Supplier Quality Engineer Jobs in Tennessee
Supplier Quality Engineer jobs in Tennessee are actively in demand, concentrated in automotive manufacturing, aerospace and defense, and industrial equipment production, with openings from entry-level quality technicians through senior supplier development engineers. Nashville, Chattanooga, and the greater Knoxville area lead hiring, anchored by employers like Volkswagen, Bridgestone Americas, and Electrolux North America, all of which maintain significant Tennessee operations and ongoing supplier quality needs. The most sought-after specialties are APQP documentation, PPAP management, and supplier auditing in high-volume manufacturing environments. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Forvia, a sustainable mobility technology leader
We pioneer technology for mobility experience that matter to people.
Your mission, roles and responsibilities
Overall responsibilities and duties
The Supplier Quality Commodities Engineer (SQC) is responsible for developing supplier quality performance (timing, quality, delivery, service) for a defined list of suppliers within specified Commodities. SQC supports the ASQs, plant SQAs, the serial life buyers and works closely with commodity buyers to follow-up and improve the overall performance of suppliers.
The main missions of the role are:
New supplier qualification
- Evaluate the Quality system and technical level of the supplier using existing VDA and Forvia standards
- Qualify, approve and onboard suppliers to become strong partners.
New component or change
- Give recommendations for supplier selection in programs and series
- Contribute to the supplier selection and product evaluation before sourcing committee through thorough technical risk assessment
- Support ASQ with APQP elements at the supplier (Boundary samples set up, Process Audit, Run@Rate with MPT checklist, …)
- Be a strong partner to the ASQ / SQA to ensure the right coordination and support.
Claim support
- Support plant SQA ( serial life ) and ASQ ( program )for claim related activities at supplier when needed
- Carry out improvement/convergence plan with Red list Suppliers (as defined from red list or agreed by commodity)
- Manage Temporary Quality Wall eradication at His/Her suppliers
Supplier Development
- Support, train/coach external suppliers on FORVIA key requirements (QB, problem solving…….)
- Monitor the quality performance from innovation, program phase, serial life to warranty and improve performance
- Define and drive strategic supplier development action based on risk assessment, audit, or escalation outcomes
- Lead Supplier Performance Reviews and monitor the closing & effectiveness of corrective action plans
- Propose continuous improvement ideas in business efficiency and cost reduction
- Manage supplier escalation when appropriate according to Forvia procedures.
Commodity toolbox improvement
- Analyze monthly supplier claims root causes and lessons learned to identify systemic and/or technical weaknesses to be considered in our Commodity technical assessment tool
- Capitalizes on knowledge and shares best practices / lessons learned within the commodity network and across the organization monthly
- Contribute to generic specification standards improvements with related engineering experts'
Knowledge sharing
- Train SQ team members in Her/His commodity technical requirements to ensure integration in the Program (ASQ ) and Claim (SQA ) management and support the permanent increase of the SQ network technical expertise
Special focus on product safety and regulatory compliance during the entire product lifetime, ability to perform audits with focus on special and critical characteristics
Your profile and competencies to succeed
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have/be:
Minimum education level: Bachelor's degree in engineering or technician with equivalent combination of education and experience preferred
Experience :
- 5 to 10 years of proven Quality function experience in the Automotive industry. For new- comers, a mentor should be nominated within the commodity SQC team
- Practical technical experience in the assigned commodity(ies)
- Systematic and methodic complex problem-solving capabilities (Pareto, 5W, Ishikawa, Reverse FMEA, IS/IS NOT, QRCI)
- Practitioner of continuous improvement tools and lean management at suppliers (i.e., visual management, implementation of smart goals through KPI’s, LEAN wastes, one piece flow, etc.)
Skills and competencies
- Specialist in his.her commodity technology
- Good knowledge or certified (preferred) in Automotive core tools (ISO-9001, IATF-16949, VDA 2, VDA 6.3, APQP, PPAP/PPF, FMEA, Control Plan, MSA, SPC, etc.)
