{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"8b3ba3e6fcddb2b62cd1264f","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/8b3ba3e6fcddb2b62cd1264f","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/8b3ba3e6fcddb2b62cd1264f","title":"Supplier Quality Engineering Manager","description":"Position Summary\nDevelops, implements, leads, and drives supplier quality strategies for the supplier quality and development groups. Provides local leadership in the implementation, execution, and enforcement of commodity quality strategies in support of business growth. Manages a group of salaried and hourly direct reports. Defines criteria for quality competitiveness evaluation for new manufacturing technologies, new products, and new suppliers.\nKey Responsibilities\nSupplier Quality Strategy:\nCreate, execute, communicate, and maintain supplier quality strategy for commodities\nManage a team of direct reports to facilitate execution of supplier quality goals and objectives\nCoordinate Supplier Quality Management Engineers (SQME) activities for new product development and current product changes\nCreate and implement Supplier Vetting Strategy, Supplier Capability Assessment, Supplier Selection, and Key Supplier Performance Metrics\nDevelop and implement supplier quality roadmap in collaboration with Global Supply Management Manager and Quality Director\nCreate and implement global commodity quality requirements\nBenchmark suppliers on best-in-commodity production strategies\nSupplier Quality Management:\nServe as center of expertise for manufacturing processes within the respective commodity\nDevelop compliance matrix models and assess supplier competencies\nLead supplier quality vetting and selection process\nWork closely with Global Commodity Manager and Engineering to improve Quality/Cost/Time\nIdentify quality improvement opportunities and drive continuous improvement programs\nEstablish and lead supplier technical site assessments; coordinate supplier process audits and corrective action audits\nLead resolution of complex supplier quality issues and serve as escalation point\nConduct supplier quality training and develop local Supplier Development Engineers\nIdentify new technologies supporting business growth and product leadership\nTrack and communicate global commodity industry trends and opportunities\nEstablish KPIs to monitor supplier performance over mid and long-term\nMonitor supplier performance and coordinate visits to domestic suppliers (US, Canada, MX)\nEducationExperience\nBachelor's degree in Engineering or technical field (Mechanical, Industrial, Production Technology) required\n10+ years of professional experience in Quality, Production, Logistics, or Cost/Process Planning\n10+ years of Supply Management experience in an automotive production environment preferred\nProven record in Manufacturing, Supplier Quality, and Process Improvement\nDemonstrated competence in vendor assessment and negotiation\nExperience presenting to high-level management (internal, suppliers, and customers)\nRequired SkillsCertifications\nVDA 6.3 Process Auditor\nKnowledge of APQP, FMEA, Six Sigma, and process capability analysis tools\nSix Sigma Black Belt preferred\nStrong MS Office and project management skills\nExcellent verbal and written communication, analytical, and leadership skills\nAbility to independently troubleshoot issues and determine course of action\nKey Competencies\nBusiness Acumen, Process Management, Interpersonal Savvy, Organizational Agility, Creativity, Learning on the Fly, Drive for Results\nAdditional Information\nTargeted Commodities: Electronics, Forgings, Die-Castings, Stamping, Bearings and Bushings, Seals, Powdered Metals\nCommodity size: $250M–$500M per year\nTargeted suppliers: 100–250\nTravel required: 50–75%","company":"Focus","rawCompany":"focus","city":"Seneca","state":"SC","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-05-20T18:21:59.579Z","occupations":[{"code":"11-3051.01","title":"Quality Control Systems Managers","slug":"quality-control-systems-managers"},{"code":"11-3071.04","title":"Supply Chain Managers","slug":"supply-chain-managers"},{"code":"11-3051.00","title":"Industrial Production Managers","slug":"industrial-production-managers"}],"industries":[{"code":"334419","title":"Other Electronic Component Manufacturing","slug":"other-electronic-component-manufacturing"},{"code":"336390","title":"Other Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing","slug":"other-motor-vehicle-parts-manufacturing"},{"code":"335999","title":"All Other Miscellaneous Electrical Equipment and Component Manufacturing","slug":"all-other-miscellaneous-electrical-equipment-and-component-manufacturing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Supplier Quality Engineering Manager","description":"Position Summary\nDevelops, implements, leads, and drives supplier quality strategies for the supplier quality and development groups. 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