Supplier Quality Engineer

STS Technical Services is hiring a Supplier Quality Engineer to support advanced manufacturing and supplier quality initiatives in Troy, Michigan. This role focuses on Advanced Product Quality Planning execution and direct supplier engagement across a global supply base.

As a Supplier Quality Engineer, you will lead the execution of APQP processes while ensuring supplier compliance with Company quality standards. This role requires a proactive, hands-on approach to identifying risk, resolving quality issues, and strengthening supplier performance across launch, production, and change implementation phases.

You will work cross functionally to drive corrective actions, verify on-site implementation, and ensure quality plans protect both Company and customer requirements.

• Execute the Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) process for assigned suppliers
  
• Review program progress against milestones and identify and mitigate risks
  
• Ensure supplier compliance with APQP deliverables including PPAP, Control Plans, FMEA, and Run at Rate verification
  
• Conduct program reviews, track achievements, and escalate issues as appropriate
  
• Ensure the supply base adheres to Company quality and manufacturing standards
  
• Identify and react to out of standard conditions and work cross functionally to resolve issues
  
• Provide technical support and continuous improvement guidance to suppliers during launch and ongoing production
  
• Travel to supplier manufacturing sites to verify robust quality plans and corrective actions
  
• Verify on-site implementation of corrective actions and ensure lessons learned are read across applicable suppliers
  
• Escalate issues across functions and engage senior leadership when required to drive results
  
• Perform other related duties as assigned, including public charging support
  

• Bachelor's degree with a technical focus such as Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Chemistry, or Physics
  
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Quality or Engineering within automotive production or EV charger related products
  
• Experience with circuit board manufacturing or other electrical components
  
• Proficient in print reading, part measurement, and gage design and function
  
• Working knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T)
  
• Understanding of manufacturing and assembly processes, tooling, equipment, and facilities
  
• Knowledge of probability, statistical quality control, and design of experiments
  
• Ability to investigate quality problems and apply sound technical judgment to develop solutions
  
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills to collaborate across all organizational levels
  
• Demonstrated integrity, accountability, and professional judgment
  
• Ability to work effectively from remote locations including supplier sites, Company facilities, and home offices
  

• Ability to travel up to 40-50 percent to supplier manufacturing sites
  
• Suppliers are primarily located in Asia including Taiwan, China, and Thailand
  
• This role is categorized as hybrid or remote, with hybrid candidates expected to report to a designated location at least three times per week, or as directed by management
  

• Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position
  
• Applicants must have current authorization to work in the United States without future sponsorship requirements
  

STS Technical Services is the staffing arm of STS Aviation Group. We are a Top 100 Staffing Firm partnered with leading organizations across aerospace, manufacturing, defense, and industrial sectors. Our teams connect skilled professionals with long-term, career-building opportunities nationwide.

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