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Supplier Quality Engineer
Chattanooga, TN
Posted 11/18/2025
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Industry: Automotive / Premium Interior Trim Manufacturing
Degree: Bachelor's in Engineering or Quality Management
Experience: 3+ years in Automotive Supplier Quality
🏆 100+ YEAR OLD COMPANY - WHERE INNOVATION MEETS TRADITION 🏆
Role: Supplier Quality Engineer - Automotive Interiors 🚗
Join a 100+ year old premium automotive interior trim manufacturing company supplying high-quality interiors to major automotive markets worldwide with production sites in 13 countries! Work in a dynamic environment where innovation meets tradition, fostering professional growth in a company dedicated to shaping the future of automotive interiors with unwavering excellence. This role is located onsite at the customer's plant and involves close collaboration with suppliers to maintain compliance, resolve quality issues, and support production processes. The company has a strong commitment to sustainability, traditional craftsmanship, and modern technology with a focus on excellence and innovation. Conduct supplier audits, investigate quality deviations, and develop supplier quality improvement plans while working with leather manufacturing and interior trim products for prestigious automotive brands.
Requirements: 🎓
✅ Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or related field (advanced degree or ASQ Certified Quality Engineer preferred)
✅ 3+ years of experience in supplier quality engineering within the automotive industry
✅ Exposure to interior trim or leather products ideally preferred
✅ Strong knowledge of quality management systems, APQP, PPAP, and statistical process control
✅ Experience conducting supplier audits and assessments to verify adherence to quality standards
✅ Proficiency with root cause analysis tools such as 8D and Fishbone diagrams
✅ Knowledge of IATF 16949 compliance and industry certifications
✅ Experience with supplier performance metrics (PPM defect rates, on-time delivery, sustainability compliance)
✅ Ability to review supplier capabilities and validate first-article inspections
✅ Ability to work collaboratively in global, multicultural setting
✅ Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required
✅ Cut and sew experience a strong plus
✅ Spanish/English bilingual a strong plus
✅ English language proficiency required
What's in it for you? 💼
✅ Competitive annual salary of $60,000 to $70,000
✅ Full benefits package
✅ Join 100+ year old company with global presence in 13 countries
✅ Dynamic work environment where innovation meets tradition
✅ Professional growth opportunities shaping the future of automotive interiors
✅ Work with premium automotive interior trim products for major automotive markets worldwide
✅ Strong commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility
✅ Blend of traditional craftsmanship and modern technology
✅ Conduct supplier audits and assessments for interior trim products
✅ Develop and implement supplier quality improvement plans
✅ Collaborate with cross-functional teams including engineering, procurement, and production
✅ Support new product launches for leather-based interior components
✅ Work with prestigious automotive brands and global suppliers
✅ International travel opportunities for supplier site visits
Confidential Placement 🔍
This role is a confidential placement for a prestigious 100+ year old premium automotive interior manufacturer. We will manage your application with the highest level of privacy and professionalism.
Location: Chattanooga, Tennessee, USA (On-site at customer plant)
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