Supplier Quality Manager

The Supplier Quality Manager will report to the Quality Center Manager and will manage the Supplier Quality team on product quality related issues. The SQA Manger will respond to supplier manufacturing quality issues and manage the system that tracks non-conformance problems. Candidate must build effective relationships with plant staff and shop floor production personnel to lead incoming quality and improve outgoing quality. Develop inspection standards and best methods for performing inspection and plan, prioritize, set goals, and manage multiple projects in a technical and business environment. This role will lead and support all quality and continuous improvement initiatives through the Kaizen methodology by working collaboratively within cross-functional manufacturing teams and facilitating consensus from the main stakeholders.

Specific Roles & Responsibilities:
General

The SQA Manager is the liaison between Corporate Supplier Quality and plant quality teams to ensure adherence to supplier part print specifications with an overall objective to protect the customer and the plant.

Ensure Quality Systems are followed according to Corporate Standards

Support plant Cost Deployment (CD) initiatives

SQ Manager Aspect

Primary contact for supplier quality issues for the plant

Manage NCT process for suppliers

Manage and track all supplier GIMs to closure (within 90 days)

Ensure team follows WCM Supplier Quality Process (8 Stages, S&P Matrix Development, QC 7 Steps of problem solving, Tie all losses to CD)

Develop Strategic Business plan for plant supply base

Ensure urgent response to address any reactive Supplier Quality Issues

Coordinate with MLM to address any part supply issues

Attack all supplier quality field issues

Manage Supplier Visits for key components

Provide supplier sort data for daily plant hot sheet reporting

Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited university in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering; Other four-year engineering or technology degrees in combination with relevant experience will be considered

8 years of quality, manufacturing, or design/release related experience

3 years leading people / teams

Verbal and written capability must be high for English language

Ability to lead an Engineering team to deliver product changes and launches on time

Demonstrated ability to coach and teach others

Experience with Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and corrective actions

Ability to communicate details from executive level to plant staff level

Ability to work off shift hours as necessary

Self-motivated and directed

Ability to thrive in a high stress environment and take on many tasks at once

Preferred Qualifications:
Master's degree of higher in Science or Business

Knowledge of World Class Manufacturing (WCM)

Experience in the design, testing, manufacture or assembly of powertrains and its related components

Process Sign-Off

Dimensional Layout / GD&T

Experience supervising hourly team members in a UAW environment

Greenbelt / Blackbelt certification

Language: Bilingual Verbal and written capability for English and Spanish

Our Benefits — Designed with You in Mind
Comprehensive Health & Well-being Coverage
From your very first day, you’ll have access to medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage — ensuring you and your family stay healthy and protected.
Generous Paid Time Off
We believe in work-life balance. That’s why we offer: 17+ paid holidays, including shut-down from December 24th through New Years Day every year. Vacation, float & wellbeing days, sick time and fully paid parental leave when your family needs you most.
Competitive Retirement Savings Plans

We help you plan for the future with:
An employer match on contributions to your 401k, Roth, and Catch-Up plans
An employer contribution, even if you don’t contribute
Income Protection & Insurance Options
Benefit from included and optional disability, life, and other insurance programs — because your peace of mind matters.
Company Vehicle Lease Program
Eligible employees and their immediate families can enjoy company vehicle lease options with included insurance, maintenance, and unlimited mileage. Plus, take advantage of exclusive discounts on Stellantis products.
Family Building Benefit
We proudly support all paths to parenthood- including fertility and infertility treatments, adoption services, and gestational surrogacy.
Support for Your Growth and Giving Back

We believe in investing in your future and your passions:
Tuition reimbursement
Student loan refinancing programs
18 paid volunteer hours each year to make a difference in your community
And so much more!
When you join us, you’re not just building a career — you’re joining a company that supports you, inside and outside of work.