Supplier Quality Launch Engineer

ALTEN Technology USA
Toledo, OH

Who this role is best for

Mechanical engineering professionals with automotive industry experience will find this supplier quality role in Toledo, Ohio, emphasizing process control and cross-functional collaboration.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with a mechanical engineering background and 3+ years in automotive product engineering or supplier quality roles
    — “Minimum of 3 years experience in automotive areas of Product Engineering, Manufacturing, Supplier Quality and/or Product Quality.”
  • Professionals with strong analytical and communication skills who can coordinate with cross-functional teams
    — “Strong analytical, problem-solving and communications skills with ability to work with cross-functional teams.”

Things to consider

  • Drug screening is a mandatory requirement for employment
    — “All candidates selected for employment will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening as a condition of hire.”
  • This role demands a local presence in Toledo, Ohio, due to its focus on in-plant processes and supplier meetings
    — “Understanding of tooling and in plant processes.”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with APQP/PPAP and supplier quality manuals in your resume and interview responses
    — “Knowledge of APQP/PPAP & Supplier Quality Manual.”
  • Showcase your ability to lead supplier reviews and coordinate cross-functional teams
    — “Lead and train suppliers on conformity and compliance processes”
  • Emphasize statistical analysis and metrology experience, particularly in defect resolution and process control
    — “Knowledge of defect resolution, escalation processes and follow up.”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • Successfully managed SSCD conformity dashboard
  • Led supplier quality reviews and LUDF/SLSD meetings
  • Developed action plans for issue resolution
Typical background
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering3+ years experience in automotive areas of Product Engineering, Manufacturing, Supplier Quality and/or Product Quality

Skills & requirements

Required

Apqp/ppapSupplier Quality ManagementStatistical Data AnalysisMetrology PrinciplesRoot Cause AnalysisVehicle Design And Assembly

Preferred

Process Control

Stack & domain

Apqp/ppapStatistical Data AnalysisMetrology PrinciplesRoot Cause Analysis MethodsDefect ResolutionProcess ControlVehicle DesignToolingCross-functional Team CollaborationAnalyticalProblem-solvingCommunicationSelf-motivatedDeadline-orientedAutomotiveProduct EngineeringManufacturingSupplier QualityProduct Quality

About the role

Original posting from ALTEN Technology USA via Greenhouse

We’re ALTEN Technology USA, an engineering company helping clients bring groundbreaking ideas to life—from advancing space exploration and life-saving medical devices to building autonomous electric vehicles. With 3,000+ experts across North America, we partner with leading companies in aerospace, medical devices, robotics, automotive, commercial vehicles, EVs, rail, and more.

As part of the global ALTEN Group—57,000+ engineers in 30 countries—we deliver across the entire product development cycle, from consulting to full project outsourcing.

When you join ALTEN Technology USA, you’ll collaborate on some of the world’s toughest engineering challenges, supported by mentorship, career growth opportunities, and comprehensive benefits. We take pride in fostering a culture where employees feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow.

Salary Range: $60,000 - 65,000 annually

Purpose of the Role:

Responsible for compliance convergence of BCIM strategic parts (including dimensional, appearance, functional)

Validation of APQP/PPAP deliverables during launch phase

Lead and train suppliers on conformity and compliance processes

Job Responsibilities:

Manage SSCD conformity dashboard and completeness of data submission to Client system (RCM/DDP)

Propose supplier escalation based on the BCI business criteria

Lead supplier quality reviews and LUDF/SLSD meetings

Manage tolerance derogation process (Bluepoint)

Requirements:

Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical

Minimum of 3 years experience in automotive areas of Product Engineering, Manufacturing, Supplier Quality and/or Product Quality.

Knowledge of APQP/PPAP & Supplier Quality Manual. 

Statistical data analysis and metrology principles, Root Cause Analysis methods.

Knowledge of defect resolution, escalation processes and follow up.

Knowledge of metrology principles and understanding of Statistical analysis and process control. 

Understanding of vehicle design, assembly, and process control. 

Understanding of tooling and in plant processes. 

Strong analytical, problem-solving and communications skills with ability to work with cross-functional teams. 

Ability to develop an action plan and drive the procedures for issue resolution. 

Self-motivated. Able to meet deadlines with ability to work with cross-functional teams.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, or pregnancy.

Please beware of job seeker scams and see this important notice on our careers page for more information about our recruiting process.

Compliance Notice: Alten USA is a federal contractor subject to the requirements of the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and Executive Order 11246. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Drug Screening Requirement: As a federal contractor, Alten USA maintains a drug-free workplace. All candidates selected for employment will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening as a condition of hire.

Source: ALTEN Technology USA careers (Greenhouse)

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