Senior Supplier Quality Engineeer

Troy · Irvine · USD 120,000-140,000 · 8+ years experience · Full-time · Hybrid · Posted Oct 16, 2026

At a glance

As a Senior Supplier Quality Engineer at Alten Technology, you will assess supplier readiness, identify production-ramp risks, and drive mitigation plans with sourcing and program teams.
You will lead New Product Introduction (NPI) and supplier industrialization, reviewing quality submissions and handling root-cause and corrective actions.

Assess supplier readiness for each build phase; identify production-ramp risk and drive mitigation plans with sourcing and program teams.
Lead New Product Introduction (NPI) and supplier industrialization — process development, manufacturing-site capability assessment, tooling/fixture verification, and final buyoff.
Review and approve prototype and production quality submissions (PPAP, FAI); evaluate manufacturability of new designs and partner with suppliers to improve it.
Lead root-cause and corrective action (8D/CAPA) on supplier issues; support disposition of suspect material.
Monitor supplier quality metrics (Cp/Cpk, SPC, Pareto, process-capability studies) and drive continuous improvement using lean and quality tools.
Improve supplier quality processes: assessments, supplier management, part approval, and corrective action.

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
8+ years in Quality, Supplier Quality, or Manufacturing, with direct automotive experience (mandatory) — OEM or Tier 1/2.
Hands-on NPI / product launch experience and a track record of building or improving quality systems.
Working knowledge of IATF 16949, ISO 9001, and VDA 6.3.
Fluency with core quality tools: APQP, PPAP, FAI, PFMEA, 8D, SPC, and GD&T.
Willingness to travel to supplier sites as needed.
Experience leading cross-functional teams and mentoring junior engineers.