The Supplier Quality Engineer is responsible for ensuring supplier performance meets quality, delivery, and cost expectations across the Americas region. Supports supplier qualification, APQP/SPPAP activities, corrective actions, and supplier development initiatives while collaborating with suppliers and cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement and resolve quality issues.
Role Responsibilities - Execute APQP deliverables with suppliers, including process flow, PFMEA, control plans, and readiness reviews.
- Validate key quality elements such as dimensional results, MSA (GR&R), and capability (Cp/Cpk) for critical characteristics.
- Facilitate root cause analysis using structured methods (8D, 5 Whys, Fishbone).
- Support escalation of high-risk supplier issues to senior SQEs and leadership as needed.
- Assist in executing supplier development plans focused on reducing defects and improving delivery performance.