Supplier Quality Supervisor

Job Description

Work Arrangement: This role is categorized as onsite. this means the successful candidate to report to the GM office full time.

The Role:

Manage end-to-end supplier quality activities, ensuring supplier performance, product compliance, and effective resolution of quality issues through structured problem-solving methodologies and continuous improvement initiatives.

What You'll Do:

1. Incoming Supplier Quality Management

• Monitor supplier performance through KPIs (PPM, defect rates, SBR, QPR).
• Review incoming quality concerns and ensure immediate containment at the plant.
• Support sorting, rework, and controlled shipping activities (CS1/CS2).

2. Issue Resolution & Problem Solving

• Manage supplier issues through systems like SPPS, PRTS, or equivalent.
• Lead 8D investigations and ensure robust, permanent corrective actions.
• Validate root-cause analysis using 5 Why, Ishikawa, and other tools.
• Follow up on corrective action implementation and effectiveness verification.

3. Supplier Development & Process Improvement

• Perform supplier process audits (e.g., VDA 6.3, LPA, QMS audits).
• Identify process gaps and drive supplier improvement initiatives.
• Provide technical coaching to suppliers on quality systems and manufacturing processes.

4. APQP & New Model Launch Support

• Manage APQP deliverables for assigned suppliers from concept to PPAP.
• Review and approve:
• Control Plans
• PFMEA/DFMEA
• Process Flow Diagrams
• Capability Studies (Cp/Cpk)
• MSA
• Conduct supplier readiness assessments before MRD/PPV builds.
• Support on‑site build events and resolve supplier-related disruptions.

5. PPAP Submission & Approval

• Evaluate and approve PPAP submissions according to AIAG requirements.
• Verify dimensional reports, material certifications, testing results, process capability.
• Ensure production processes are stable, capable, and documented.

6. Supplier Change Management

• Review and approve Supplier Change Requests (SCRs/PCNs).
• Validate process changes, tooling moves, line changes, or material changes.
• Conduct risk assessments and coordinate requalification activities.

7. Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with manufacturing, engineering, STA, and purchasing to resolve supplier issues.
• Participate in sourcing decisions based on supplier quality performance and risk.
• Support warranty, field issues, and returned parts analysis when related to suppliers.

8. New launches

• Ensure new Program Flawless Launch Execution (PPV, MVBns, MVBs, SORP, STC).
• Support Sourcing activities.
• Develop new Suppliers to GM Bid List.

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualification)
Educational and Experience Background:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical, or related engineering fields.
• 5–8 years in supplier quality, manufacturing quality, or process engineering.
• Automotive or high-volume production experience preferred.

Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, MSA, Control Plans.
• Familiar with IATF 16949, ISO 9001.
• Proficient in root-cause analysis and structured problem-solving (8D, DMAIC).
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and GD&T.
• Hands-on knowledge of manufacturing processes (e.g., machining, stamping, plastics, electronics).

Competencies

• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Analytical, data-driven thinking.
• High sense of urgency with strong ownership.
• Ability to work cross-functionally and influence suppliers.

About GM

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Why Join Us 

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