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Supplier Quality Engineer

Stellantis
parental leave, tuition reimbursement, 401(k)
United States, Michigan, Trenton
2300 Van Horn Road (Show on map)
Feb 14, 2026
Overview: The Supplier Quality Engineer will strive to meet plant metrics by driving the supplier's defects back to the supplier and having them correctly root cause the issue and provide permanent corrective actions. Work alongside Resident Engineering and the rest of the plant quality and manufacturing teams to meet plant metrics of FTC, FTQ, throughput, and the other various Quality goals. Drive team success by clarifying expectations and minimizing political hurdles. Demonstrate commitment to delivering results and champion achievements. Exhibit a willingness to do things differently and consistently translate ideas into actions that deliver results. Possess strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work in a team environment. Display effective communication skills to support meetings at all levels of the company, including senior leadership. Specific Roles & Responsibilities: Verify out of spec condition reported from plant floor Generate report of out of spec condition and contact vendor Work with production floor and finance to gather related costs associated with supplier non-conformances (NCT or SCAP) Lead or support containment of supplier pass-thru defects to vehicle assembly plants Lead and manage communication with supplier for part returns, investigations and their reporting. Write and manage potential non-conforming tickets, 3CPRs and GIMs. Daily management of supplier table for part dispositions. Communication with production floor for notification of material defects and clean points. Follow up and verification of supplier counter measures. Develop S&P matrix (for assigned suppliers) Prioritize proactive engagement with corporate supplier quality and suppliers for process improvements in accordance with S&P matrix. Coach, review and approve proactive 8 Stage projects with supplier and corporate supplier quality. Complete QA Matrix and kaizen projects to meet plant metrics. Pursue supplier visits to represent the plant interest, and work towards guaranteeing quality parts. Basic Qualifications: Education level: Bachelor's Degree or higher from an accredited university Major(s): Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Other four year engineering or technology degrees in combination with relevant experience will be considered Preferred Qualifications: Education Level: Master's Degree of higher Major(s): Science or Business Knowledge of World Class Manufacturing (WCM) principles. Experience in the design, testing, manufacture or assembly of powertrains and its related components Process Sign-Off Dimensional Layout / GD&T Greenbelt / Blackbelt certification Language: Bilingual Verbal and written capability for English and Spanish Experience in castings, forgings, stampings, machining, or assembly operations Knowledge of PPAP, FMEAs, control plans, capability studies Salaried Employee Benefits (US, Non-Represented) Health & Wellbeing Comprehensive coverages encompassing the Physical, Mental, Emotional, and overall Wellbeing of our employees, including short- and long-term disability. Compensation, Savings, and Retirement Annual Incentive Plan (SAIP), 401k with Employer Match & Contribution (max 8%), SoFi Student Loan Refinancing. Time Away from Work Paid time includes company holidays, vacation, and Float/Wellbeing Days. Family Benefits 12 Weeks paid Parental Leave, Domestic Partner Benefits, Family Building Benefit, Marketplace, Life/Disability and other Insurances. Professional Growth Annual training, tuition reimbursement and discounts, Business Resource & Intra-professional Groups. Company Car & More Comprehensive Company Car Program and Vehicle Discounts. Vehicle discounts include family and friends.