TN Visa Supplier Quality Engineer Jobs
Supplier Quality Engineer roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under the USMCA's Engineer category, which covers quality systems, supplier audits, and process validation work. Canadian citizens can apply at the border or a U.S. consulate without a cap. Mexican citizens go through consular processing with a limited annual allocation.
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Tuscaloosa, AL
Position Summary
SMP Automotive Systems Alabama is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to support supplier quality performance, new product launches, and continuous improvement initiatives within a fast-paced automotive manufacturing environment. This position serves as the primary quality liaison between SMP and assigned suppliers, ensuring purchased materials and components consistently meet quality, delivery, and customer requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage supplier quality performance through audits, scorecards, KPI reviews, and supplier development activities.
- Lead supplier APQP activities, PPAP approvals, and launch readiness assessments.
- Drive supplier corrective actions utilizing structured problem-solving methods including 8D, 5 Why, PFMEA, SPC, and MSA.
- Conduct supplier process and quality system audits in accordance with IATF 16949 and VDA standards.
- Support supplier sourcing, qualification, onboarding, and risk assessment activities.
- Coordinate containment activities and issue resolution for supplier-related quality concerns impacting production or customers.
- Collaborate with Purchasing, Engineering, Manufacturing, Logistics, and Customer Quality teams to ensure supplier performance objectives are achieved.
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on defect reduction, process capability, and supplier performance enhancement.
Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or related technical field.
- Minimum 3 years of experience in Supplier Quality, Quality Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related automotive quality role.
- Experience with APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plans, SPC, and MSA.
- Experience working within an IATF 16949-certified manufacturing environment.
Preferred
- 5+ years of automotive supplier quality experience.
- VDA 6.3 Auditor Certification.
- ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or equivalent certification.
- Experience supporting OEM or Tier 1 automotive customers.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Strong understanding of automotive quality systems and customer requirements.
- Knowledge of IATF 16949, AIAG Core Tools, and VDA standards.
- Strong root cause analysis and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, and technical specifications.
- Excellent communication, organizational, and project management skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and quality management systems.
Travel Requirements
- Domestic and international travel up to 50% may be required.
Benefits
SMP Automotive Systems Alabama offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Company-Paid Life Insurance
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Coverage
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Paid Holidays
- Tuition Reimbursement and Professional Development Opportunities
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Career Advancement Opportunities within a Global Automotive Organization
In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, SMP provides a collaborative work environment focused on safety, quality, continuous improvement, and employee development.
Why Join SMP?
At SMP Automotive Systems Alabama, you'll be part of a global automotive supplier committed to innovation, quality, teamwork, and continuous improvement. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, career development opportunities, and the chance to make a direct impact on customer satisfaction and operational excellence.
SMP Automotive Systems Alabama is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Supplier Quality Engineer
Tuscaloosa, AL
Position Summary
SMP Automotive Systems Alabama is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to support supplier quality performance, new product launches, and continuous improvement initiatives within a fast-paced automotive manufacturing environment. This position serves as the primary quality liaison between SMP and assigned suppliers, ensuring purchased materials and components consistently meet quality, delivery, and customer requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage supplier quality performance through audits, scorecards, KPI reviews, and supplier development activities.
- Lead supplier APQP activities, PPAP approvals, and launch readiness assessments.
- Drive supplier corrective actions utilizing structured problem-solving methods including 8D, 5 Why, PFMEA, SPC, and MSA.
- Conduct supplier process and quality system audits in accordance with IATF 16949 and VDA standards.
- Support supplier sourcing, qualification, onboarding, and risk assessment activities.
- Coordinate containment activities and issue resolution for supplier-related quality concerns impacting production or customers.
- Collaborate with Purchasing, Engineering, Manufacturing, Logistics, and Customer Quality teams to ensure supplier performance objectives are achieved.
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on defect reduction, process capability, and supplier performance enhancement.
Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or related technical field.
- Minimum 3 years of experience in Supplier Quality, Quality Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related automotive quality role.
- Experience with APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plans, SPC, and MSA.
- Experience working within an IATF 16949-certified manufacturing environment.
Preferred
- 5+ years of automotive supplier quality experience.
- VDA 6.3 Auditor Certification.
- ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or equivalent certification.
