Quality Engineer, Supplier Qlty Assurance
Yazaki North America · Canton, MI
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Quality
- Degree
- Required (or equivalent experience)
- Experience asked
- 2+ years
- Industry
- Automotive
- Posted
- 14 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level quality role at Yazaki North America (automotive) in Canton, MI. Prepare, analyze, and communicate quality reports, presentations, metrics, issue status updates, and recommendations to internal and external stakeholders.
- They ask for
- 2+ years · degree required (or equivalent experience)
- Tools it names
- Six Sigma, Root cause, PPAP, IATF 16949, Supplier quality, Injection molding
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Quality Engineer roles in Michigan: typical posted base $85k–$149k.
Median of the low and high ends of 21 live postings that list pay, out of 65 quality engineer openings in Michigan, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Michigan plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 64 other live quality postings in Michigan.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (2+ vs 5+)
Typical $85k–$149k, from 21 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Root cause 69%
- ✓ PPAP 49%
- FMEA 49%
- Control plans 42%
- New product launch 37%
- SPC 37%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Injection molding, Stamping, EHS / safety, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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Pick 2–3 people on the Quality team at Yazaki North America
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Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- Which standards drive the work here: ISO 13485, IATF 16949, AS9100?
- How much of the job is customer complaints versus prevention?
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What you will be doing
- ◆Lead supplier quality performance for assigned suppliers, driving resolution of component quality issues, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- ◆Manage supplier corrective action processes, including 8D investigations, root cause analysis, containment activities, and verification of permanent corrective actions.
- ◆Serve as the primary liaison between suppliers, business units, affiliates, and internal stakeholders to resolve quality concerns, remove roadblocks, and ensure timely communication.
- ◆Monitor supplier performance through KPIs, scorecards, Quality Improvement Programs (QIP), and other performance metrics, driving accountability and measurable improvements.
- ◆Conduct and manage supplier audits, assessments, and qualification activities, including manufacturing reviews, risk assessments, PPAP, environmental, health and safety (EHS), and compliance audits.
- ◆Support supplier development initiatives by building strong supplier relationships, identifying improvement opportunities, and implementing quality enhancement strategies.
- ◆Manage supplier change requests (SCRs), quality system compliance requirements, and adherence to company quality standards, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
- ◆Coordinate quality cost recovery activities, including quality claims, debit/credit processing, material disposition, containment actions, sorting activities, and related supplier chargebacks.
- ◆Prepare, analyze, and communicate quality reports, presentations, metrics, issue status updates, and recommendations to internal and external stakeholders.
- ◆Support strategic Supplier Quality Development (SQD) initiatives, mentor team members, provide subject matter expertise, and contribute to supplier quality strategy and continuous process improvement efforts.
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Yazaki is a global leader in the research, development, and delivery of vehicle power and data solutions.
Yazaki works with virtually every major auto manufacturer globally, and we've strived to maintain strategic and stable growth throughout our 84-year history. Today, we're looking for energetic people with the potential to perform and the ability to strengthen - and thrive in - the positive work environment we pride ourselves on.
Location: Canton, MI, USA
What we are looking for
Yazaki is looking for a Production Supplier Quality Engineer to join our Purchasing team in Canton, MI . This person will utilize SQD processes, procedures, and tools to ensure continual quality improvement of suppliers’ components being used in current production. They will be assigned specific suppliers to manage. The ideal candidate will enjoy working in a collaborative and action-driven environment making lasting impacts on the organization. This position is hybrid.
Senior-Level Additions
- •Provide technical leadership and mentorship to team members, serving as a Supplier Quality subject matter expert.
- •Lead cross-functional projects and supplier improvement initiatives while supporting management-directed objectives and future quality strategies.
- •Develop leadership capabilities by guiding sub-team activities, coaching peers, and promoting best practices across the organization.
What you will bring to the table
- •Technical Bachelor’s degree or equivalent related experience
- •Applicable professional certification (ASQ, Six Sigma, IATF audit) preferred
- •Manufacturing/Quality experience (2 years) in at least one of the following; injection molding, metal stamping, elastomer molding, assembly, high speed cables, electronic components.
- •Must be willing to travel to domestic/international (Mexico, Japan, Germany, etc.) locations on short notice Ability to resolve issues by applying creative thinking
- •Excellent verbal and written skills in English are required (Spanish and German preferred)
What we can provide you
- •A safe collaborative learning work environment that stimulates creativity and exploration
- •Diverse teams of experts
- •Resources from around the globe
- •Supportive leadership and team members to help you do your best work
- •Opportunities for professional growth
- •Competitive compensation and benefits package including incentive compensation, 401K match, tuition assistance and a generous holiday schedule
- •A hybrid work schedule