NSQ6 Appearance Approval Specialist #1056285
Job Description:
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
We are looking for an energetic, organized, experienced Supplier Quality Appearance Approval Specialist to join our growing team. The Supplier Quality Appearance Approval Specialist will own and administer our Appearance Approval process (AAR), working directly with exterior and interior suppliers to evaluate, approve, and document appearance attributes in alignment with our color, grain, gloss, and material standards. This role is the primary interface between Styling, Engineering, and the supply base on all appearance-related quality matters.
 
WHAT YOU GET TO DO:
In this position, the candidate will be responsible for leading the Appearance Approval Record (AAR) process for exterior, interior, and trim suppliers, conducting physical appearance evaluations against approved masters and our appearance standards, and documenting approvals within the PPAP package. The Specialist will manage appearance master retention and traceability, coordinate appearance sign-off events with Styling and Program teams, issue supplier disposition for appearance deviations, and drive corrective action where appearance attributes fall outside of acceptance criteria. This role also supports supplier development in color matching, surface quality, grain replication, and material appearance consistency across the supply base.
 
WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TEAM:

• Engineering Degree or equiv. or previous working level experience
• 5+ years of experience in Supplier Quality or Color & Trim with direct involvement in appearance approval processes (AAR), color/grain/gloss evaluation, and PPAP documentation for interior or exterior components.
• Excellent communication and relationship building skills.
• Hands-on experience with appearance-sensitive components including injection-molded plastics, soft trim, painted surfaces, chrome/bright work, seals, and textiles.
• Ability to identify appearance non-conformances, communicate disposition clearly to suppliers, and drive timely corrective action to protect program timing and customer experience.
• Familiarity with color measurement tools (spectrophotometer), gloss meters, and visual assessment methods under standardized lighting conditions.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and material/appearance specifications; experience with AIAG AAR requirements and their integration into the PPAP process.
• Strong analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills
• High level of integrity
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced start-up environment.

 
Additional Info:
 
At FastTek Global, Our Purpose is Our People and Our Planet. We come to work each day and are reminded we are helping people find their success stories. Also, Doing the right thing is our mantra.  We act responsibly, give back to the communities we serve and have a little fun along the way.
We have been doing this with pride, dedication and plain, old-fashioned hard work for 24 years!
FastTek Global is financially strong, privately held company that is 100% consultant and client focused.
We've differentiated ourselves by being fast, flexible, creative and honest. Throw out everything you've heard, seen, or felt about every other IT Consulting company. We do unique things and we do them for Fortune 10, Fortune 500, and technology start-up companies.
Our benefits are second to none and thanks to our flexible benefit options you can choose the benefits you need or want, options include:
 

• Medical and Dental (FastTek pays majority of the medical program)
• Vision
• Personal Time Off (PTO) Program
• Long Term Disability (100% paid)
• Life Insurance (100% paid)
• 401(k) with immediate vesting and 3% (of salary) dollar-for-dollar match

 
Plus, we have a lucrative employee referral program and an employee recognition culture.
FastTek Global was named one of the Top Work Places in Michigan by the Detroit Free Press in 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023!
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AI & Hiring Disclosure
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