Supplier Quality Engineer wanted in Novi, Michigan to implement commodity-specific business plans to ensure suppliers exceed Ford’s expectations for launch readiness, quality, capacity, warranty, and on time delivery; lead cross-functional collaboration with internal teams and supplier leadership to resolve open issues and drive continuous improvement; serve as the principal on-site technical lead for troubleshooting, emergency containment, and corrective action implementation during critical supplier events; ensure zero vehicle losses or production disruptions due to supplier-related issues; monitor and enforce compliance with customer quality and operational standards, including Q1 requirements; drive early manufacturing feasibility assessments at supplier sites to ensure launch and production readiness; conduct Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) activities for automotive seating components with suppliers, including design record reviews, DVP&R validation, and approval of production submissions to ensure compliance with OEM requirements; conduct onsite supplier process audits, launch readiness assessments, and manufacturing capability reviews using ISO 9001:2015, IATF 16949, and engineering statistical tools to ensure robust process control and risk mitigation analyze prototype, pre-production, and production failures using structured root cause analysis, initiate containment and certification plans, and track corrective actions through closure using engineering reporting tools and metrics; evaluate supplier performance through KPI tracking, cost of poor quality analysis, chargeback management, and recurring issue resolution; ensure execution of APQP and PPAP deliverables in alignment with program timelines; analyze supplier performance using data-driven metrics to support strategic sourcing decisions and future quality improvements; and participate in supplier development initiatives, helping build long-term capability and alignment with customer operational excellence goals.
