Supplier Quality Engineer, Low Voltage and ADAS

Job Overview:

We are looking for Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) for Low Voltage and ADAS commodity who will be responsible for ensuring the quality of Low Voltage components, wiring harness, radars, cameras and electromechanical assemblies supplied to the organization. This role involves collaborating with suppliers, engineering teams, and production teams to establish and maintain quality standards, troubleshoot issues, and drive continuous improvement. The SQE will act as a liaison between the company and its suppliers to ensure components meet all technical specifications, quality standards, and customer requirements. Responsibilities include defining quality standards, inspecting materials, equipment, processes, and products, developing quality control systems, supplier selection, PPAP, leading APQP, and determining corrective actions. A successful SQE should have excellent troubleshooting skills and be able to ensure that processes and products consistently meet established quality standards.

What You'll Do: 
• Collaborate with suppliers to ensure compliance with company and industry quality standards.
• Conduct supplier audits, including process, product, and system audits, to assess and qualify new and existing suppliers.
• Develop and implement supplier performance metrics, including defect rates, response times, and process improvements.
• Work closely with suppliers to develop corrective and preventive action plans for nonconformance issues.
• Establish and validate supplier processes for LV wiring harness, box build assemblies, cameras and radars including assembly line setups, PCBA manufacturing, gauge design and approvals, first article inspection (FAI) and production part approval process (PPAP).
• Conduct incoming inspections and quality checks of LV wiring harness and components as needed.
• Review and approve supplier documentation, such as control plans, FMEAs, Deviations and inspection reports.
• Ensure compliance with specifications, drawings, and industry standards such as ISO 9001, IATF 16949, or AS9100 as applicable.
• Participate in the supplier selection process by providing quality-related input.
• Lead weekly calls with suppliers to ensure parts are on track to meet quality and timing requirements for various build stages of the production line.
• Participate in design reviews with the design engineering and manufacturing team to mitigate risk for manufacturing and assembly.
• Monitor and report on supplier performance metrics, such as defect rates, delivery times, and compliance with specifications.
• Investigate and resolve quality issues related to supplier materials and components.
• Collaborate with suppliers to determine root causes of defects and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance supplier quality and performance.
• Lead MRB meetings and act as a quality representative for the engineering change control board.

Who You Are:

Education/Certifications/Experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical, Industrial, Manufacturing) or a similar technical field required.
• 3 to 7 years of experience in manufacturing quality or supplier quality engineering in the automotive or aerospace industry or equivalent manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of Low Voltage Harnesses, PCBA manufacturing, cameras, radars and electromechanical assembly process related to automotive process
• Working experience with the following standards: IPC 600, IPC – 610, IPC – 620, USCAR.
• ASQ Certifications such as Certified Quality Engineer, Certified Quality Auditor, Certified Quality Manager, Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, or higher preferred.

Skills/Abilities and Attributes
• Knowledge of ISO-9001:2018 or IATF 16949 standard strongly desired.
• Understanding of basic quality core tools such as Quality Management Systems, Supplier and Internal Audits, APQP, SPC, PPAP, FMEA, and MSA.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects.
• Strong understanding of Low Voltage wiring harness, cameras, radars and electro mechanical box build assemblies.
• Ability to travel (domestic and international) up to 30 to 50%.

Additional Qualifications
• Proven experience in a quality engineering role, preferably within a manufacturing or production environment.
• Strong knowledge of quality assurance methodologies, tools, and techniques.
• Experience with supplier quality management, including auditing and performance evaluation.
• Proficiency in quality management systems (QMS) and relevant software applications.
• Certification in quality management (e.g., ASQ Certified Quality Engineer) is a plus