Supplier Quality Engineer

Expected compensation: 103.21 USD Per HourHireArt is helping an on-demand, autonomous ride-hailing company hire a Supplier Quality Engineer to support supplier quality, manufacturing readiness, and continuous improvement activities across prototype and production programs.In this role, you’ll play a key part in ensuring world-class supplier performance while partnering cross-functionally with engineering, sourcing, manufacturing, and quality teams to support product launches, supplier industrialization, and process improvement initiatives.The ideal candidate is entrepreneurial, detail-oriented, collaborative, and experienced in supplier quality systems, APQP, and manufacturing process development within regulated industries.As a Supplier Quality Engineer, You'llPartner with Engineering and Strategic Sourcing teams to assess manufacturability, support supplier selection, and evaluate supplier readiness for prototype and production vehicle builds. Collaborate with suppliers on technical drawing reviews, CAD evaluations, manufacturing feasibility assessments, and the development of new manufacturing processes when needed. Lead Supplier Industrialization Roadmap (SIR) activities, including product and process development, capability assessments, tooling and fixturing validation, and production readiness reviews. Manage APQP and PPAP activities from initial design through start of production (SOP), including supplier onboarding, quality documentation reviews, and supplier quality portal support. Lead RCCA investigations, support containment and corrective actions, and partner cross-functionally on supplier material investigations, MRB activities, and manufacturing issue resolution. Analyze supplier quality metrics including FAI reports, SPC data, Cp/Cpk studies, and process capability metrics to drive continuous improvement across the supply base. Support the ongoing improvement of supplier quality systems, supplier assessments, manufacturing processes, and part approval procedures using lean manufacturing and quality methodologies. Travel domestically and internationally up to 40%, occasionally on short notice. RequirementsA bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, or a related engineering discipline8+ years of experience in supplier quality, manufacturing quality, or quality engineering within automotive, aviation, medical device, or similar regulated industriesExperience supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) and developing or improving quality systems and manufacturing processesStrong knowledge of APQP, PPAP, supplier industrialization, and product launch processesExperience using problem-solving methodologies such as Six Sigma, 8D, Pareto analysis, regression analysis, ANOVA, DOE, Fishbone analysis, or Red-XExperience with process control tools including Process Flow Diagrams, PFMEAs, Control Plans, SPC, MSA, and Process Capability studiesFamiliarity with manufacturing processes such as injection molding, stamping, and electromechanical assemblyStrong understanding of GD&T principles, tooling validation, fixture qualification, and supplier manufacturing processesWorking knowledge of quality systems and automotive standards such as ISO 9000 and IATF 16949Strong analytical, organizational, and cross-functional communication skillsProficiency with Microsoft Office applications; experience with Google Workspace preferredThis role will require safety boots that conform to ASTM F2412 / F2413 requirementsPreferred QualificationsASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), Six Sigma Green Belt, Quality Systems Auditor, or similar certificationsExperience conducting supplier assessments and supplier capability auditsExperience supporting prototype and production ramp activities within complex manufacturing environmentsExperience working with global suppliers and cross-functional manufacturing organizationsBenefitsPre-tax commuter benefits Employer (HireArt) subsidized healthcare benefits (eligibility begins on the first of the month following 60 days of service)Flexible Spending Account for healthcare-related costsHireArt covers all costs for short- and long-term disability and life insurance401k packageCommitment: This is a full-time, ongoing contract position staffed via HireArt. It will be onsite and available to candidates who are local to the Hayward, CA area.HireArt values diversity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. Unfortunately, we are not able to sponsor visas or employ corp-to-corp.