Supplier Quality Associate

Responsibilities Include

• Perform preliminary reviews of PPAP submissions for completeness and compliance with AIAG and
  
  

customer-specific requirements.

• Support the management of supplier corrective action requests (CARs), including tracking open issues
  
  

and reviewing 8D reports.

• Collaborate with the Supplier Quality / Development Engineer(s) to escalate non-conformance and
  
  

repeat issues.

• Assist in the preparation and execution of supplier audits and performance reviews.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of supplier approvals, scorecards, and audit findings.
• Communicate with suppliers regarding quality issues, missing documentation, and deadlines.
• Help coordinate and track Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) milestones with suppliers.
• Use tools such as 5-Why, Ishikawa (Fishbone Diagrams), and Pareto Analysis for problem-solving
  
  

support.

• Ensure compliance with IATF 16949, ISO 9001, and customer-specific requirements in all supplier
  
  

quality activities.

• Monitor supplier performance and provide feedback to suppliers.
• Lead re-sourcing efforts in support of corporate quality, delivery, and productivity goals.
  
  

Supplier Relationship Management

• Establish relationships with various suppliers across all commodities/categories.
• Provide technical support to the supplier during the development of new custom and outsourced
  
  

finished parts.

• This includes supporting plastic injection molding, die casting, coatings, outsourced lamps,
  
  

wiring/harnessing, and electronics components & assemblies.

• Work together with the department Supplier Quality / Development Engineers team to help source
  
  

parts at the appropriate supplier from a technical perspective.

• Help coordinate supplier audits and/or self-assessments to assure that the suppliers can produce
  
  

various parts per the drawing/technical requirements.

• Position required compliance with the Technology Control Plan and the Federal Export Control Policy
  
  

established for the Corporation.

Skills

• Strong attention to detail and documentation review.
• Basic understanding of quality standards (e.g., IATF 16949).
• Effective written and verbal communication.
• Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); knowledge of quality systems or ERP software is a
  
  

plus.

• Familiarity with AIAG Core Tools (PPAP, APQP, FMEA, MSA, SPC).
• Exposure to GD&T and measurement systems preferred.
• Problem-solving skills with experience in corrective action methodologies (8D, 5-Why, etc.).
  
  

Requirements

• Associate degree or higher in Engineering, Quality or a related technical field (bachelor's preferred).
• 1 -- 3 years in quality or supplier-facing role in the automotive or manufacturing industry.
  
  

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