- Management of special and critical characteristics (SC/CC)
- Customer specific requirements (CSR)
- Company’s products and technologies
- Faurecia Management System and Quality Basics
- Automotive process approach for auditing suppliers
- Fluent in English with strong written and communication skills
- Negotiation skills
- Advanced skills in Microsoft applications (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)
- Autonomy and Leadership mindset
- Capability to build and manage network
- Best practice sharing and improvement mindset
- Results oriented with strong written and oral communications skills
- Understand the group functional organization
- The employee is aware and ensures the respect of the internal rules, code of ethics and management Code when applicable
Nice to have:
- Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainability standards understanding
- Cost model skills
- Finance basis : basic rules, cost management tools
[A1]Maybe a to provactive approach: I would first do the personal competences like Negotation skills and then the technical / industry skills. I can always learn the industry specifics if I am a smart person, but listing them first can scare potential good candidates to apply
[A2]As we use it also for external remove Faurecia in this section
What we can do for you
- At Forvia, you will find an engaging and dynamic environment where you can contribute to the development of sustainable mobility leading technologies.
- We are the seventh-largest global automotive supplier, employing more than 157,000 people in more than 40 countries which makes a lot of opportunity for career development.
- We welcome energetic and agile people who can thrive in a fast-changing environment. People who share our strong values. Team players with a collaborative mindset and a passion to deliver high standards for our clients. Lifelong learners. High performers. Globally minded people who aspire to work in a transforming industry, where excellence, speed, and quality count.
- We cultivate a learning environment, dedicating tools and resources to ensure we remain at the forefront of mobility. Our people enjoy an average of more than 22 hours of online and in-person training within FORVIA University (five campuses around the world)
- We offer a multicultural environment that values diversity and international collaboration. We believe that diversity is a strength. To create an inclusive culture where all forms of diversity create real value for the company, we have adopted gender diversity targets and inclusion action plans.
- Achieving CO2 Net Zero as a pioneer of the automotive industry is a priority: In June 2022, Forvia became the first global automotive group to be certified with the new SBTI Net-Zero Standard (the most ambitious standard of SBTi), aligned with the ambition of the 2015 Paris Agreement of limiting global warming to 1.5°C. Three principles guide our action: use less, use better and use longer, with a focus on recyclability and circular economy.
Why join us
FORVIA, a global automotive technology supplier, comprises the complementary technology and industrial strengths of Faurecia and HELLA.
With over 137 500 people, including more than 12,000 R&D engineers across 40+ countries, FORVIA provides a unique and comprehensive approach to the automotive challenges of today and tomorrow. Composed of 6 business groups and a strong IP portfolio of over 12,400 patents, FORVIA is focused on becoming the preferred innovation and integration partner for OEMs worldwide.
In 2025, the Group achieved a consolidated revenue of 26.2 billion euros prior to IFRS 5. FORVIA SE is listed on the Euronext Paris market under the FRVIA mnemonic code and is a component of the SBF 120 index.
FORVIA aims to be a change maker committed to foreseeing and making the mobility transformation happen. www.forvia.com
Forvia, a sustainable mobility technology leader
We pioneer technology for mobility experience that matter to people.
Your mission, roles and responsibilities
Overall responsibilities and duties
The Supplier Quality Commodities Engineer (SQC) is responsible for developing supplier quality performance (timing, quality, delivery, service) for a defined list of suppliers within specified Commodities. SQC supports the ASQs, plant SQAs, the serial life buyers and works closely with commodity buyers to follow-up and improve the overall performance of suppliers.
The main missions of the role are:
New supplier qualification
- Evaluate the Quality system and technical level of the supplier using existing VDA and Forvia standards
- Qualify, approve and onboard suppliers to become strong partners.
New component or change
- Give recommendations for supplier selection in programs and series
- Contribute to the supplier selection and product evaluation before sourcing committee through thorough technical risk assessment
- Support ASQ with APQP elements at the supplier (Boundary samples set up, Process Audit, Run@Rate with MPT checklist, …)
- Be a strong partner to the ASQ / SQA to ensure the right coordination and support.
Claim support
- Support plant SQA ( serial life ) and ASQ ( program )for claim related activities at supplier when needed
- Carry out improvement/convergence plan with Red list Suppliers (as defined from red list or agreed by commodity)
- Manage Temporary Quality Wall eradication at His/Her suppliers
Supplier Development
- Support, train/coach external suppliers on FORVIA key requirements (QB, problem solving…….)
