What are the responsibilities and job description for the Supplier Quality Engineer position at Actalent?
Job Description
As a Supplier Technical Assistance Engineer, you will represent our client at supplier manufacturing facilities. You will take a leadership role within our client and with our suppliers regarding product launch and current model quality. You will be empowered to make quality decisions on behalf of our client and authorize legal documents such as the Part Submission Warrant.
Responsibilities
- Support Parts Supply and Logistics (PS&L) suppliers, quality processes, metrics, and systems.
- Drive and manage the development of suppliers to Q1 performance levels.
- Take a leadership role to drive quality process improvements with parts packagers and suppliers globally.
- Support the development of a global quality metric scorecard for Ford Customer Service Division (FCSD) suppliers, quality inspection, and parts.
- Support the development of processes, documentation, and training.
- Provide expertise in statistical, production and manufacturing, systems controls, process and assembly, measurement systems analysis.
- Manage supplier relationships and data tracking.
- Support supplier capacity studies.
- Support global PS&L Quality competency and acumen.
- Support special projects and process improvements.
- Support STA and department metrics.
- Ensure compliance with Q1, PPAP, Reject Rate, PPM, MSA, and standards such as ISO and IATF.
Essential Skills
- Supplier Quality Engineering
- APQP
- PPAP
- Launch Product
- Warranty Analysis
- Capacity Planning
- Lean Manufacturing
- Experience as a Supplier Quality Engineer in support of current model production parts for an OEM
- Strong analytical problem-solving skills
- Strong knowledge of APQP and PPAP processes
- Strong program management and computer skills
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- 1 plus years experience working within a Quality Engineering or Supplier Quality capacity.
- Bachelor's degree in engineering.
Work Environment
Hybrid role with remote work on Fridays and in-office presence from Monday to Thursday.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Auburn Hills, MI.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $42.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a hybrid position in Auburn Hills,MI.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Dec 18, 2025.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.
Salary : $40 - $42