Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE)

In this role you will be responsible for

• Lead supplier quality activities for new product development and launch programs.
• Manage APQP and PPAP processes to ensure supplier readiness and compliance.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Purchasing, and suppliers on feasibility reviews, quality planning, and component approvals.
• Monitor supplier performance, project milestones, and quality deliverables to meet launch timing requirements.
• Conduct supplier audits, production trials, Run-at-Rate events, and process assessments.
• Drive root cause analysis, corrective actions, and resolution of supplier quality issues through 8D methodology.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards, supplier requirements, and documentation processes.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives, supplier development, and lessons learned implementation.
• Act as the primary quality contact for suppliers throughout the product lifecycle.
• Travel 50% to supplier locations as needed to support project and quality activities.

What is required:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering required
• 3-5 years of automotive industry and/or engineering experience.
• Experience in deployment and/or auditing of APQP, PPAP, 8D, FMEA, SPC, VDA
• Knowledgeable in IATF 16949 / VDA and ISO 14001 requirements
• Experience in managing projects
• Excels at oral and written communication skills

Branex Group is a Minority-owned Technical Staffing firm headquartered in Auburn Hills, MI. We are a Certified Women’s Owned Business through the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC). We specialize in Engineering, Information Technology, Robotics, Human Resources, and Finance opportunities across the United States.

Branex Group is committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We ensure all applicants and employees are considered without discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, genetics, or any other protected characteristic by State and Federal laws.

Branex Group offers the following benefits:
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid time off
- 401(k)

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.