- Monitor the quality performance from innovation, program phase, serial life to warranty and improve performance
- Define and drive strategic supplier development action based on risk assessment, audit, or escalation outcomes
- Lead Supplier Performance Reviews and monitor the closing & effectiveness of corrective action plans
- Propose continuous improvement ideas in business efficiency and cost reduction
- Manage supplier escalation when appropriate according to Forvia procedures.
Commodity toolbox improvement
- Analyze monthly supplier claims root causes and lessons learned to identify systemic and/or technical weaknesses to be considered in our Commodity technical assessment tool
- Capitalizes on knowledge and shares best practices / lessons learned within the commodity network and across the organization monthly
- Contribute to generic specification standards improvements with related engineering experts'
Knowledge sharing
- Train SQ team members in Her/His commodity technical requirements to ensure integration in the Program (ASQ ) and Claim (SQA ) management and support the permanent increase of the SQ network technical expertise
Special focus on product safety and regulatory compliance during the entire product lifetime, ability to perform audits with focus on special and critical characteristics
Your profile and competencies to succeed
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have/be:
Minimum education level: Bachelor's degree in engineering or technician with equivalent combination of education and experience preferred
Experience :
- 5 to 10 years of proven Quality function experience in the Automotive industry. For new- comers, a mentor should be nominated within the commodity SQC team
- Practical technical experience in the assigned commodity(ies)
- Systematic and methodic complex problem-solving capabilities (Pareto, 5W, Ishikawa, Reverse FMEA, IS/IS NOT, QRCI)
- Practitioner of continuous improvement tools and lean management at suppliers (i.e., visual management, implementation of smart goals through KPI’s, LEAN wastes, one piece flow, etc.)
Skills and competencies
- Specialist in his.her commodity technology
- Good knowledge or certified (preferred) in Automotive core tools (ISO-9001, IATF-16949, VDA 2, VDA 6.3, APQP, PPAP/PPF, FMEA, Control Plan, MSA, SPC, etc.)
- Management of special and critical characteristics (SC/CC)
- Customer specific requirements (CSR)
- Company’s products and technologies
- Faurecia Management System and Quality Basics
- Automotive process approach for auditing suppliers
- Fluent in English with strong written and communication skills
- Negotiation skills
- Advanced skills in Microsoft applications (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)
- Autonomy and Leadership mindset
- Capability to build and manage network
- Best practice sharing and improvement mindset
- Results oriented with strong written and oral communications skills
- Understand the group functional organization
- The employee is aware and ensures the respect of the internal rules, code of ethics and management Code when applicable
Nice to have:
- Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainability standards understanding
- Cost model skills
- Finance basis : basic rules, cost management tools
[A1]Maybe a to provactive approach: I would first do the personal competences like Negotation skills and then the technical / industry skills. I can always learn the industry specifics if I am a smart person, but listing them first can scare potential good candidates to apply
[A2]As we use it also for external remove Faurecia in this section
What we can do for you
- At Forvia, you will find an engaging and dynamic environment where you can contribute to the development of sustainable mobility leading technologies.
- We are the seventh-largest global automotive supplier, employing more than 157,000 people in more than 40 countries which makes a lot of opportunity for career development.
- We welcome energetic and agile people who can thrive in a fast-changing environment. People who share our strong values. Team players with a collaborative mindset and a passion to deliver high standards for our clients. Lifelong learners. High performers. Globally minded people who aspire to work in a transforming industry, where excellence, speed, and quality count.
- We cultivate a learning environment, dedicating tools and resources to ensure we remain at the forefront of mobility. Our people enjoy an average of more than 22 hours of online and in-person training within FORVIA University (five campuses around the world)
- We offer a multicultural environment that values diversity and international collaboration. We believe that diversity is a strength. To create an inclusive culture where all forms of diversity create real value for the company, we have adopted gender diversity targets and inclusion action plans.
- Achieving CO2 Net Zero as a pioneer of the automotive industry is a priority: In June 2022, Forvia became the first global automotive group to be certified with the new SBTI Net-Zero Standard (the most ambitious standard of SBTi), aligned with the ambition of the 2015 Paris Agreement of limiting global warming to 1.5°C. Three principles guide our action: use less, use better and use longer, with a focus on recyclability and circular economy.
