Company Overview:
Established in 1986, Ground Effects has grown to become a multi-faceted supplier of interior and exterior accessory components for the automotive industry. We are a global company, headquartered in Windsor, Ontario.

At GFX, we have created a culture that values long-standing employees and excellence in everything we do. Employees can expect to be a part of a great team that values safety and quality.

Job Summary:
The Manager of Supplier Quality is responsible for overseeing the supplier quality processes to ensure quality products are provided for installation on our customer’s products. The Manager will act as conduit between GFX and the suppliers working towards development, maintenance and continuous improvement of supplier performance. They will also support IATF16949 compliance; ensure timely receipt and approval of supplier PPAP’s, tracking and management of quality concerns. This position will ensure on time launch support, as well as address and review plant and supplier concerns.

Responsibilities:

Supplier Quality process and procedures

- Develop and maintain supplier quality systems and procedures
- Establish supplier quality requirements and standards in conjunction with Purchasing and Materials departments
- Monitor supplier quality using KPI’s and scorecards

Supplier audits and Development

- Plan and conduct supplier process and system audits
- Perform supplier risk assessments and capability/capacity evaluations
- Drive supplier development and CI initiatives
- Support qualification of new product, materials and suppliers
- Work closely with Purchasing, Materials, Engineering with regards to suppliers

Supplier Nonconformance and Corrective Action

- Investigating supplier quality issues




- Lead root cause analysis and correctivepreventative actions
- Manage supplier non-conformances and containment activities
- Ensure timely management of DMR/RMA activities

Supplier APQP/PPAP Management

- Lead supplier APQP activities
- Manage timely approval supplier PPAP submissions
- Ensure successful launch readiness and production approval processes

Requirements:

- Grade-12 with other Certification in Quality Systems (ASQ CQE or equivalent) required
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Technology preferred
- 5+ years work experience as Supplier Quality in a manufacturing environment required
- Supplier Quality background in automotive manufacturing at manager level or Quality Manager experience preferred
- IATF Lead Auditor with Supplier Auditor qualification required
- Strong knowledge in AIAG Core tools + GD&T; / blue print reading required
- Must have experience in dealing with customers and suppliers in matters relating to product quality
- Must have and maintain a valid Driver’s License with ability to travel to US and/or Mexico.
- Ability to navigate customer websites
- Knowledge of customer specific requirements, engineering specs and customer warranty reviews, PRRS and NCTs.
- Knowledge of quality system methodologies such as 8D, Lean manufacturing, 5 Why’s, Pareto Analysis, Six Sigma
- Epicor or other ERP system understanding

Only the selected candidates will receive a response. Thank you for your interest in our organization!

Ground Effects Ltd. is an equal prospect employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Pay: $85,000.00-$106,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

📌 Manager - Supplier Quality (Windsor)
🏢 Ground Effects
📍 Windsor