Plant Supplier Quality Engineer (Automotive)
Company: Vertex Sigma Software
Location: Hayward
Posted on: February 19, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description The Plant Supplier Quality
Engineer will be a critical member of our Supplier Quality team,
focused on protecting the assembly line and ensuring that all
incoming supplier-provided components meet quality specifications
at the point of use. This role is responsible for immediate
containment, robust problem solving, and driving cross-functional
corrective actions for non-conforming material within the assembly
plant. The ideal candidate will be proactive, energetic,
detail-oriented, and able to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume
manufacturing environment. Responsibilities Assembly Line
Protection & Containment: Act as the first responder to all
supplier material quality issues identified on the assembly line,
in receiving, or in pre-assembly inspection areas. Immediately
implement containment activities (e.g., sort, rework, scrap, Stop
Shipment) to prevent line disruptions. Non-Conformance Management
(NCM): Own the in-plant disposition of non-conforming materials.
Raise and manage Non-Conformance Reports, ensuring proper
segregation, identification, and disposition of affected parts.
Problem Solving & Corrective Action: Lead Corrective Actions for
in-plant supplier quality issues, partnering directly with the
Manufacturing, Vehicle Engineering, and the Supplier Quality
Engineer that manages the supplier site. Assembly Process Support:
Work closely with Manufacturing and Vehicle Systems Engineering to
assess the immediate impact of part quality issues on the assembly
process. Identify and support changes to assembly operations/work
instructions required due to temporary supplier deviations. Part
Quality Metrics: Be responsible for analyzing and reporting the
in-plant supplier quality metrics, including line fallout rates,
non-conformance trends, and containment effectiveness to
leadership. Continuous Improvement: Identify systemic quality risks
based on in-plant failures and collaborate with the SQE team to
improve upstream processes (APQP, PPAP) and prevent recurrence.
Requirements Qualifications Minimum Bachelor’s degree in
Mechanical, Industrial Engineering, or equivalent technical
discipline. Minimum 5 years of experience in a Plant Quality,
Manufacturing Quality, or Supplier Quality role within a
high-volume manufacturing environment (Automotive, Aviation, or
similar industries are preferred). Demonstrated experience in a
production plant environment with a strong understanding of
assembly line operations and the impact of material quality on
production flow. Expertise in Problem-Solving Techniques: Proven
experience using structured methodologies such as 8D, Six-Sigma
(Green/Black Belt preferred), Fish Bone Analysis, 5 Whys, and
statistical analysis. Strong Core Quality Tool Knowledge: Working
knowledge of Process Flow Diagrams, Process FMEAs, Control Plans,
Statistical Process Control (SPC), and Measurement System Analysis
(MSA). Familiarity with supplier quality processes such as APQP and
PPAP is beneficial, with a focus on evaluating their effectiveness
based on in-plant performance. Solid knowledge of Geometric
Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) for rapid part assessment.
Fully literate in Microsoft computer applications such as Word,
Excel, and PowerPoint. Benefits Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental &
Vision) Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D) Paid Time Off
(Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays) Training & Development
Retirement Plan (401k, IRA) Free breakfast and lunch
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