Quality/ Reliability Eng Body

• Location: Windsor, Ontario
• Type: Contract
• Job #103273

Job Title: Supplier Quality Engineer - Body Exteriors 
Location: Windsor, ON 
Job Type: Automotive/Engineering 
Expected hours per week (must include "per week"): 40/week 
Schedule (include days, hours, onsite/hybrid or remote): Schedule (include days, hours, onsite/hybrid or remote): Expected Mon-Fri, Travel to supplier sites 
Pay Range (must include "per hour"): $42-44/hr 
Job Description: 
We are seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to support exterior automotive components (e.g., body panels, trim, bumpers). In this role, you will partner with suppliers and cross-functional teams to ensure flawless product launches, strong quality performance, and stable production capacity. 
This is a hands-on role requiring regular supplier visits, problem-solving, and collaboration to drive continuous improvement. 
Key Responsibilities 
Lead supplier readiness and launch activities, ensuring successful PPAP approvals 
Identify, escalate, and resolve supplier quality issues with clear "date to green" recovery plans 
Conduct on-site supplier evaluations and manufacturing process reviews 
Support and validate supplier capacity studies to prevent production constraints 
Review and enforce compliance to PPAP, APQP, and quality standards 
Drive root cause analysis and corrective actions (8D methodology) 
Ensure robust quality planning through PFMEA, Control Plans, and SPC 
Monitor supplier performance metrics (quality, delivery, capacity) 
Lead continuous improvement initiatives (lean manufacturing, benchmarking, defect reduction) 
Support new supplier assessments and risk mitigation strategies 
Partner with internal teams (engineering, STA, manufacturing) to resolve issues quickly 
Required Qualifications 
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field 
Experience in manufacturing processes (machining, automotive components, or similar) 
Strong knowledge of quality systems and tools: 
PPAP, APQP (AIAG standards) 
PFMEA, Control Plans 
SPC, Gage R&R 
Experience with problem solving methodologies (8D, root cause analysis) 
Project management and supplier-facing experience 
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment 
Preferred Qualifications 
Automotive industry experience, especially with body exterior components 
Experience supporting new program launches 
Background in manufacturing, maintenance, or quality operations 
Experience handling supplier crisis or high-risk situations 
What You'll Bring 
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills 
Ability to travel and work directly at supplier sites 
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills 
A proactive, hands-on approach to driving results 
Why Join Us 
Be at the center of vehicle launches and supplier performance 
Work on high-impact, visible projects 
Collaborate with global teams and industry-leading suppliers 
Drive real improvements in quality, efficiency, and production 
Benefits: 80 hours paid time off, and medical insurance contributions, dental vision and our 401k retirement savings plan

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