Segment Supplier Quality Engineer

Segment Supplier Quality Engineer

Segment Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) is a key role at Autoliv and is responsible for working with external suppliers to develop robust processes and deliver high quality parts. Serial SQE is involved from the pre-qualification of the supplier through the successful launch of components. Activities include verification of suppliers’ use of industry standards, Autoliv Standards, review of suppliers agreed to production lines/practices, and follow-up on non-conforming materials and events to closure. The Serial SQE will work with internal teams such as Project Launch, Purchasing, Engineering and other Quality teams to plan quality events and resolve issues. Manage PPAP/PSW approvals for external suppliers.

In this role you will be responsible for the following:

• Lead supplier quality activities for new product development and launch programs.
• Manage APQP and PPAP processes to ensure supplier readiness and compliance.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Purchasing, and suppliers on feasibility reviews, quality planning, and component approvals.
• Monitor supplier performance, project milestones, and quality deliverables to meet launch timing requirements.
• Conduct supplier audits, production trials, Run-at-Rate events, and process assessments.
• Drive root cause analysis, corrective actions, and resolution of supplier quality issues through 8D methodology.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards, supplier requirements, and documentation processes.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives, supplier development, and lessons learned implementation.
• Act as the primary quality contact for suppliers throughout the product lifecycle.
• Travel to supplier locations as needed to support project and quality activities.

What is required:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering required
• Automotive industry and/or engineering experience.
• Experience in deployment and/or auditing of APQP, PPAP, 8D, FMEA, SPC, VDA
• Knowledgeable in IATF 16949 / VDA and ISO 14001 requirements
• Experience in managing projects
• Excels at oral and written communication skills

We will be more than glad to chat with you about your experience and your career goals.

In our international work setting, you will find a range of opportunities that are designed to enhance your career and personal development. Including new and different perspectives is part of what ensures the team’s success. We are committed to develop people’s skills, knowledge and creative potential. Our training and development programs emphasize technical competency, leadership development and business management skill.

More lives saved – more life lived!

What’s in it for you:

• Attractive compensation package
• Recognition awards, company events, university discount options and many more perks.
• Gender Pay Equality

Autoliv is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Autoliv does not discriminate in any aspect of employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, gender identify and/or expression, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local employment discrimination laws where Autoliv does business.

We strive to save more lives and prevent serious injuries, and we continuously focus on quality, confidence and security for our customers, stability and growth for our shareholders and employees, as well as being sustainable and earning trust within our communities.

Autoliv is the worldwide leader in automotive safety systems. Through our group companies, we develop, manufacture and market protective systems, such as airbags, seatbelts, and steering wheels for all major automotive manufacturers in the world as well as mobility safety solutions.

At Autoliv, we challenge and redefine the standards of mobility safety to sustainably deliver leading solutions. In 2024, our products saved 37,000 lives and reduced 600,000 injuries.

Our ~65,000 colleagues in 25 countries are passionate about our vision of Saving More Lives and quality is at the heart of everything we do. We drive innovation, research, and development at our 13 technical centers, with their 20 test tracks.

Founded in

1953

Co-workers

65,000

Turnover

10.4 B USD

Quality

Auburn Hills Technical Center (ATC)