Supplier Quality Engineer

About Us We are a leading player in the automotive sector, known for innovation, quality, and engineering excellence. As we continue to expand, we are looking for a Supplier Quality Engineer to join our high-performing Supply Chain team. The Role As a Supplier Quality Engineer, you will be responsible for ensuring that our suppliers consistently meet the standards required to support production of world-class automotive products. You will work closely with suppliers, engineering, and production teams to drive quality improvements, manage supplier performance, and prevent defects from reaching our manufacturing lines. Key Responsibilities Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to ensure compliance with quality standards and specifications Conduct supplier audits, assessments, and root cause analyses Review PPAP (Production Part Approval Process) submissions and ensure timely approvals. Drive corrective and preventive actions with suppliers for non-conformances. (8D, 5WHYs, Fishbone, etc) Support new product launches by ensuring suppliers deliver quality components on time Collaborate with engineering, purchasing, and production to resolve issues and improve processes Monitor supplier KPIs and lead continuous improvement initiatives Ensure material/components meet specifications, drawings and regulatory requirements Communicate supplier performance to management and cross functional teams About You Engineering qualification (mechanical, manufacturing, or related discipline) Automotive industry experience in supplier quality, manufacturing quality, or engineering Strong knowledge of quality tools (APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC) Strong understanding of ISO9001/IATF 16949/AS9100 or equivalent Excellent problem-solving and root cause analysis skills Strong communication and stakeholder management ability Willingness to travel to supplier sites as required What We Offer Competitive salary and benefits package Opportunity to work on cutting-edge automotive projects A collaborative environment with strong career development pathways Interested? If you're passionate about automotive quality and thrive in a supplier-facing role, we’d love to hear from you! Please apply via SEEK by uploading your CV and Cover letter, letting us know why you stand out from the pack and what you can bring to the Walkinshaw Automotive Group and this role.

Location: Frankston, Victoria, AU

Posted Date: 9/16/2025