OPTIMAL SYSTEMS Group · 1 week ago
Supplier Quality Engineer
Dearborn, MI
Contract
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expOptimal Inc. is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to ensure supplier manufacturing readiness and sustained performance. The role involves implementing business plans, ensuring compliance with quality standards, and serving as the technical interface between the company and its suppliers.
Information TechnologyManufacturingSoftware
Responsibilities
Implement commodity-specific business plans to ensure suppliers exceed OEM's expectations for launch readiness, quality, capacity, warranty, and on-time delivery
Lead cross-functional collaboration with internal OEM 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 OEM's 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 OEM's operational excellence goals
Qualification
Required
8+ years of experience in advanced manufacturing, advanced quality, process planning, implementation or launch of Interior Commodity manufacturing systems (Seats, IP's, consoles, headliners, door panels, restraints, seat structures)
8+ years of experience in one or more but not limited to the following Interior manufacturing processes: Stamping, Welding, Plastic Welding, Plastic/Rubber Molding, Blow Molding, Automated/Manual Assembly Process, Controls Automation programming, Paint, Chroming
Proven experience in PPAP, APQP, and quality systems
Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis skills
Ability to travel frequently to supplier sites up to 70%
Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related technical field
Preferred
Preferred experience within automotive Interior Commodities or experience with similar manufacturing processes
Automotive industry experience
Working knowledge of OEM's systems and standards (e.g., Q1)
Six Sigma or Lean Manufacturing certification
Excellent communication and cross-functional leadership skills
Company
OPTIMAL SYSTEMS Group
Digitalization made possible. Software solutions for the management of information.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase