Supplier Quality Engineer - Automotive

Job Title: ( Supplier Quality Engineer - Automotive )

About Kyyba:

Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Farmington Hills, MI, Kyyba has a global presence delivering high-quality resources and top-notch recruiting services, enabling businesses to effectively respond to organizational changes and technological advances.

At Kyyba, the overall well-being of our employees and their families is important to us. We are proud of our work culture which embodies our core values; incorporating value, passion, excellence, empowerment, and happiness, creates a vibrant and productive atmosphere. We empower our employees with the resources, incentives, and flexibility that they need to support a healthy, balanced, and fulfilling career by providing many valuable benefits and a balanced compensation structure combined with career development.

Job Description:

Quality / Manufacturing Engineer As a STA Engineer at client location, you will play a critical role in ensuring supplier manufacturing readiness and sustained performance. You will be responsible for implementing commodity-specific business plans, ensuring supplier compliance with client quality, delivery, capacity, and warranty standards. This position serves as the primary technical interface between client and its suppliers and is essential in supporting product launches, driving issue resolution, and ensuring zero disruption to vehicle production.

Skills Required: Implement commodity-specific business plans to ensure suppliers exceed client expectations for launch readiness, quality, capacity, warranty, and on-time delivery.

• Lead cross-functional collaboration with internal client 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.
• Ensure zero vehicle losses or production disruptions due to supplier-related issues.
• Monitor and enforce compliance with client quality and operational standards, including Q1 requirements.
• Drive early manufacturing feasibility assessments at supplier sites to ensure launch and production readiness.
• Lead and support execution of Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) deliverables in alignment with program timelines.
• 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 client operational excellence goals.

Experience Required: 5+ years of experience in manufacturing, quality, or supplier management.

• 5+ years of experience in one or more but not limited to the following manufacturing processes: Casting, Machining, Forging, Stamping, Welding, Plastic/Rubber Molding, Brazing, Sintering, Automated/Manual Assembly Process, Controls Automation programing, Paint, Chroming, SMC.
• Proven experience with PPAP (Production Part Approval Process) and APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning).
• Strong manufacturing process knowledge (injection molding, blow molding, dimensional checks, capacity analysis).
• Familiarity with interior commodities (doors, IPs, floor consoles).
• Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis skills.
• Ability to travel frequently to supplier sites up to 70%.

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

Education: Bachelor s degree in engineering or a related technical field.

Additional Information: STA Site Interior. The manager is looking for someone with hands-on experience, not just theoretical knowledge. The ideal candidate should be able to hit the ground running with minimal training and supervision and be able to lead discussions on related issues. This role is purely within the electrical and electronics field. Please submit resumes accordingly.

Location: (Onsite Position and Dearborn MI)

Disclaimer:

Kyyba is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Kyyba does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Minorities / Females / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

It is the policy of Kyyba to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact Kyyba at

Rewards:

Medical, dental, vision

401k

Term life

Voluntary life and disability insurance

Optional Pre-paid legal plan

Optional Identity theft plan

Optional Medical and dependent FSA

Work-visa sponsorship

Opportunity for advancement

Long-term assignment with opportunity for hire by client

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