About Us Multimatic is a global enterprise supplying engineered components, systems and services to the automotive industry. The company’s success has been fueled by its ability to attract and motivate a team of highly skilled and passionate individuals who want to make a difference. With expanding facilities around the world, including in Canada, the US, the UK, Germany, Mexico, Japan and China, there is always room in Multimatic’s growing team for people who share a dedication to technical excellence, quality and enthusiasm. Scope of Position: The Supplier Quality Engineer is responsible for ensuring that materials, components, and services supplied to the organization consistently meets customer, engineering, quality, and production requirements. The position works closely with suppliers, Materials, AQP, Production, and Quality to prevent quality issues, resolve supplier related concerns, support new product launches, and drive continuous improvement throughout the supply base. The role is responsible for working with suppliers to contain quality issues, supplier quality performance, including, PPAP, supplier audits, corrective actions, root cause analysis, DMN’s, process improvement, and supplier development. The Supplier Quality Engineer may also be required to travel to supplier locations to support audits, trials, containment, and problem resolution Key Responsibilities and Authorities: Manage and monitor the quality performance of suppliers. Prepares monthly supplier performance reporting. Follows up on supplier annuals and layouts. When a supplier issue is identified the SQE will OWN the issue, from containing the problem at Multimatic to keep our lines running and preventing the issue from escaping to the Customer location(s). Ongoing daily review and disposition of invnetory in QA’s inventory location Perform LPA’s and report non-conformances. Develop and maintain strong working relationships with suppliers to ensure compliance with quality requirements. Authority to communicate to suppliers. Support Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) activities with suppliers. Review and approve supplier PPAP submissions in accordance with customer requirements, AIAG standards, and Multimatic supplier manual requirements. Conduct or support supplier process, system, and product audits. Identify supplier quality risks and develop appropriate action plans. Lead supplier corrective actions using structured problem-solving methodologies such as 8D, 5 Why, and Fishbone analysis. Monitor supplier containment activities and verify the effectiveness of corrective actions. Investigate incoming material and component quality issues and coordinate timely resolution. Work with suppliers to identify root causes and implement permanent corrective actions. Support new product launches, tooling trials, run-at-rate activities, and production readiness reviews. Review supplier process changes and ensure appropriate approvals are obtained before implementation. Identify opportunities for supplier development and continuous improvement. Participate in cross-functional meetings with Materials, Group Purchasing, Supplier Development Group, AQP, Engineering, Production, and Quality. Support customer quality requirements and respond to supplier-related customer concerns. Ensure supplier processes comply with applicable IATF 16949, ISO 9001, customer-specific requirements, and Multimatic Supplier Manual. Support continuous improvement initiatives, cost-of-poor-quality reduction, and waste reduction activities. Travel to supplier and customer locations as required. Perform other duties and projects as assigned by management. Work Environment: 50% Office, 50% Manufacturing floor environment. Occasional travel to supplier, customer, or sister plant locations Must be able to wear appropriate PPE and work in a production setting. undefined Basic Requirements and Competencies: Bachelor's degree or diploma in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline. Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) would be an asset. Previous experience in supplier quality, manufacturing quality, automotive quality, or related engineering roles. Strong knowledge of APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plans, MSA, SPC, and GD&T. Experience with 8D, 5 Why, Fishbone, and other root cause analysis methodologies. Knowledge of IATF 16949 and ISO 9001 requirements. Experience conducting or participating in supplier audits is preferred. Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and quality control methods. Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Strong organizational and time-management skills. Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities. Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications. Experience with ERP systems such as SAP S/4HANA is an asset. Experience in an automotive manufacturing environment is strongly preferred. This job posting is for an existing vacancy. The total cash compensation range for this position is expected to be: $57,658.00 - $107,000.00 To learn more about Multimatic, check out our youtube channel - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=psOjJIh3t90 If you are interested in this position, apply by sending us your cover letter and resume. We thank all interested candidates in advance; however, only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted. As part of our commitment to ensuring our employment practices are fair, accessible, and inclusive of persons with disabilities, recruitment-related accommodations for disabilities, are available upon request throughout the recruitment and assessment process for applicants with disabilities. Multimatic is a global enterprise supplying engineered components, systems and services to the automotive industry. The company's success has been fueled by its ability to attract and motivate a team of highly skilled and passionate individuals who want to make a difference. With expanding facilities around the world, including in Canada, the US, the UK, Germany, Mexico, Japan and China, there is always room in Multimatic's growing team for people who share a dedication to technical excellence, quality and enthusiasm.

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