Supplier Quality Manager Propulsion Systems

Job description

The Supplier Quality Manager – Propulsion Systems is responsible for leading and executing supplier quality activities for complex, safety‑critical propulsion assemblies including purchased engines, transmissions, eMotors, turbochargers, and related sub‑systems. This role provides strategic and operational leadership to a team of Supplier Quality Engineers (SQEs) and serves as a primary interface between suppliers, internal manufacturing plants, Product Engineering, Purchasing, and senior leadership. The position plays a key role in launch readiness, serial production quality, and warranty acceleration initiatives, with direct involvement in North American propulsion plants and the Quality Engineering Center (QEC). Key Responsibilities: - Provide Supplier Quality leadership by directing and developing a regional SQE organization supporting propulsion commodities across multiple suppliers and manufacturing locations, ensuring clear priorities, effective resourcing, and strong performance - Own supplier quality performance end‑to‑end , including launch readiness, production quality, risk management, audits, and continuous improvement, with disciplined application of APQP/PPAP and str...