Supplier Quality Engineer

Description:

About the Role

As the key player in supply chain quality, the Supplier Quality Engineer is responsible for ensuring that supplier-provided materials meet both IATF 16949 standards and customer-specific requirements. The position requires expertise in supplier audits, quality agreements, and problem-solving tools (8D, SCAR) in order to drive supplier improvements, reduce PPM, and mitigate supply chain risks.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct QSA (Quality System Audit) and QPA (Process Audit) for new/existing suppliers, ensuring compliance with automotive standards.
• . Incoming Quality Control, Define IQC criteria, qualify suppliers for Ship-to-Stock programs, and manage SCAR processes.
• New Product Support, Review supplier PPAP submissions (FMEA, Control Plans) and validate process capability (Cpk=1.33) during APQP.
• Supplier Performance, Develop KPI dashboards (OTD, PPM) and lead supplier quality reviews for continuous improvement.
• Risk & Cost Management, Mitigate supply chain risks through dual-sourcing strategies and drive TCO reduction initiatives.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration, Partner with procurement and engineering to resolve supplier-related issues (e.g., material deviations).

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Quality Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 3 or more years of experience as a Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) in the automotive industry.
• Proven technical expertise in machining and plastic injection molding processes.
• Strong knowledge of automotive quality management systems, including IATF 16949 and ISO 9001.
• Proficiency with automotive core tools, specifically APQP, PPAP, MSA, and SPC.
• Practical knowledge and application of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Proficiency in using Minitab for statistical analysis.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Automotive manufacturing or Tier 1 supplier experience
• Bilingual in Spanish or Mandarin, sufficient for regular global supplier coordination
• Experience with supply chain platforms (e.g., supplier portals).

About the Company

Xinquan Texas Automotive Interiors, LLC is part of Xinquan Group, a global leader specializing in the design, manufacture, and sales of automotive interior and exterior trim system components and molds. Our headquarter is located in Changzhou, China. With over 10,000 employees worldwide, we offer the financial stability of an established global company and the entrepreneurial fire of a brand-new facility.

We are establishing our first US production plant in Austin, Texas, and we're launching a major hiring initiative to build our core team quickly! This is a once-in-a-career chance to get in on the ground floor of a state-of-the-art facility. You won't just be filling a role—you'll be a founding member who will design, implement, and define the culture and operating procedures for our entire US operation.

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and want to have a direct, tangible impact on our success from day one, join us and help build the future of automotive manufacturing in Austin!

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

Xinquan Texas Automotive Interiors, LLC is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require accommodation to perform the essential functions of this position, please discuss your needs with Human Resources during the application process.

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