Supplier Quality Specialist (PPAP & Audit)

About the Role

The Supplier Quality Specialist (PPAP & Audit) is responsible for ensuring that all new components sourced from global suppliers meet automotive‑grade quality standards. This role owns the PPAP and Pro‑cert processes, maintains all related documentation, and ensures timely completion of quality deliverables required for new project introductions.

A key responsibility of this role is to lead overseas and local supplier audits, evaluate manufacturing readiness, and verify compliance with quality system requirements. The Specialist partners closely with internal engineering, quality, and purchasing teams, as well as external suppliers, to support successful new part qualifications and continuous improvement of supplier performance.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience in automotive quality, including hands‑on APQP/PPAP activities.

• Strong understanding of PFMEA, Control Plan, CP/CPK, SPC, and core quality tools required in supplier qualification.

• Practical experience with MSA (Gage R&R), CMM inspection, 8D problem solving, and quality measurement techniques.

• Experience performing supplier audits and evaluating new part development processes; overseas auditing experience is a plus.

• Strong analytical and project management skills, with a proactive and self‑driven approach to problem solving.

• Good English communication skills (TOEIC 500+).