Supplier Quality Engineer

Key Responsibilities:

This position requires strong technical expertise combined with effective interpersonal skills to provide guidance and leadership to both suppliers and internal stakeholders. The role focuses on timely resolution of supplier quality concerns and supporting a smooth transition of new products into mass production. The Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) will oversee full lifecycle supplier management for mass production, driving world-class supplier quality and safeguarding manufacturing operations through close collaboration with Manufacturing, Plant Quality, Material Planning, Logistics, NPI teams, and external suppliers.

Responsibilities:

• Individual Contributor: Deliver supplier quality support by proactively addressing and resolving quality issues, ensuring the highest standards in EV production. Manage assigned mass production suppliers end-to-end, including supplier scorecards and performance evaluations.
• Issue Resolution: Quickly identify, analyze, and resolve supplier-related quality issues to protect plant operations. Lead root cause analysis and implement permanent corrective actions to prevent reoccurrence.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with Manufacturing, Plant Quality, Material Planning, Logistics, NPI teams, and suppliers to develop and implement effective solutions that enhance plant operations and product quality.
• Supplier Relationship Management: Foster strong supplier relationships to ensure transparent communication and alignment on quality objectives.
• New Product Support: Work with SIEs and Program teams during new product build events, ensuring a successful transition into mass production while upholding quality standards.
• Knowledge Sharing: Facilitate the