Advanced Supplier Quality Engineer (2026)

Position: Advanced Supplier Quality Engineer

At Nexteer, our strength lies in the diversity of our team-each member contributing unique backgrounds, experiences, and aspirations. We believe this diversity fuels our innovation, broadens our perspectives, and propels our collective growth.

For over a century, we've been innovators in the automotive industry. Our vision is clear - we are a global leading motion control technology company accelerating mobility to be safe, green and exciting. Our unwavering commitment to Quality, Collaboration, Integrity, and Accountability guides us as we solve motion control challenges for our global customers. If you're ready to join a dynamic team that drives change and makes a difference, Nexteer welcomes you!

About the Role:

We are seeking a dynamic Advanced Supplier Quality Engineer to lead supplier engagement and drive excellence in quality and process development. This role is pivotal in ensuring robust APQP execution, process implementation, and proactive problem-solving across our global supply base.

You will act as a strategic partner to suppliers and internal teams, leveraging data-driven insights and advanced quality methodologies to deliver world-class performance. Expect opportunities for travel (10-30%) and collaboration with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, innovation-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities

As an Advanced Supplier Quality Engineer, you will be responsible to:

• Supplier Capability Assessment: Plan and execute evaluations of potential global suppliers to ensure manufacturing readiness.
• APQP & PPAP Leadership: Review and approve supplier quality plans and submission requirements using industry-standard methods.
• Critical Characteristics & Process Controls: Define part-specific requirements and ensure robust process controls.
• Cross-Functional Liaison: Serve as the primary link between Purchasing, Engineering, Manufacturing, and suppliers to resolve quality issues and provide technical expertise.
• Structured Problem-Solving: Lead root cause analysis and implement timely, effective solutions using proven methodologies.
• Supplier Development: Drive continuous improvement through workshops, training, and technical assistance at supplier sites.
• Qualification & Certification: Oversee component qualification and certification processes for selected suppliers.
• Audits & Performance Monitoring: Conduct technical reviews and audits of supplier processes and quality systems, ensuring compliance and performance improvement.

Qualifications

• Experience: Manufacturing or design experience in one or more of the following: machined parts, bearings, ferrous castings, die castings, plastics, rubber, powder metal, extrusions, or stampings.
• Technical Skills: Proficient in print reading, interpretation, and part measurement. Knowledge of GD&T, gage design, and tolerance analysis. Familiarity with statistical quality control, DOE, and tools like Minitab.
• Soft Skills: Strong communication and leadership abilities. High analytical capability for problem-solving and decision-making. Ability to prioritize and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Willingness to travel globally as needed.

Education Requirements

• Bachelors degree in engineering or 10+ years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree

Nexteer is an Equal Opportunity Employer Disabled/Minorities/Veterans/Women

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About Nexteer

Nexteer Automotive is a global leader in advanced steering and motion control systems, enabling intuitive, safe, and comfortable mobility for drivers around the world. Our innovative product portfolio includes Electric Power Steering (EPS), Steer-by-Wire, Driveline, and Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) technologies that support electrification, software-defined vehicles, and autonomous driving.

With approximately 13,000 employees and operations in more than 20 manufacturing plants and multiple technical centers globally, Nexteer partners with nearly every major global and regional automotive manufacturer.

Employment Agencies

Employment agencies are an important component of our talent acquisition strategy, and we value the partnerships we have built with our preferred vendors. We will not accept unsolicited resumes from employment agencies for any employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Nexteer Automotive or directly to hiring managers in any form without a signed Nexteer Automotive Agency Agreement on file, and search engagement for that position, will be deemed unsolicited in nature, and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired as a result of the referral or through other means. Additionally, any resume submitted without a contract in place will be considered Nexteer Automotive property and no fees will be paid to the agency if the candidate is hired.

Please note, agency agreements will only be valid if in writing and signed by a member of Nexteer's Human Resources team. No other Nexteer employee is authorized to bind Nexteer to any agreement regarding the placement of candidates by an agency.