Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE)
Why join Aptiv? You'll have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge applications, develop breakthrough technologies, and deliver innovative solutions to some of the world’s leading automotive brands. See your work come to life on the road—helping make mobility safer, greener, and more connected. Ready to shape the future of mobility with us?
As a Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE), you will be the key link between Aptiv and our suppliers, ensuring the highest levels of quality, performance, and compliance across automotive electronic components and manufacturing processes. You will drive supplier development initiatives, lead problem-solving activities, support product launches, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve world-class quality standards. Your work will directly contribute to reducing defects, improving supplier performance, minimizing production disruptions, and enhancing customer satisfaction.
Your Responsibilities
- Monitor and improve supplier quality performance through key metrics, audits, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Lead supplier development efforts to enhance process capability, product quality, and operational excellence.
- Manage supplier-related quality issues, including containment actions, root cause analysis, and corrective/preventive action implementation.
- Drive problem-solving activities using methodologies such as 8D, 5 Why, Fishbone Analysis, and CAPA processes.
- Support manufacturing operations by resolving supplier-related concerns and minimizing production impact.
- Ensure supplier compliance with customer, regulatory, and automotive quality requirements, including IATF 16949 and ISO 9001 standards.
- Collaborate with Engineering, Purchasing, Manufacturing, Logistics, Program Management, and Customer Quality teams to support business objectives and successful product launches.
- Analyze quality data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
- Conduct supplier audits, performance reviews, and escalation management activities when required.
- Promote Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement practices throughout the supply base.
Your Background
- Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
- 3 to 5 years of experience in Supplier Quality, Manufacturing Quality, Quality Assurance, or the Automotive Industry.
- Experience working with automotive electronic products, components, or assemblies is preferred.
- Understanding of automotive quality methodologies and tools, including APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, DFMEA, Control Plans, SPC, Root Cause Analysis, and CAPA.
- Experience leading supplier quality investigations, 8D reports, corrective actions, and supplier escalation management.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and supplier management skills.
- Advanced English communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and statistical process control concepts.
- Knowledge of manufacturing processes such as SMT, PCB assembly, injection molding, stamping, machining, die casting, connectors, or wire harnesses is highly valued.
- Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally as required.
- Certifications such as VDA 6.3, IATF 16949 Internal Auditor, or Six Sigma Green Belt/Black Belt are a plus.
Location: Reynosa, Tamaulipas, Mexico
WHY JOIN US?
- You can grow at Aptiv. Aptiv provides an inclusive work environment where all individuals can grow and develop, regardless of gender, ethnicity or beliefs.
- You can have an impact. Safety is a core Aptiv value; we want a safer world for us and our children, one with: Zero fatalities, Zero injuries, Zero accidents.
- You have support. We ensure you have the resources and support you need to take care of your family and your physical and mental health with a competitive health insurance package.
APPLY TODAY, AND TOGETHER LET’S CHANGE TOMORROW!
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