Job Title: Supplier Quality Engineer – Body Exteriors
Location: Windsor, ON
Job Type: Automotive/Engineering
Expected hours per week (must include “per week”): 40/week
Schedule (include days, hours, onsite/hybrid or remote): Schedule (include days, hours, onsite/hybrid or remote): Expected Mon-Fri, Travel to supplier sites
Pay Range (must include “per hour”): $42-44/hr
Job Description:
We are seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to support exterior automotive components (e.g., body panels, trim, bumpers). In this role, you will partner with suppliers and cross-functional teams to ensure flawless product launches, strong quality performance, and stable production capacity.
This is a hands-on role requiring regular supplier visits, problem-solving, and collaboration to drive continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
Lead supplier readiness and launch activities, ensuring successful PPAP approvals
Identify, escalate, and resolve supplier quality issues with clear “date to green” recovery plans
Conduct on-site supplier evaluations and manufacturing process reviews
Support and validate supplier capacity studies to prevent production constraints
Review and enforce compliance to PPAP, APQP, and quality standards
Drive root cause analysis and corrective actions (8D methodology)
Ensure robust quality planning through PFMEA, Control Plans, and SPC
Monitor supplier performance metrics (quality, delivery, capacity)
Lead continuous improvement initiatives (lean manufacturing, benchmarking, defect reduction)
Support new supplier assessments and risk mitigation strategies
Partner with internal teams (engineering, STA, manufacturing) to resolve issues quickly
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related field
Experience in manufacturing processes (machining, automotive components, or similar)
Strong knowledge of quality systems and tools:
PPAP, APQP (AIAG standards)
PFMEA, Control Plans
SPC, Gage R&R
Experience with problem solving methodologies (8D, root cause analysis)
Project management and supplier-facing experience
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Preferred Qualifications
Automotive industry experience, especially with body exterior components
Experience supporting new program launches
Background in manufacturing, maintenance, or quality operations
Experience handling supplier crisis or high-risk situations
What You’ll Bring
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
Ability to travel and work directly at supplier sites
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
A proactive, hands-on approach to driving results
Why Join Us
Be at the center of vehicle launches and supplier performance
Work on high-impact, visible projects
Collaborate with global teams and industry-leading suppliers
Drive real improvements in quality, efficiency, and production
Benefits: 80 hours paid time off, and medical insurance contributions, dental vision and our 401k retirement savings plan
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