We are looking for a Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) - Supplier Development & APQP to lead supplier readiness activities for new product launches, supplier development initiatives, APQP execution, PPAP approvals, supplier performance improvement, and risk mitigation within a dynamic automotive manufacturing environment.
This role is idóneo for professionals passionate about quality, supplier development, problem solving, and driving continuous improvement throughout the supply chain.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead Supplier APQP activities from supplier nomination through launch and production stabilization.
- Drive supplier readiness assessments for new programs, transfers, engineering changes, and product launches.
- Manage PPAP submissions, approvals, and supplier qualification processes.
- Conduct supplier audits, readiness reviews, capacity evaluations, and process assessments.
- Develop and execute supplier improvement plans to enhance quality, capability, and delivery performance.
- Monitor supplier performance metrics including PPM, audit results, customer concerns,



delivery performance, and risk indicators.
- Lead supplier corrective action processes using SCAR, 8D, Root Cause Analysis, 5 Why, and other problem-solving methodologies.
- Collaborate closely with Purchasing, Engineering, Manufacturing, Logistics, and Quality teams to ensure successful program launches.
- Support supplier escalation and recovery activities to protect customer satisfaction and business continuity.
- Promote compliance with IATF 16949, customer-specific requirements, and internal quality standards.

Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Industrial, Mechanical, Manufacturing, Mechatronics Engineering, Quality Engineering, or related field.
- Minimum 2 years of experience in Supplier Quality, Supplier Development, Supplier APQP, PPAP management, or a similar automotive quality role.
- Strong knowledge of Automotive Core Tools:
- APQP
- PPAP
- PFMEA / AIAG-VDA FMEA
- Control Plans
- SPC

📌 SUPPLIER QUALITY ENGINEER (Guanajuato)
🏢 Colonial Group
📍 Guanajuato