You'll have the opportunity to:lead supplier quality initiatives for aluminum materials and components across the americas region. This experienced and proactive aluminum sqe senior coordinator role, will focus on ensuring supplier performance meets stringent quality standards, driving continuous improvement, and building a robust supplier quality framework to support organizational goals, including compliance with usmca regulations. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in aluminum materials, casting/foundry processes, quality engineering tools, and strong leadership skills to mentor a regional team of sqes.you'll thrive in this role if you have the following skills, experienceand competencies:required: team leadership: lead, mentor, and develop a team of supplier quality engineers focused on aluminum suppliers, promoting accountability, collaboration, and professional growth.supplier quality management: oversee supplier selection, auditing, and performance monitoring for aluminum suppliers in the americas, ensuring adherence to quality specifications and standards.aluminum industry expertise: apply in-depth knowledge of aluminum casting processes (e.g., die casting, sand casting, gravity die casting), alloy properties, and regional manufacturing capabilities to assess and improve supplier quality.quality assurance and improvement: conduct root cause analysis, implement corrective actions (e.g., 8d, ppap, apqp), and drive supplier development programs to reduce defects and enhance process capability.market and trend analysis: monitor aluminum market trends, and regional supplier capabilities to anticipate quality risks and opportunities.compliance and regulations: ensure suppliers comply with usmca rules of origin, quality requirements for automotive/aerospace standards (e.g., iatf 16949, as9100), and other relevant regulations.cost of poor quality: analyze cost breakdown structures related to quality issues (e.g., scrap, rework, warranties) and collaborate with procurement to optimize supplier performance and total cost.cross-functional collaboration: partner with purchasing, engineering, manufacturing, and legal teams to align supplier quality strategies with business needs and resolve issues effectively.strategic initiatives: contribute to long-term supplier quality strategies, including risk assessments, capability building, and establishment of kpis for the regional team.communication: effectively communicate quality metrics, audit findings, and improvement plans to suppliers, internal stakeholders, and senior leadership.deep understanding of aluminum alloys, foundry processes, defect analysis, and influences on supply quality.strong leadership, mentoring, and team-building abilities.excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with proficiency in root cause analysis and corrective actions.advanced auditing and negotiation skills for supplier interactions.superior communication and stakeholder management capabilities.strategic thinking to align quality initiatives with business objectives.certifications: cqe (certified quality engineer), cssbb (six sigma black belt), or similar certifications are a plus.key competencies:leadership and team developmenttechnical expertise in aluminum qualityanalytical and strategic thinkingeffective communication and influencerisk management and continuous improvementresults-oriented with a focus on complianceeducation: bachelor's degree in engineering (materials, mechanical, metallurgical, or related field); master's degree or advanced certifications preferred.experience: 7+ years in supplier quality engineering or quality assurance, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.proven expertise in the aluminum industry, including casting processes, material testing, and regional supplier landscapes in the americas.hands-on experience with quality tools (e.g., ppap, apqp, fmea, spc) and standards like iatf 16949 or iso 9001.familiarity with usmca compliance and trade regulations for materials sourcing.acknowledging the power of diversity: brp: is dedicated to nurturing a culture that invites, connects, and propels the ambitions of people of all backgrounds, profiles, beliefs and experiences. Ultimately, the diversity and uniqueness of our people fuel our ingenuity and set the course for the path ahead for this reason, we value diversity and we strive to always push each other forward to build an inclusive workplace where every employee feels like they belong, where they can grow and find meaning. Welcome to brp we're a world leader in recreational vehicles and boats, creating innovative ways to move on snow, water, asphalt, dirt and even in the air. Headquartered in the canadian town of valcourt, quebec, our company is rooted in a spirit of ingenuity and intense customer focus. Today, we operate manufacturing facilities in canada, the united states, mexico, finland, australia and austria, with a workforce made up of close to 20,000 spirited people, all driven by the deeply held belief that at work, as with life itself, it's not about the destination; it's about the journey. This position is based in queretaro, mexico and is eligible to the brp employee referral program. You will have the opportunity to work in hybrid mode, 2 to 3 days in the office. Resumes in english will be preferred.