Why join us
FORVIA, a global automotive technology supplier, comprises the complementary technology and industrial strengths of Faurecia and HELLA.
With over 137 500 people, including more than 12,000 R&D engineers across 40+ countries, FORVIA provides a unique and comprehensive approach to the automotive challenges of today and tomorrow. Composed of 6 business groups and a strong IP portfolio of over 12,400 patents, FORVIA is focused on becoming the preferred innovation and integration partner for OEMs worldwide.
In 2025, the Group achieved a consolidated revenue of 26.2 billion euros prior to IFRS 5. FORVIA SE is listed on the Euronext Paris market under the FRVIA mnemonic code and is a component of the SBF 120 index.
FORVIA aims to be a change maker committed to foreseeing and making the mobility transformation happen. www.forvia.com
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Manufacturing
- Construction & Real Estate
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals
- Consulting & Professional Services
What Tennessee Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in supplier quality engineer jobs across Tennessee.
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical, industrial, or manufacturing engineering or a closely related field
- Hands-on experience with APQP, PPAP, and control plan development in a manufacturing setting
- Proficiency with quality management systems such as IATF 16949 or AS9100 in Tennessee-based industries
- Demonstrated ability to conduct supplier audits, root cause analysis, and corrective action follow-through
- Familiarity with measurement tools including CMMs, GD&T interpretation, and SPC software
- Strong cross-functional communication skills for working with suppliers, engineering, and production teams
Supplier Quality Engineer Jobs in Tennessee: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a supplier quality engineer in Tennessee?
The standard path in Tennessee starts with a bachelor's degree in mechanical, industrial, or manufacturing engineering. Supplier quality engineering has no state-issued license in Tennessee, so employers focus on certifications like ASQ's Certified Quality Engineer or Certified Supplier Quality Professional credentials, both of which are recognized widely across Tennessee's automotive and aerospace sectors. Gaining experience with PPAP, APQP, and supplier auditing through co-ops or entry manufacturing roles accelerates hiring considerably.
How much do supplier quality engineers make in Tennessee?
Supplier quality engineers in Tennessee earn a median of about $99,080 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $72,200 for the lowest 10% to over $132,040 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire supplier quality engineers in Tennessee?
Employers hiring supplier quality engineers in Tennessee right now include Forvia, TK Elevator, and BWX Technologies, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Tennessee's deep automotive and aerospace supply chains mean consistent demand from both large OEMs and their tier-one and tier-two suppliers operating throughout the state.
Which Tennessee cities have the most supplier quality engineer jobs?
Oak Ridge, Lebanon, and Lewisburg are the Tennessee cities with the most supplier quality engineer openings, driven by the concentration of automotive assembly plants and aerospace manufacturers in those metro areas, with Chattanooga's Volkswagen complex and surrounding supplier parks, Nashville's industrial corridor, and Knoxville's proximity to Oak Ridge defense contractors each generating steady demand.
Are there remote supplier quality engineer jobs in Tennessee?
Yes, but they're rare. About 0% of supplier quality engineer openings tied to Tennessee are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of auditing production lines and evaluating physical components at supplier facilities. The portions of the role most compatible with remote work are documentation review, corrective action tracking, and supplier communication rather than on-site inspection and audit work.
How can I get hired as a supplier quality engineer in Tennessee with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry point is a quality technician or quality inspector role at one of Tennessee's major automotive or aerospace suppliers, where daily exposure to PPAP documentation and control plans builds the core skillset. Large manufacturers like Bridgestone Americas and regional tier-one suppliers in the Chattanooga and Nashville corridors regularly hire new graduates into quality associate or manufacturing engineer rotational programs. Earning the ASQ Certified Quality Improvement Associate credential before applying gives candidates a clear advantage, and lateral moves from production supervisor or manufacturing technician roles are common pathways in Tennessee plants.
Where can I find and apply to supplier quality engineer jobs in Tennessee?
You can find and apply to supplier quality engineer jobs in Tennessee on Migrate Mate, which lists current Tennessee openings updated regularly. Find the roles that fit your experience and target location, then apply directly to the ones that match.
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