ALTEN Technology

Full-service engineering services for high-tech

Senior Supplier Quality Engineer

Quality EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeFoster City, CA, USA$120k - $140k

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
At least 8 years of experience in Quality, Supplier Quality, or Manufacturing, including mandatory direct automotive experience with an original equipment manufacturer or Tier 1/2 supplier.
Hands-on New Product Introduction or product launch experience and a track record of building or improving quality systems.
Working knowledge of IATF 16949, ISO 9001, and VDA 6.3.
Fluency with Advanced Product Quality Planning, Production Part Approval Process, First Article Inspection, Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis, 8D, Statistical Process Control, and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing.
Willingness to travel to supplier sites as needed.
Experience leading cross-functional teams and mentoring junior engineers.

Responsibilities

Assess supplier readiness for each build phase, identify production-ramp risk, and drive mitigation plans with sourcing and program teams.
Lead New Product Introduction and supplier industrialization, including process development, manufacturing-site capability assessment, tooling and fixture verification, and final buyoff.
Review and approve prototype and production quality submissions, including Production Part Approval Process and First Article Inspection submissions; evaluate the manufacturability of new designs and partner with suppliers to improve it.
Lead root-cause analysis and corrective action using 8D and Corrective and Preventive Action on supplier issues, and support disposition of suspect material.
Monitor supplier quality metrics, including Cp/Cpk, Statistical Process Control, Pareto analysis, and process-capability studies, and drive continuous improvement using lean and quality tools.
Improve supplier quality processes, including assessments, supplier management, part approval, and corrective action.

Desired Qualifications

Prior supplier-facing engineering experience across commodity areas such as interiors/seating, powertrain/high-voltage battery, drive module, or electronics.
ASQ Certified Quality Engineer, Certified Quality Auditor, or Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.
Exposure to electric vehicles, autonomous vehicles, or high-reliability industries such as aviation or medical devices.

We’re ALTEN Technology USA, an engineering company helping clients bring groundbreaking ideas to life—from advancing space exploration and life-saving medical devices to building autonomous electric vehicles. With 3,000+ experts across North America, we partner with leading companies in aerospace, medical devices, robotics, automotive, commercial vehicles, EVs, rail, and more.

As part of the global ALTEN Group—57,000+ engineers in 30 countries—we deliver across the entire product development cycle, from consulting to full project outsourcing.

When you join ALTEN Technology USA, you’ll collaborate on some of the world’s toughest engineering challenges, supported by mentorship, career growth opportunities, and comprehensive benefits. We take pride in fostering a culture where employees feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow.

As a Senior Supplier Quality Engineer you will be responsible for;

Assess supplier readiness for each build phase; identify production-ramp risk and drive mitigation plans with sourcing and program teams.
Lead New Product Introduction (NPI) and supplier industrialization — process development, manufacturing-site capability assessment, tooling/fixture verification, and final buyoff.
Review and approve prototype and production quality submissions (PPAP, FAI); evaluate manufacturability of new designs and partner with suppliers to improve it.
Lead root-cause and corrective action (8D/CAPA) on supplier issues; support disposition of suspect material.
Monitor supplier quality metrics (Cp/Cpk, SPC, Pareto, process-capability studies) and drive continuous improvement using lean and quality tools.
Improve supplier quality processes: assessments, supplier management, part approval, and corrective action.

Qualifications;

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
8+ years in Quality, Supplier Quality, or Manufacturing, with direct automotive experience (mandatory) — OEM or Tier 1/2.
Hands-on NPI / product launch experience and a track record of building or improving quality systems.
Working knowledge of IATF 16949, ISO 9001, and VDA 6.3.
Fluency with core quality tools: APQP, PPAP, FAI, PFMEA, 8D, SPC, and GD&T.
Willingness to travel to supplier sites as needed.
Experience leading cross-functional teams and mentoring junior engineers.
Prior supplier-facing engineering across commodity areas (e.g., interiors/seating, powertrain/HV battery, drive module, electronics).
Certifications: ASQ CQE, Certified Quality Auditor (CQA), or Six Sigma Green/Black Belt.
EV, autonomous-vehicle, or high-reliability (aviation/medical) exposure.

Salary Range: $120K - $140K

The actual salary offered is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, location, the candidate’s combination of job-related knowledge, qualifications, skills, education, training, and experience
MANDATORY FOR ALL REMOTE/HYBRID AND/OR CALIFORNIA, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, HAWAII, COLORADO, MARYLAND, CONNECTICUT, ILLINOIS, MINNESOTA, VERMONT, MASSACHUSETTS, NEVADA, NEW YORK, RHODE ISLAND, WASHINGTON STATE & CINCINNATI, OHIO, JERSEY CITY, NEW JERSEY, TOLEDO, OHIO BASED ROLES.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, or pregnancy.

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Compliance Notice: Alten USA is a federal contractor subject to the requirements of the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and Executive Order 11246. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Drug Screening Requirement: As a federal contractor, Alten USA maintains a drug-free workplace. All candidates selected for employment will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening as a condition of hire.

About the Company

ALTEN Technology

Full-service engineering services for high-tech

ALTEN Technology provides engineering services to help clients design and develop advanced technology products. It works by offering a range of engineering capabilities, including agile software development, custom software solutions, and integration of commercial and open-source software to cut costs. This collaborative model supports projects across high-impact sectors like aerospace, medical devices, and automotive technology by tailoring solutions to each client’s needs and reducing project risks. The company’s goal is to enable customers to bring innovative products to market more efficiently through flexible, end-to-end engineering services and long-term partnerships.

Company size: 501-1,000
Company stage: M&A
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Greensboro, North Carolina
Founded: 1988

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