The purpose of the position is to assess quality and ensure all products are free from defects and in compliance with engineering and manufacturing specifications and standards. Will be responsible for managing supplier quality and development of assigned global suppliers. Work closely with Design Engineering and Purchasing to ensure supplied components meet specifications. Evaluate supplier PPAP submission for conformance to specifications and compliance to requirements; Conduct supplier audits and coach for continuous improvement; Evaluate QN (Quality Notification) root cause and corrective action responses from suppliers for accuracy and effectiveness.