What are the responsibilities and job description for the Supplier Quality Engineer position at Vintech Industries?
About Us
Vintech Industries, founded in 2004, is a leading Automotive Supplier with a strong global presence. Specializing in plastic Co-Extrusion, Metal Roll Forming, and Injection/Insert Molding complex assemblies, the company emphasizes quality, innovation, and efficiency throughout its design and manufacturing processes. Dedicated to fostering a collaborative and forward-thinking environment, Vintech Industries values its people as the core of its success.
Job Summary
We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Supplier Quality Engineer to join our team. In this vital role, you will lead supplier quality assurance efforts to ensure our manufacturing processes meet rigorous quality standards and regulatory requirements. You will collaborate closely with suppliers and internal teams to drive quality improvements, resolve defects, and uphold our commitment to excellence in every product we deliver. This position offers an exciting opportunity to influence quality systems on a global scale while supporting our mission of innovation and efficiency.
Core Responsibilities
- Supplier Evaluation and Auditing: Assess potential and existing vendors through on-site audits, capability assessments, and risk evaluations to verify compliance with organizational and international quality standards (such as ISO 9001, VOA 6.3, and IATF 16949).
- New Product Introduction (NPI): Work with procurement teams during early development phases to define quality requirements. Inspect / perform dimensional reports as needed on new products I components.
- Defect Resolution and CAPA: Investigate incoming material failures and manufacturing disruptions. Manage Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) plans directly with suppliers. Perform receiving inspection as needed post CAPA and on any newly PPAP part.
- Performance Monitoring: Track, analyze, and report critical supplier metrics, including defect rates (PPM), on-time delivery percentages, and quality scorecards to drive continuous operational transparency and accountability.
- Process Improvement: Provide guidance and support to manufacturing partners to optimize their internal production controls, measurement systems, and structural quality inspection workflows.
Key Skills and Qualifications
- Extensive knowledge of quality management standards including VDA 6.3, IATF 16949:2016, ISO 9001, and related industry certifications
- Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
- Proven experience in supplier management, vendor quality assurance, and supply chain quality control practices
- Strong analytical skills with proficiency in statistical data analysis tools such as Minitab
- Expertise in root cause analysis techniques for defect resolution within manufacturing environments including 8D Methodologies and 5 Whys framework
- Familiarity with process engineering principles including lean manufacturing, and manufacturing practices and assembly processes
- Ability to interpret engineering data and perform quality engineering tasks effectively within regulated industries such as automotive or medical device manufacturing
- Excellent project management skills coupled with mechanical knowledge to lead continuous improvement initiatives
Join us at Vintech Industries where your expertise will help shape the future of automotive manufacturing! We value innovation-driven professionals who thrive on challenges and are eager to make a tangible impact through quality excellence.
Pay: $75,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- supplier quality engineer: 3 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $75,000 - $80,000