Faurecia · 9 hours ago
Supplier Quality Development
Auburn Hills, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expForvia is a sustainable mobility technology leader focused on pioneering technology that enhances mobility experiences. The Supplier Quality Commodity Engineer will manage supplier quality performance throughout the product lifecycle, ensuring adherence to quality standards and addressing any potential risks.
AutomotiveAutonomous VehiclesIndustrialManufacturingSustainability
Responsibilities
Provides relevant data to the SQL for the supplier risk assessment during the Acquisition phase and the sourcing process (SNC):
Current quality and delivery performance
Competence depending on commodity and logistics scenario (Safety & Regulatory parts, pass-through, trade-sales, overseas shipment, etc.)
Capability depending on R&D knowhow and program management proficiency
Capacity depending on laboratory equipment (Metrology, material testing), and manufacturing operations (Overall plant capacity analysis)
Manages the APQP elements until PPAP sign-off for all components nominated to the assigned suppliers, regardless of the program, during the Development Phase. As such, he/she will work with the Supplier Quality Leader (SQL) to supports the deliverables of the Program Quality Leader (PQL) and Program Purchasing Leader (Program Buyer)
Communicates and ensures the suppliers understands the deliverables and activities for each phase of the program, which include:
BOP Technical Specification
Program timing
Customer Specific Requirements
Build events (Prototypes, first off-tool, slow-build, Meisterbock, pre-series, etc.)
Maintains internal database for supplier meeting minutes, performance tracking or annual audit status (Quality System, manufacturing process, Safety & Regulatory)
Issues a claim to the supplier for any quality issues during the development phase and follow-up on containment, root-cause analysis, and other problem-solving activities to confirm the effectiveness of the corrective actions and process improvements
Supports the plant SQA and the Serial Life Buyers to follow-up and improve the overall performance of critical suppliers in Serial Life or to monitor the effective implementation of:
An Engineering Change
A corrective action plan due to a quality issue or any quality audit
A Production transfer
Lead monthly Supplier Performance Reviews and monitor the closing of corrective action plans
Commits to the highest ethical standards and adherence to:
Forvia Group Code of Ethics
Forvia Group Code of Management
Forvia Group Environmental Policy
Forvia Group Quality Policy
All other duties as assigned by the company
Reviews and approves in ePPAP database the uploaded evidence is on time and relevant for each APQP/PPAP element to meet the customer requirements with the corresponding Green/Yellow/Red status
Conducts manufacturing process audits to validate Run@Rate and Temporary Quality Wall (EPC, CS1, CS2) at supplier site in development or serial life phase
Requests immediate containment and correction of supplied product in case of product requirements are not met (fit, finish, function)
Performs a special manufacturing process audit in case of repeated issues in Serial Life (Supplier Red list, customer complaints, etc.)
Reports to upper management/leadership on supplied product issues or potential supplier risk (High turnover, high scrap, T&E deterioration/breakdown, unauthorized change or rework, over capacity, etc.). Escalation must be reported immediately upon observance of Safety & Regulatory non-compliance
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree (BS) is desired. If the candidate has less than a Bachelor's degree, the minimum proven experience in the Automotive industry should be 5 years minimum
3 years of proven Quality function experience in the Automotive industry
Preferred
Certified Quality auditor preferred (ISO 9001/ IATF 16949, VDA 6.3)
Benefits
An engaging and dynamic environment
Career development
More than 22 hours of online and in-person training within FORVIA University
A multicultural environment that values diversity and international collaboration
Gender diversity targets and inclusion action plans
Company
Faurecia
Faurecia is a world's leading automotive tech company designing solutions for a safe, personalized, connected and sustainable mobility.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.11BKey Investors
European Commission
2025-09-17Post Ipo Debt· $500M
2025-06-04Post Ipo Debt· $285.53M
2025-03-20Post Ipo Debt· $814.01M
Leadership Team
Ann Ross
Chief Financial Officer, North America
Jean-Noel Bahar
Division Finance VP / CFO - Faurecia Clarion Electronics Americas
Recent News
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