Supplier Quality Engineer

Bartech Staffing is a leading engineering, technical and professional staffing firm, and our clients include some of the nation's biggest companies. We are powered by Impellam Group, a connected group providing global workforce and specialist recruitment solutions. Our client has engaged us to assist them in hiring a contract Supplier Quality Engineer in Auburn Hills, MI. If you are interested in an opportunity to get your foot in the door with leading company, we want to talk with you!
Hourly pay range $35 - $38/hr.
Job Summary
The Supplier Quality and Risk Management Specialist is responsible for providing direct, on-site support at supplier manufacturing facilities. This role ensures suppliers consistently meet company quality standards, regulatory requirements, and delivery expectations. The position requires a strong hands-on presence at supplier locations to drive corrective actions, monitor production processes, reduce defects, and improve overall supplier performance for service parts.
This role acts as the primary quality and delivery representative at assigned supplier sites and serves as a key liaison between internal engineering, operations, and supplier teams. They will also be responsible for working cross functionally with engineering, manufacturing, quality and purchasing to find innovative solutions to provide the best-in-class customer service. The SQRM specialist will also support launch and engineering change management to ensure parts availability.
Responsibilities

• Lead immediate containment activities for service part defects impacting dealers, distribution centers, or end customers.
• Lead structured root cause analysis (8D, 5-Why, Fishbone, etc.).
• Validate corrective actions on-site to prevent recurrence.
• Perform product audits and dock audits prior to shipment.
• Support warranty investigation and field return analysis.
• Maintain regular physical presence at supplier facilities producing service/aftermarket parts.
• Monitor manufacturing, packaging, labeling, and preservation processes.
• Ensure compliance with service part specifications, appearance standards, and traceability requirements.
• Verify adherence to drawings, engineering change notices (ECNs), and service part deviations.
• Audit packaging for damage prevention during storage and shipment.
• Track supplier PPM, field returns, warranty claims, packaging damage rates, and on-time delivery.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on defect prevention and service fill rate performance.
• Escalate chronic issues and partner with suppliers on recovery plans.
• Collaborate with Service Parts Planning, Distribution Centers, Warranty, Engineering, and Procurement.
• Communicate supplier risks that may impact dealer orders or customer satisfaction.
• Provide real-time updates during critical containment situations.
• Perform supplier quality systems and process audits and lead supplier improvement/development programs.
• Initiate and follow-up on corrective actions and verify effectiveness on-site.
• Participation in launch teams, lead and coordinate APQP/PPAP deliverables for purchased components within the supplier quality group.
• Work with Engineering and Supplier organizations to alleviate discrepancies in product specifications.
• Assist in educating suppliers on STELLANTIS systems and requirements.

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or related field
• 3+ years of work experience in Quality, Supplier Quality, Engineering, Manufacturing or a related field
• Ability to travel up to 80%.
• Proficient in using Microsoft Office Suite, Powe4rPoint and Excel
• Excellent organization, written and oral communication skills.
• Business process optimization experience
• Experience analyzing quality aspects of any process or operation.
• Ability to organize and communicate problem solving techniques into visual displays and presentations for all levels of the organization.
• Ability to work in small teams with both leadership and operational level team members.
• Proficient with Teams, Outlook and other Microsoft Applications, PowerPoint and Excel

Preferred Requirements

• Experience supporting aftermarket or service parts preferred.
• Knowledge in different process in Automotive
• GD&T Knowledge
• Problem Solving Knowledge
• Strong Conflict Resolution Skills
• Certification in project management and data analytics
• Previous experience working with suppliers.

As a Supplier Quality Engineer with Bartech Staffing, you will be working through an established and respected staffing organization with over 40 years of serving as a trusted partner to our client companies. We provide our talent with personal, responsive attention, and will assign an employee care representative to answer any questions or concerns that you might have. Depending upon the client, the assignment, and your performance, you can find potential opportunities for direct employment.
At Impellam Group, we offer a competitive compensation package with benefits including:

• Medical, dental, and vision
• 401(k) plan with employee contribution opportunities
• Paid time off, including holidays
• 529 college savings program

Make the most of your experience!
Apply now!
For this opportunity, the successful candidate will be directly employed by Bartech Staffing as a W2 employee while providing services to our client, who is looking for people who are eligible to work in the US and can start immediately.
Keyword: Automotive, Quality, Engineer, Supplier Quality

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