Vaco by Highspring
$130,000.00/yr - $140,000.00/yr
Blacksburg, VA (onsite)
Overview We are looking for a process oriented and hands‑on supplier quality leader with over 5+ years of experience. You will stabilize current suppliers, resolve complaints fast, and stand‑up new supplier capability using AIAG Core Tools and structured problem‑solving (8D, 5 Whys, Red X).
Must Haves / Mandatory
Non‑siloed,
hands‑on
supplier quality leadership; process driven with urgency.
Automotive
or adjacent manufacturing supplier quality experience.
8D, 5 Whys, Red X
problem solving practice.
Comfortable with
50% Travel
(mostly domestic with a few times a year globally).
Nice to Have / Preferred
IATF / ISO / TS 16949
auditing;
ASQ / RAB
or
IATF Lead Auditor .
Strong command of
AIAG Core Tools
(APQP, PPAP, Control Plans, FMEA, MSA, SPC).
Experience supporting
new markets
(e.g., India) and PTR / new product readiness.
Qualifications
Bachelor's in Engineering / Business or 10+ yrs relevant experience.
5+ yrs manufacturing experience with proven
Supplier Quality
outcomes.
Demonstrated success leading audits, PPAP approvals, and multisite supplier development.
Working knowledge of
SPC / Six Sigma ; confident engaging suppliers and customers.
Responsibilities
Stabilize existing suppliers : lead corrective actions; verify root cause and effectiveness.
Run
audit cadence
and scorecards; prioritize and close actions with Purchasing / Quality.
Lead
AIAG Core Tools
adoption (PFMEA, Control Plans) and
PPAP
reviews/approvals.
Resolve complaints
quickly; communicate status to plants / customers; prevent recurrence.
Enable new market launches : ensure specs/tests/certs; oversee
PTR
readiness.
Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual's skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's 401(k) retirement plan. Additional disclaimer: Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products.
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Blacksburg, VA (onsite)
Overview We are looking for a process oriented and hands‑on supplier quality leader with over 5+ years of experience. You will stabilize current suppliers, resolve complaints fast, and stand‑up new supplier capability using AIAG Core Tools and structured problem‑solving (8D, 5 Whys, Red X).
Must Haves / Mandatory
Non‑siloed,
hands‑on
supplier quality leadership; process driven with urgency.
Automotive
or adjacent manufacturing supplier quality experience.
8D, 5 Whys, Red X
problem solving practice.
Comfortable with
50% Travel
(mostly domestic with a few times a year globally).
Nice to Have / Preferred
IATF / ISO / TS 16949
auditing;
ASQ / RAB
or
IATF Lead Auditor .
Strong command of
AIAG Core Tools
(APQP, PPAP, Control Plans, FMEA, MSA, SPC).
Experience supporting
new markets
(e.g., India) and PTR / new product readiness.
Qualifications
Bachelor's in Engineering / Business or 10+ yrs relevant experience.
5+ yrs manufacturing experience with proven
Supplier Quality
outcomes.
Demonstrated success leading audits, PPAP approvals, and multisite supplier development.
Working knowledge of
SPC / Six Sigma ; confident engaging suppliers and customers.
Responsibilities
Stabilize existing suppliers : lead corrective actions; verify root cause and effectiveness.
Run
audit cadence
and scorecards; prioritize and close actions with Purchasing / Quality.
Lead
AIAG Core Tools
adoption (PFMEA, Control Plans) and
PPAP
reviews/approvals.
Resolve complaints
quickly; communicate status to plants / customers; prevent recurrence.
Enable new market launches : ensure specs/tests/certs; oversee
PTR
readiness.
Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual's skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's 401(k) retirement plan. Additional disclaimer: Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products.
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