Supplier Quality Engineer

We’re ALTEN Technology USA, an engineering company helping clients bring groundbreaking ideas to life—from advancing space exploration and life-saving medical devices to building autonomous electric vehicles. With 3,000+ experts across North America, we partner with leading companies in aerospace, medical devices, robotics, automotive, commercial vehicles, EVs, rail, and more.

As part of the global ALTEN Group—57,000+ engineers in 30 countries—we deliver across the entire product development cycle, from consulting to full project outsourcing.

When you join ALTEN Technology USA, you’ll collaborate on some of the world’s toughest engineering challenges, supported by mentorship, career growth opportunities, and comprehensive benefits. We take pride in fostering a culture where employees feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow.

About the Role

We are seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to join our team. This role is part of a dedicated team responsible for all supplier quality activities within the plant. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in Chassis, Exterior, and Thermal systems, ensuring that supplier components meet our stringent quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and monitor supplier quality performance for assigned commodities (Chassis, Exterior, Thermal).
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for supplier-related issues.
• Collaborate with suppliers to drive continuous improvement and compliance with specifications.
• Support incoming inspection processes and resolve non-conformance issues promptly.
• Participate in PPAP (Production Part Approval Process) and ensure proper documentation.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams (Engineering, Manufacturing, Purchasing) to address quality concerns.
• Maintain accurate records of supplier audits, quality metrics, and corrective actions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 3+ years of experience in supplier quality or quality engineering within automotive or manufacturing environments.
• Strong knowledge of quality tools and methodologies (APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC).
• Familiarity with chassis, exterior, and thermal systems.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently on second shift and manage multiple priorities.

Salary Range: $80,000-$95,000/K

The actual salary offered is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, location, the candidate’s combination of job-related knowledge, qualifications, skills, education, training, and experience

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, or pregnancy.

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