- Experience supporting OEM or Tier 1 automotive customers.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Strong understanding of automotive quality systems and customer requirements.
- Knowledge of IATF 16949, AIAG Core Tools, and VDA standards.
- Strong root cause analysis and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, and technical specifications.
- Excellent communication, organizational, and project management skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and quality management systems.
Travel Requirements
- Domestic and international travel up to 50% may be required.
Benefits
SMP Automotive Systems Alabama offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Company-Paid Life Insurance
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Coverage
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Paid Holidays
- Tuition Reimbursement and Professional Development Opportunities
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Career Advancement Opportunities within a Global Automotive Organization
In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, SMP provides a collaborative work environment focused on safety, quality, continuous improvement, and employee development.
Why Join SMP?
At SMP Automotive Systems Alabama, you'll be part of a global automotive supplier committed to innovation, quality, teamwork, and continuous improvement. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, career development opportunities, and the chance to make a direct impact on customer satisfaction and operational excellence.
SMP Automotive Systems Alabama is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship as a Supplier Quality Engineer
Frame your credentials around USMCA engineering requirements
TN visa sponsorship requires a bachelor's degree in engineering or a directly related field. If your degree title differs from what the job posting lists, prepare a credential evaluation that maps your coursework to the U.S. engineering classification before you apply.
Target manufacturers with active supplier development programs
Automotive OEMs, aerospace primes, and medical device manufacturers routinely hire Supplier Quality Engineers and have internal immigration processes in place. Roles tied to IATF 16949 or AS9100 compliance indicate the employer already understands the regulatory environment.
Search TN-sponsored roles through Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate filters Supplier Quality Engineer roles by employers with TN visa sponsorship history, saving you from cold-applying to companies unfamiliar with USMCA professional categories. Start your search there before reaching out to recruiters.
Get the support letter written before the offer finalizes
Your employer's TN support letter must name your specific role, connect your duties to the Engineer category, and confirm your degree requirement. Ask HR to draft it alongside the offer letter so Canadian applicants can go straight to a port of entry without delays.
Distinguish quality engineering from quality management in your resume
CBP officers assess whether your role qualifies as engineering work. Supplier audits, failure mode analysis, and process capability studies read as engineering. Pure management or administrative quality functions are harder to defend at the border, so reframe your experience in technical terms.
Confirm E-Verify enrollment if you need STEM OPT bridge time
If you're transitioning from F-1 OPT to TN, your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify to maintain your work authorization during the gap. Verify enrollment through the E-Verify employer search before signing any offer.
Supplier Quality Engineer TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Supplier Quality Engineer role qualify for TN visa status?
Yes, provided the role requires a bachelor's degree in engineering or a closely related field and the duties involve technical engineering work such as supplier audits, process validation, or failure analysis. CBP reviews the job description at entry, so the offer letter and support letter must describe the role in engineering terms, not general quality management language.
How does TN visa sponsorship compare to H-1B for this role?
TN visa sponsorship for Supplier Quality Engineers is typically faster and more predictable than H-1B visa. There's no lottery for Canadian applicants, and Canadians can secure approval at a U.S. port of entry the same day. H-1B requires annual cap registration with no guaranteed selection. TN renewals are also available indefinitely as long as you hold a qualifying offer and degree.
What documents does your employer need to provide for TN sponsorship?
Your employer must provide a support letter on company letterhead that confirms your job title, describes duties in engineering terms, states the degree requirement, and specifies the employment period. For Canadian applicants presenting at the border, this letter along with your credential and passport is the primary evidence package CBP reviews.
How can you find Supplier Quality Engineer jobs that offer TN visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for Canadian and Mexican professionals seeking TN-sponsored roles in the U.S. You can search Supplier Quality Engineer positions filtered by employers with USMCA sponsorship history, which reduces time spent on employers unfamiliar with TN visa requirements or unwilling to prepare the necessary documentation.
Can Mexican citizens apply for TN status for Supplier Quality Engineer roles at the border like Canadians?
No. Mexican citizens must apply for a TN visa at a U.S. consulate in Mexico rather than at a land border port of entry. The process involves scheduling a consular interview and submitting Form DS-160. A limited annual allocation applies, though demand has not historically exhausted the available slots for this occupational category.