Supplier Quality Manager

Supplier Quality Manager

100% Onsite: Virginia (south / west side)

Open to relocation candidates

Salary: $140,000-$150,000 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).

Mandatory

• 100% onsite in the west - south side of Virginia (relocation available for the right candidate).
• 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)

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 global markets 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.