Ricardo ยท 8 hours ago
Senior Supplier Quality Engineer
Van Buren Township, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$90K/yr - $105K/yrRicardo is a global strategic, environmental, and engineering consulting company with over 100 years of engineering excellence. As a Senior SQA Engineer, you will ensure the quality of purchased parts throughout the entire process for assigned suppliers and projects, working independently or leading small project teams.
AutomotiveConsultingEnvironmental ConsultingQuality AssuranceSustainability
Responsibilities
Audit and assess suppliers, contributing to the nomination process
Lead Supplier Quality Assurance activities including APQP, PPAP, and surveillance visits
Conduct series process and part approvals during product launches
Create and manage customer quality requirements to ensure clear communication across the supply chain
Generate goods receiving inspection documentation for pre-production and production phases
Manage supplier quality performance, including verifying and implementing corrective actions in the pre-series phase
Oversee quality implications of product and process changes
Resolve part quality issues using 8D methodology and other automotive tools
Collaborate closely with procurement, design, and systems engineering teams to ensure parts are cost-effective, fit for purpose, and meet quality standards
Own, complete, and hand over CI projects to operations
Identify and implement improvements benefiting the manufacturing technical center (MTC) and production performance (PP)
Maintain an active shop-floor presence, promoting lean principles
Mentor operators to support a culture of continuous improvement
Collaborate with operations and manufacturing engineering to ensure smooth NPI transition to production
Contribute to DFM and PFMEA activities for new projects
Support all functions to achieve Right First Time (RFT) targets
Report project status internally and to customers
Liaise with Quality Engineers to improve Total Cost of Quality, On Time In Full (OTIF) delivery, and other KPIs
Support day-to-day operational issue resolution and react promptly to manufacturing issues
Act on manufacturing performance metrics
Promote teamwork and knowledge sharing across functions
Supervise and coach the Supplier Quality Assurance Engineering team
Develop and introduce new quality-focused processes and procedures
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field
Proven experience in quality engineering or supplier quality management
Strong understanding of IATF 16949:2016, ISO 9001, CGMP, and relevant standards
Proficiency in quality tools and methodologies
Mechanical knowledge to understand product specifications and requirements
Experience with casting and machining, including machining precision components with complex routings and multiple operations
Strong analytical skills and root cause analysis ability
Effective communication skills to collaborate with suppliers and internal teams
Detail-oriented mindset and commitment to continuous improvement
Preferred
Experience in NPI, SQA, or related roles; automotive sector preferred
Practical experience with APQP
Lean manufacturing, 8D, 5 Why, Six Sigma knowledge
Lead Auditor certification in IATF 16949 and/or ISO 9001
Understanding of niche volume manufacturing environments
Familiarity with various manufacturing processes (casting, molding, assembly, fabrication) and measurement techniques
Knowledge of geometric design and tolerancing
Data analysis skills
Strong problem-solving and self-management abilities
Commitment to ethical standards and professional integrity
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package to support your physical and mental well-being
Company
Ricardo
Ricardo is a advisory firm that offers engineering consulting services and solutions to build on sustainable technological innovation.
Founded in 1915
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
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Graham Ritchie
Chief Executive Officer
Judith Cottrell
Group Chief Financial Officer
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