What are the responsibilities and job description for the Advanced Supplier Quality Engineer position at Muth Company?
JOB REQUIREMENTS: The Advanced Supplier Quality Engineer (ASQE) is
responsible for ensuring suppliers are prepared to meet quality,
capacity, timing, and production-readiness requirements for new
automotive product launches. This position serves as the primary quality
and launch interface between Muth and assigned suppliers from sourcing
through production launch. The ASQE proactively monitors supplier
progress, identifies risks to program timing, conducts onsite supplier
readiness assessments and Run at Rate evaluations, and drives corrective
actions when supplier performance or readiness does not meet
expectations. The position requires a hands-on individual who is
comfortable working directly with suppliers on the manufacturing floor
to resolve issues, improve timing, and ensure successful launches.
Primary Duties/Responsibilities: Manage supplier quality and production
readiness for new automotive programs from supplier nomination through
SOP and Safe Launch. Develop and maintain supplier readiness plans
aligned with overall APQP and customer program timing. Monitor supplier
tooling, equipment, component, validation, capacity, and
production-readiness timing. Conduct regular supplier status reviews and
identify potential delays before they impact Muth or customer
milestones. Escalate supplier timing, quality, capacity, or technical
risks when recovery plans are not sufficient. Conduct onsite Supplier
Readiness Reviews, process audits, production trials, and Run at Rate
evaluations. Verify that suppliers have appropriate manufacturing
processes, tooling, equipment, staffing, training, inspection methods,
capacity, packaging, traceability, and contingency plans in place before
launch. Review and approve supplier APQP documentation, including
validation documentation. Ensure supplier special characteristics and
customer-specific requirements are properly incorporated into supplier
manufacturing controls. Review supplier capacity and validate that
demonstrated production rates support Muth and customer volume
requirements. Work directly with suppliers to develop recovery plans
when tooling, components, testing, or production timing is behind
schedule. Coordinate expedited activities and onsite support for
suppliers identified as high-risk to program timing. Lead supplier
corrective actions using structured problem-solving methodologies such
as 8D, 5-Why, Ishikawa, and containment/corrective action plans. Support
supplier manufacturing process improvements and mistake-proofing
activities. Support Safe Launch activities and establish enhanced
supplier controls when launch risk warrant additional inspection or
monitoring. Track suppliers launch KPIs and communicate supplier
readiness status to Program Management, Quality, Purchasing,
Engineering, and Manufacturing. Participate in customer launch and
supplier readiness meetings when required. Maintain accurate
documentation of supplier visits, assessments, Run at Rate results, open
issues, recovery plans, and action-item closure. Support supplier
development activities for suppliers requiring improvement in quality
systems, manufacturing controls, capacity, or launch management.
\*\*\*\*\* OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Bachelor\'s degree in
engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or related technical discipline
preferred; equivalent automotive supplier-quality experience may be
considered. 2. 5 years of automotive quality, supplier quality,
manufacturing engineering, or launch experience. 3. Strong understanding
of APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plans, MSA, SPC, capability studies, and
Run at Rate. 4. Experience conducting supplier manufacturing process
assessments and production-readiness reviews. 5. Strong knowledge of
IATF 16949 And Automotive Customer-specific Requirements. 6. Experience
with structured problem solving, including 8D and 5-Why. 7. Ability to
evaluate manufacturing processes, tooling readiness, capaci y, quality
controls, and production risk. 8. Strong project-management and
organizational skills. 9. Ability to communicate effectively with
supplier management, engineers, manufacturing personnel, and customer
representatives. 10. Ability and willingness to travel frequently to
supplier locations, including short notice visits when program timing or
quality concerns require onsite support. 11. Excellent written and
verbal communication 12. This job is considered a \"Sensitive Work
Field\" this means the team member will have direct contact with
confidential documents and data. a. Team member must be trustworthy and
genuine. b. Team member must be able to ensure security of documents and
data. c. Team members must be accountable and liable for their actions.
