience with PPAP, APQP, FMEA, Control Plans, and root cause methodologies.
IATF 16949, ISO 9001, VDA knowledge and audit experience are preferred.
Experience with Intelex or similar quality management systems is preferred.
Our Benefits
Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria are set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.
Equal Opportunities
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify.