Supplier Quality Manager

Supplier Quality Manager Blacksburg, VA (onsite) • Salary: $130,000–$140,000 base • Focused on Domestic and Global Markets • 50% Travel, Midwest Domestic with Occasional International

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.

Compensation: Base salary $130,000–$140,000. Travel requirement: 50%.

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