AllStaff Inc. is hiring on behalf of a global Tier-1 automotive manufacturing client in Huron Park, Ontario.

We are looking for a Supplier Development Engineer who can do more than track supplier issues.

This role is for someone who understands supplier quality, manufacturing processes, APQP, PPAP, corrective action and supplier performance and knows how to work directly with suppliers to turn problems into measurable improvement.

You will work across Supplier Quality, Engineering, Purchasing and Production to develop a reliable, high-performing supplier network supporting machined parts, castings, forgings and commercial components used in powertrain applications.

What you’ll own

Develop, assess and improve new and existing suppliers

Conduct supplier assessments, process audits and quality system audits

Evaluate supplier quality, technical capability, capacity and reliability

Lead supplier-side APQP activities for new products and engineering changes

Review and drive Process Flow, PFMEA, Control Plans and PPAP

Monitor supplier performance through PPM, on-time delivery, corrective action response and cost of poor quality

Maintain supplier scorecards and lead supplier performance reviews

Drive supplier corrective actions using 8D, 5-Why, Root Cause Analysis and SCAR

Coordinate containment, sorting and corrective action verification

Support SPC, capability studies, mistake-proofing and process improvement

Identify and mitigate supplier risks involving capacity, quality, single-source dependency and financial stability





Work with suppliers to improve manufacturing processes and long-term performance

Read and interpret engineering drawings and GD&T;

Support supplier technical discussions and engineering changes

Maintain supplier quality records and documentation in SAP

Communicate supplier risks, escalations and action plans clearly to internal and external stakeholders

Travel to supplier facilities as required

What we’re looking for
Required:

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management or a related field

5+ years of supplier quality or supplier development experience

Experience in automotive, heavy-duty or similar high-volume manufacturing

Strong working knowledge of:

APQP

PPAP

PFMEA / FMEA

Control Plans

MSA

SPC

8D

5-Why

Knowledge of IATF 16949, ISO 9001 and AIAG requirements

Hands-on SAP experience

Technical understanding of machining, castings, forgings and/or heat treatment

Ability to interpret engineering drawings and GD&T;

Strong supplier communication, influencing and problem-solving skills

Willingness to travel to supplier facilities

Nice to have

P.Eng. or EIT

IATF 16949 or ISO 9001 auditor certification





CQE / CSQP

Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma certification

Advanced Excel and Microsoft Office skills

Why this opportunity?
This is a strong opportunity for someone who wants to build a career in supplier development and technical supplier performance within a stable global manufacturing environment.

The Huron Park operation has 320+ employees, strong workforce stability and a low-turnover setting , with many opportunities driven by growth.

What’s offered:

$90,000–$100,000 , depending on experience

Day shift , with some flexibility around hours

Fully onsite position in Huron Park

Retirement plan with 1.5% employee contribution and 6% employer contribution

Onsite parking

Standard overtime policy

Important
This is a supplier-facing engineering position .

We are particularly interested in candidates who have personally worked with suppliers on quality issues, audits, APQP, PPAP, corrective actions, manufacturing capability and supplier improvement .

Experience in general quality, purchasing or manufacturing alone may not be enough for this role.

Company details will be shared with shortlisted candidates during the interview process.

AllStaff Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusive and diverse recruitment. Recruitment and screening may involve the use of technology, but technology does not define our hiring decisions. Candidates are evaluated based on their qualifications, experience and fit for the role.

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📌 Supplier Development Engineer (Ontario)
🏢 AllStaff
📍 Ontario