Scout Motors
Supplier Quality Engineer, BIW / Class A
$95K–$120K
Blythewood, South Carolina, United States +1 · Full-time · Posted Oct 20, 2026
- Location
- Blythewood, South Carolina, United States
Blythewood, SC - Experience
- 4–8 years of experience in Automotive or applicable Tier I experience.
- Education
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in mechanical/vehicle engineering, industrial engineering, or related field preferred.
About the job
Leads supplier quality planning, oversight, and improvement for vehicle parts from development through mass production, ensuring suppliers meet Scout’s quality, launch, and performance requirements.
What you'll do
- Oversee supplier quality processes, including APQP, PPAP, audits, containment, corrective actions, and launch readiness.
- Lead supplier improvements in quality, cost, and manufacturability; coordinate with Scout’s engineering, purchasing, quality, and manufacturing teams.
- Drive root-cause analysis, continuous improvement, and resolution of supplier issues and warranty claims.
What they ask for
- 4–8 years of experience in automotive or applicable Tier I experience.
- Knowledge of GD&T and inspection, PPAP/APQP/VDA processes, and quality management methodologies.
- Understanding of safety requirements and IATF, VDA, ISO, DIN, and regulatory requirements.
- Valid driver's license and passport; able to travel domestically and internationally approximately 40–70% of the time.
Nice to have
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in mechanical/vehicle engineering, industrial engineering, or related field preferred.
- VDA Auditing Experience preferred.
Pay
$95,000.00 - $120,000.00 USD base salary
Tools
GD&T, PPAP, APQP, VDA, IATF, ISO, DIN, SPC
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