Supplier Development Engineer I

HL Mando America Corp•Hogansville, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for developing and managing the Supplier Development Process within a process-based Quality Department. This role serves as the focal point for supplier quality and development timing, ensuring alignment with program milestones and successful launches of new programs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or related field.
Minimum 5–6 years of experience in Supplier Quality, Supplier Development, or Manufacturing Engineering (automotive preferred).
Strong knowledge of APQP, PPAP, FMEA, MSA, SPC, and problem-solving tools (8D, 5-Why).
Familiarity with EV OEM quality requirements (RVIAN, Ford, GM, Stellantis, Tesla, etc.).
Experience with supplier audits, process capability studies, and capacity planning.
Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects and drive results in a fast-paced environment.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Process-driven mindset with attention to detail.
Proficient in quality systems and statistical analysis tools.
Effective in supplier relationship management and conflict resolution.
Self-motivated, organized, and results-oriented.
Excellent Communication skills, both written and verbal
Problem solving skills to meet project time managing
Ability to prioritize tasks
Ability to work in a team environment

Responsibilities

Lead the Supplier Development Process from concept through production readiness.
Manage supplier APQP/PPAP deliverables to meet OEM and internal requirements.
Evaluate and approve supplier process capabilities (capacity, 4M changes, CQI compliance, etc.).
Drive early supplier involvement in design and development to ensure manufacturability and quality.
Coordinate cross-functional reviews (Engineering, Purchasing, Manufacturing, Quality) to validate supplier readiness.
Monitor and track supplier timing in alignment with overall program schedules.
Conduct supplier audits and assessments to verify compliance with IATF 16949, ISO 9001, and customer-specific requirements. Including FMEA/SPC/MSA.
Provide technical guidance to suppliers for process improvement, defect prevention, and root cause analysis.
Serve as the primary quality liaison between suppliers and internal teams during new program development.