The Federal Group USA | Bingham Farms, MI | Full-Time | Global Supplier Interface
Is this you?
Do you thrive leading suppliers from first article to steady-state production?
Have you chased PPAPs, audited foundries/machine shops, and coached customers through print clean-up?
Want the technical challenge without the grind of a single automotive program?
The opportunity
Own metal component programs across an international supplier network. This is a supplier-facing engineering role—your impact is felt in factories and customer design rooms, not on a plant floor. You’ll collaborate with our CEO and COO, drive vendor performance, and make decisions that move fast.
Your impact
Lead cross-functional execution from samples through production for castings, forgings, cold headed, and machined parts
Guide customers on manufacturing processes, materials, and finishes to achieve cost, quality, and lead-time targets
Assess feasibility and readiness; verify prints (tolerances/specs/revisions/materials) and obtain customer approvals when updates are required
Validate RFQs and quotes technically; resolve supplier questions during quoting
Manage day-to-day supplier performance; align vendor capability with program needs in partnership with Sourcing
Conduct international factory visits and audits with the Sourcing team
Partner with Quality/SQE on nonconformances, 8D/corrective actions, supplier inspection data, and in-process/incoming checks
Channel factory deviations and technical updates to Sales for customer action
Run client and vendor kickoffs; communicate schedules, risks, and mitigations
Provide clear status to stakeholders; escalate risk directly to the COO/CEO
What we’re looking for
Hands-on metals background—you recognize good parts, common defects, and process pitfalls
Experience in supplier quality, sourcing/program launch, or manufacturing engineering with strong vendor interaction
Mastery of PPAP, APQP, 8D, corrective actions, GD&T, and blueprint reading
Strong project coordination in dynamic environments
Comfort with customers and international suppliers; willingness to travel globally
Hindi language ability is a significant plus
B.S. in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering (or equivalent experience)
Why join The Federal Group USA?
Broad scope: Six manufacturing disciplines; no two programs the same
Direct line to leadership: Work closely with the CEO and COO—no bureaucracy
International exposure: Engage and audit global factories
Stable base: Established customers and suppliers
Home base: Bingham Farms, MI
Skills you should bring
GD&T
Aerospace Manufacturing
Blueprint Reading
Equipment and platforms you may work with
CNC Automation Solutions
3D Modeling
Hardness Tester
Screw Machine
Stamping Press
Roll Forming Machine
Extrusion Machine
Die Cast Machine (Cold Chamber)
CAD Software
CNC Mill (5+ axis VMC)
Die Cast Machine (Hot Chamber)
The Federal Group USA is an equal opportunity employer.