\*\*\*\*\* APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: E-Mail a Rsum:
mgrunewald@muthco.com Other: E-Mail information to mgrunewald@muthco.com
responsible for ensuring suppliers are prepared to meet quality,
capacity, timing, and production-readiness requirements for new
automotive product launches. This position serves as the primary quality
and launch interface between Muth and assigned suppliers from sourcing
through production launch. The ASQE proactively monitors supplier
progress, identifies risks to program timing, conducts onsite supplier
readiness assessments and Run at Rate evaluations, and drives corrective
actions when supplier performance or readiness does not meet
expectations. The position requires a hands-on individual who is
comfortable working directly with suppliers on the manufacturing floor
to resolve issues, improve timing, and ensure successful launches.
Primary Duties/Responsibilities: Manage supplier quality and production
readiness for new automotive programs from supplier nomination through
SOP and Safe Launch. Develop and maintain supplier readiness plans
aligned with overall APQP and customer program timing. Monitor supplier
tooling, equipment, component, validation, capacity, and
production-readiness timing. Conduct regular supplier status reviews and
identify potential delays before they impact Muth or customer
milestones. Escalate supplier timing, quality, capacity, or technical
risks when recovery plans are not sufficient. Conduct onsite Supplier
Readiness Reviews, process audits, production trials, and Run at Rate
evaluations. Verify that suppliers have appropriate manufacturing
processes, tooling, equipment, staffing, training, inspection methods,
capacity, packaging, traceability, and contingency plans in place before
launch. Review and approve supplier APQP documentation, including
validation documentation. Ensure supplier special characteristics and
customer-specific requirements are properly incorporated into supplier
manufacturing controls. Review supplier capacity and validate that
demonstrated production rates support Muth and customer volume
requirements. Work directly with suppliers to develop recovery plans
when tooling, components, testing, or production timing is behind
schedule. Coordinate expedited activities and onsite support for
suppliers identified as high-risk to program timing. Lead supplier
corrective actions using structured problem-solving methodologies such
as 8D, 5-Why, Ishikawa, and containment/corrective action plans. Support
supplier manufacturing process improvements and mistake-proofing
activities. Support Safe Launch activities and establish enhanced
supplier controls when launch risk warrant additional inspection or
monitoring. Track suppliers launch KPIs and communicate supplier
readiness status to Program Management, Quality, Purchasing,
Engineering, and Manufacturing. Participate in customer launch and
supplier readiness meetings when required. Maintain accurate
documentation of supplier visits, assessments, Run at Rate results, open
issues, recovery plans, and action-item closure. Support supplier
development activities for suppliers requiring improvement in quality
systems, manufacturing controls, capacity, or launch management.
\*\*\*\*\* OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Bachelor\'s degree in
engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or related technical discipline
preferred; equivalent automotive supplier-quality experience may be
considered. 2. 5 years of automotive quality, supplier quality,
manufacturing engineering, or launch experience. 3. Strong understanding
of APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plans, MSA, SPC, capability studies, and
Run at Rate. 4. Experience conducting supplier manufacturing process
assessments and production-readiness reviews. 5. Strong knowledge of
IATF 16949 And Automotive Customer-specific Requirements. 6. Experience
with structured problem solving, including 8D and 5-Why. 7. Ability to
evaluate manufacturing processes, tooling readiness, capaci y, quality
controls, and production risk. 8. Strong project-management and
organizational skills. 9. Ability to communicate effectively with
supplier management, engineers, manufacturing personnel, and customer
representatives. 10. Ability and willingness to travel frequently to
supplier locations, including short notice visits when program timing or
quality concerns require onsite support. 11. Excellent written and
verbal communication 12. This job is considered a \"Sensitive Work
Field\" this means the team member will have direct contact with
confidential documents and data. a. Team member must be trustworthy and
genuine. b. Team member must be able to ensure security of documents and
data. c. Team members must be accountable and liable for their actions.
\*\*\*\*\* APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: E-Mail a Rsum:
mgrunewald@muthco.com Other: E-Mail information to mgrunewald@muthco.com