Supplier Quality Assurance Engineer 1

About the Role The Supplier Quality Assurance Engineer 1 will ensure that components meet established quality standards, including reliability, usability, and performance. This role supports manufacturing quality assurance through failure investigations and root cause analysis, and collaborates with suppliers and internal teams to resolve issues quickly and prevent recurrence. What You'll Do

• Understand Supplier and Manufacturing functional requirements
• Actively monitor process capability and provide feedback on process improvement
• Conduct inspection and cause analysis on incoming material and non-conforming product issues in a timely manner
• Manage rejected products, material, and equipment which does not meet specification
• Work with cross functional Teams (Production/Purchasing/Supplier) to expedite complex problem resolution, counter measure implementation, and problem prevention recurrence
• Understand the standard functional quality requirements and master the operation of test equipment to complete in depth analysis
• Perform Supplier audits, Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), and 4M Design changes
• Maintain high standards of workmanship by monitoring Supplier process capabilities to complete in-depth assessments and promote solutions
• Interface with the Customer to provide highest product Quality and Customer service
• Lead and/or Assist in New Model Development approval process and communicate between cross functional teams and Customer
• Ensure compliance with Health/Safety/Environmental/and Fire regulations
• Champion a work environment focused on quality, communication, collaboration, integration, and team collaboration
• Maintain cleanliness at the worksite in accordance with 5S standards: Sort, Set in, Shine, Standardize, Sustain
• Perform various other duties and projects as assigned What We're Looking For
• Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Engineering Technology
• 0 to 3+ years of experience in manufacturing related job or equivalent relevant experience
• Experience in a Quality Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering role in an automotive manufacturing environment including internship or co-op experience preferred but not required
• Knowledge/Skills: Battery production knowledge a plus; Knowledge of IATF16949 Nice to Have
• Experience in a joint venture automotive supplier environment
• Additional familiarity with 5S or related continuous improvement methodologies Compensation & Benefits
• Not specified in posting.