Supplier Quality Engineer / Auditor

Job Title: Supplier Quality Engineer / Auditor

Duration: 12 Months Contract (Extendable)

Remote

Key Responsibilities:

• Automotive Industry experience is mandatory with Total Experience: 8 10 years (Mixed), Minimum 6 years in Automotive
• Conduct supplier quality audits and onsite assessments
• Manage containment actions and address non-conformances
• Work directly onsite with 45 50 suppliers ("go to the ground" approach)
• Act as the onsite quality representative at supplier locations
• Schedule and conduct supplier meetings, presentations, and issue formal letters/communications
• Review and audit FMEA and Control Plans
• Spend full audit days onsite at supplier facilities
• Identify potential findings, track open items, and drive closure
• Perform root cause analysis (RCA) and ensure effective corrective actions
• Drive problem-solving activities with a proactive mindset
• Participate in weekly review meetings with stakeholders

Required Skills & Qualifications:

Strong experience in:

• Supplier Quality Audits
• Containment & Non-Conformance Management
• Root Cause Analysis (RCA) & Problem Solving

Hands-on experience with:

• FMEA
• Control Plans

Quality Standards Knowledge:

• ISO 9001
• TS 16949 / IATF 16949
• External Lead Auditor certification (preferred)
• TS 9614 exposure preferred

• Ability to work independently onsite and manage multiple suppliers
• Excellent communication, documentation, and presentation skills

Preferred experience in Safety Systems such as:

• Seat Belts
• Automotive Safety Components