Supplier Development Engineer

Huron Park, ON / Godspeed Group

- Salary: $90,000–$100,000 per year
- Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
- Schedule: Day Shift, Monday to Friday
- Work Location: On-site
- Industry: Automotive Manufacturing | Powertrain Components

Ready to make a real impact on supplier quality?

Are you the kind of engineer who likes getting to the root of a problem, working directly with suppliers and making sure improvements actually last?

Do you enjoy combining technical problem-solving with relationship-building, process improvement and hands-on manufacturing experience?

We are looking for a Supplier Development Engineer to join an established global automotive manufacturing business in Huron Park, Ontario. This is an excellent prospect for someone who understands supplier quality beyond paperwork and wants to play a direct role in improving manufacturing performance, product quality and supplier capabilities.

Godspeed Group is a recruitment and staffing agency hiring on behalf of our client. The client operates in a high-volume automotive manufacturing setting, producing powertrain components for heavy-duty applications through precision machining and assembly operations.

In this role, you will work closely with suppliers, Purchasing, Engineering and internal manufacturing teams to prevent quality issues, resolve technical problems and build stronger, more reliable supplier relationships.

What you'll be doing

Supplier Quality and Development

- Develop, assess and qualify suppliers based on their manufacturing capabilities, quality systems and ability to meet customer requirements.
- Conduct supplier quality audits, process assessments and ongoing performance reviews.
- Identify supplier risks and work with suppliers to improve quality, delivery, capacity and process consistency.
- Build supplier development plans and follow through to ensure agreed improvements are implemented and sustained.
- Work closely with Purchasing and Engineering to address supplier-related concerns and support business objectives.

Problem-Solving and Corrective Action

- Lead supplier investigations involving non-conforming materials, recurring defects, process failures and customer complaints.
- Use 8D, 5-Why, Root Cause Analysis and corrective and preventive action (CAPA) to identify the real cause of problems and prevent recurrence.
- Coordinate containment, sorting, rework and corrective actions where required.
- Verify the effectiveness of corrective actions rather than simply closing issues on paper.
- Use quality data, process capability studies and statistical analysis to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.

APQP, PPAP and Quality Planning

- Lead or support Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP)



activities.
- Review and support the development of Process Flow Diagrams, Process FMEAs, Control Plans and Measurement System Analysis (MSA).
- Apply Statistical Process Control (SPC), capability studies and mistake-proofing methods to strengthen supplier processes.
- Support new product introductions, engineering changes and production readiness.
- Ensure supplier documentation and processes align with applicable automotive quality standards and customer requirements.

Manufacturing and Technical Support

- Work with suppliers manufacturing components such as castings, forgings, machined parts and other metal components.
- Review engineering drawings, technical specifications and GD&T; requirements to help resolve product and process issues.
- Apply your understanding of machining processes, dimensional requirements and manufacturing controls to investigate technical concerns.
- Review supplier performance data and scorecards, including quality and delivery indicators.
- Travel to supplier facilities as required to conduct audits, investigate problems and support improvement initiatives.

What Our Client is Looking For?

We are looking for someone who brings solid supplier-facing experience, strong technical judgment and the confidence to work through problems with suppliers and internal teams.

Required qualifications and experience:

- A bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management or a related field.
- At least 5 years of direct Supplier Quality or Supplier Development experience.
- Experience in automotive, heavy-duty manufacturing or a comparable manufacturing setting.
- Practical knowledge of APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plans, MSA and SPC.
- Experience using 8D, 5-Why, Root Cause Analysis and corrective action methods to resolve quality issues.
- Working knowledge of IATF 16949, ISO 9001 and applicable AIAG quality requirements.
- Hands-on SAP experience.
- Technical understanding of machining processes, engineering drawings and GD&T.;
- Experience with metal components and processes, including castings, forgings and/or heat treatment.
- Experience conducting supplier audits and working directly with external suppliers.
- Willingness to travel to supplier facilities when required.
- Strong communication, analytical and problem-solving skills,



with the ability to influence suppliers and work effectively across departments.

What makes this opportunity worth considering apart from the compensation?

- Permanent opportunity: Join an established global automotive manufacturing business.
- Day-shift schedule: Monday to Friday.
- Benefits coverage: Sun Life benefits package.
- Retirement savings: Employer contribution of 6%, with an employee contribution of 1.5%.
- Professional development: An opportunity to build your technical expertise and contribute to supplier improvement initiatives.
- Additional perks: GoodLife Fitness corporate discount, onsite parking and safety boot reimbursement of up to $250 per year.
- Practical workplace support: Work uniforms are provided where applicable by department.

Who would thrive in this role?

This opportunity could suit a Supplier Quality Engineer ready to take on broader supplier development responsibilities, an experienced Supplier Development Engineer who enjoys solving complex manufacturing problems, or a technically strong automotive quality professional with substantial direct supplier-facing experience.

You should be comfortable asking the right questions, challenging a process when necessary and working collaboratively to find a solution. We are looking for someone who can build trust with suppliers while holding them accountable for quality and performance.

The goal is simple: improve supplier capability, prevent recurring defects and help ensure the right parts reach production on time and to specification.

About Godspeed Group

Godspeed Group is a recruitment and staffing agency committed to connecting skilled professionals with meaningful career opportunities. We work in partnership with employers to support fair, inclusive and skills-focused recruitment.

We welcome applications from qualified candidates with diverse backgrounds and experiences. Hiring decisions are based on job-related qualifications, skills and experience.

AI-supported tools may be used as part of recruitment or candidate screening. However, AI does not define the recruitment process or replace the consideration of a candidate's relevant experience and qualifications.

How to apply

If you have a strong background in supplier quality, automotive manufacturing and technical problem-solving, we'd like to hear from you.

Apply with your updated resume and highlight your experience with supplier development, audits, APQP/PPAP, corrective actions, SAP and metal manufacturing processes.

We look forward to connecting with you!

Pay: $90,000.00-$100,000.00 per year

Experience:

- in supplier quality or supplier development : 5 years (required)
- automotive, heavy-duty, or similar manufacturing environment: 5 years (required)

Work Location: In person

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