HTC Global Services

Supplier Technical Assistance (STA) Engineer

HTC Global Services • $80K — $95K *
Dearborn, MI 48126In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
  • 3-5+ years in advanced manufacturing and quality in automotive interiors.
  • Familiarity with automotive interior components like seats, dashboards, and panels.
  • Experience in manufacturing processes such as stamping, welding, and molding.
  • Proficient in APQP, PPAP, and quality management systems.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Willingness to travel up to 70% to supplier sites.

Responsibilities

  • Implement quality plans tailored to specific commodities.
  • Collaborate with teams and suppliers to resolve quality issues.
  • Lead resolution activities for supplier-related manufacturing problems.
  • Proactively address risks to ensure uninterrupted production.
  • Monitor supplier compliance with quality standards.
  • Conduct assessments to evaluate supplier readiness for production.
  • Support APQP and PPAP processes to ensure quality control.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health benefits package.
  • Opportunities for professional development and growth.
  • Flexible work arrangements with a hybrid model.
  • Access to company-sponsored training and certification programs.
Full Job Description
Job Title

Supplier Quality Engineer - Automotive Interiors

Overview

We are seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to support supplier manufacturing readiness and ongoing production quality for automotive interior components. This role is responsible for ensuring supplier compliance with quality, delivery, capacity, and warranty expectations while supporting new product launches and continuous improvement initiatives. The position serves as the primary technical interface with suppliers to resolve manufacturing and quality issues while helping maintain uninterrupted production.

Key Responsibilities
  • Implement commodity-specific quality plans to support launch readiness, product quality, manufacturing capacity, warranty performance, and on-time delivery.
  • Collaborate with internal cross-functional teams and supplier leadership to resolve manufacturing and quality issues.
  • Lead supplier issue resolution activities, including troubleshooting, containment, root cause analysis, and corrective actions.
  • Support uninterrupted production by proactively addressing supplier-related risks.
  • Monitor supplier compliance with established quality and operational standards.
  • Conduct manufacturing feasibility assessments to evaluate supplier readiness for production launches.
  • Lead and support Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) activities.
  • Analyze supplier performance metrics to identify improvement opportunities and support quality initiatives.
  • Participate in supplier development activities to improve manufacturing capability and long-term performance.

Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
  • 3-5+ years of experience in advanced manufacturing, advanced quality, process planning, implementation, or launch of automotive interior manufacturing systems.
  • Experience with automotive interior components such as:
    • Seats
    • Instrument Panels (IP)
    • Consoles
    • Headliners
    • Door Panels
    • Restraint Systems
    • Seat Structures
  • Experience with one or more of the following manufacturing processes:
    • Stamping
    • Welding
    • Plastic Welding
    • Plastic/Rubber Molding
    • Blow Molding
    • Automated or Manual Assembly
    • Controls Automation Programming
    • Paint
    • Chroming
  • Experience with APQP, PPAP, and quality systems.
  • Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis skills.
  • Ability to travel up to 70% to supplier locations.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Automotive industry experience.
  • Experience with supplier quality standards and manufacturing quality systems.
  • Six Sigma or Lean Manufacturing certification.
  • Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

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About HTC Global Services

HTC Global Services is a global provider of IT and Business Process Services and Solutions. Founded in 1990, HTC is headquartered in Troy, Michigan with delivery centers across multiple locations in North America, Europe, India, and Malaysia. HTC is an Inc. 500 Hall of Fame company and has been recognized by numerous industry and trade publications as a top provider of services. HTC has a strong client base of Global 2000 customers. HTC has a strong focus on healthcare, retail, financial services, and automotive verticals. HTC has a strong commitment to corporate social responsibility and has been recognized for its contributions to the community.
Learn more about HTC Global Services
Size
17,575 employees
Industry
Information Technology
Founded
1990
NASDAQ
HTCKF
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