Principal Supplier Quality Engineer

Oshkosh Corporation • Oshkosh, WI

1d • $82,900 - $134,300

About The Position

As a principal engineer for supplier quality you will provide quality planning, control, and improvement support for global procurement & supply chain, engineering and manufacturing to assure Oshkosh Corporation product quality meets the customers' expectations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Quality Engineering, Industrial Engineering or related field
• 5-plus years of experience in specific areas of Quality or Purchasing such as: supplier quality management, supplier quality engineering, quality management/engineering, supplier integration, strategic supply management, supplier development, scheduling, forecasting, logistics, etc.

Nice To Haves

• Project Management Professional Certification
• Prior supply management leadership experience
• Prior project management experience
• Understanding of operations
• Experience in working with and visiting suppliers globally
• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certified
• Skill in interpersonal communications, negotiation, and conflict resolution
• Understanding of fundamental business principles and practices
• Knowledge and application of Supply Management Processes and tools
• Cross-functional work experience(s) in multiple major areas such as: Accounting, Product Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing Operations, Warehousing and/or Distribution, Production Employee supervision, Supply Management, Marketing, Human Resources, Industrial Engineering, etc. (Cross functional work experience(s) in 2 major areas such as: Quality, Manufacturing Operations, Supply Management, Marketing, etc.)

Responsibilities

• Verify supplier manufacturing processes (PFMEA, Control Plans, Cpk and Ppk studies, etc.) for stability and control.
• Facilitate Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) techniques with suppliers and internal stakeholders
• Monitors and facilitates quality activities for Production Part Approval Process (PPAP).
• Verifies process control, capability and sustainability of the supplier.
• Investigate supplier quality issues concerning products and/or processes.
• Execute standard supplier quality processes to facilitate issue resolution and validation
• Gather and analyze internal and external data to help identify exposure, impact, root causes and corrective actions
• Perform supplier certification through the Global Supplier Quality Audit
• Support the Global Supplier Quality Council through continuous improvement.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally as required. Estimated Travel expectations – 30%

Benefits

• The above pay range reflects the minimum and maximum target pay for the position across all U.S. locations. Within this range, individual pay is determined by various factors, including the scope and responsibilities of the role, the candidate's experience, education and skills, as well as the equity of pay among team members in similar positions.
• Beyond offering a competitive total rewards package, we prioritize a people-first culture and offer various opportunities to support team member growth and success.
• Oshkosh is committed to working with and offering reasonable accommodation to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to disability for any part of the employment process, please contact us at [email protected].
• Oshkosh Corporation is a merit-based Equal Opportunity Employer. Job opportunities are open for application to all qualified individuals and selection decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristic. To the extent that information is provided or collected regarding categories as provided by law it will in no way affect the decision regarding an employment application.
• Oshkosh Corporation will not discharge or in any manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with Oshkosh Corporation's legal duty to furnish information.
• Certain positions with Oshkosh Corporation require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations or the Export Administration Regulations. Applicants for these positions may need to be "U.S. Persons," as defined in these regulations. Generally, a "U.S. Person" is a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or an individual who has been admitted as a refugee or granted asylum.
• Advance your career by advancing the world. For many of our team members, this is more than a career. It’s a calling. Oshkosh is home to thousands of difference-makers working together to build, serve and protect people and communities around the world. From the front lines to the firehouse, the people we serve are driven by a sense of purpose. The people who work here are no different. Our engineering and product innovation help keep soldiers and firefighters safe, is critical in building and keeping communities clean and helps people do their jobs every day. As part of a People First culture, you’ll be encouraged and empowered to take ownership of your work, develop your career and make a real impact on the world around you. Oshkosh is a global company that designs and manufactures some of the world’s toughest specialty and access equipment under the brands of JLG®, Hinowa, Power Towers, Pierce®, MAXIMETAL™, Oshkosh® Defense, McNeilus®, IMT®, Jerr-Dan®, Frontline™ Communications, Oshkosh® Airport Products, Oshkosh® AeroTech™ and Pratt Miller.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal