Supplier Manufacturing Quality Engineer

Introduction

As a Supplier Manufacturing Quality Engineer, you will play a critical role in ensuring supplier manufacturing readiness and sustained performance. This position serves as the primary technical interface between the client and its suppliers, supporting product launches, driving issue resolution, and ensuring zero disruption to vehicle production.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with APQP and PPAP processes.
• 3-5 years of experience in advanced manufacturing, advanced quality, process planning, implementation, or launch of Interior Commodity manufacturing systems.
• Hands-on experience in Stamping, Welding, and Thermoforming processes.
• Specific tooling/equipment experience in stamping, welding, and thermoforming.
• Proven experience in quality systems related to stamped, welded, and thermoformed components.
• Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis skills.
• Ability to travel frequently to supplier sites up to 70%.
• Prior work experience at the client or in the client's industry.
• Applicants must be able to work directly for Artech on W2.

Preferred Skills & Qualifications

• Automotive industry experience.
• Working knowledge of client's systems and standards (e.g., Q1).
• Six Sigma or Lean Manufacturing certification.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional leadership skills.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Implement commodity-specific business plans to ensure suppliers exceed expectations for launch readiness, quality, capacity, warranty, and on-time delivery.
• Lead cross-functional collaboration with internal teams and supplier leadership to resolve open issues and drive continuous improvement.
• Serve as the principal on-site technical lead for troubleshooting, emergency containment, and corrective action implementation during critical supplier events.
• Monitor and enforce compliance with quality and operational standards.
• Drive early manufacturing feasibility assessments at supplier sites to ensure launch and production readiness.
• Analyze supplier performance using data-driven metrics to support strategic sourcing decisions and future quality improvements.
• Participate in supplier development initiatives, helping build long-term capability and alignment with operational excellence goals.

For immediate consideration please click APPLY to begin the screening process with Alex.