Senior Manager - Supplier Quality, Power Systems

Rehlko•Glendale, WI

11d•Hybrid

About The Position

Our work is guided by our purpose: creating an energy-resilient world for a better future. This purpose embodies the legacy we bring, with more than 100 years as the global leader in energy resilience, delivering solutions critical to sustain and improve life. Our teams have the opportunity to provide a critical resource – energy – that ensures safety, security, and independence for people around the world. Our team members are focused on pushing boundaries, continuing to innovate in an ever-changing landscape, and keeping up with the pace required to create solutions for today’s world demands. Our product range includes engines, generators, power conversion, UPS systems, EV components and electrification solutions, microgrid controls and management, and clean energy solutions that serve a broad spectrum of OEM, residential, industrial, and commercial customers. At Rehlko, you have the freedom to identify, create, and deliver solutions – large and small – that help people and communities thrive in the moments that matter. At Rehlko, our team members are the essential energy that powers our organization’s success. We are committed to fostering a safe and sustainable work environment where safety is everyone’s responsibility. We empower every team member to actively participate in our Zero Is Possible safety culture by encouraging open communication, proactively reporting hazards, following protocols, and suggesting improvements. Join us in creating an energy resilient world for a better future! BASIC FUNCTION The Senior Supplier Quality Manager will lead the supplier quality program for North America Power Systems, driving strategic initiatives and operational excellence across all suppliers to the Mosel site. This role safeguards production continuity by implementing robust quality systems that prevent disruptions caused by supplier-related issues, supports new product development, and fosters supplier partnerships and supplier development to achieve world-class supplier performance. The position will have regional responsibility for North America and also have a leadership role in supplier development for strategic Power Systems suppliers globally.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical field; Master’s degree preferred.
8+ years of progressive experience in supplier quality management, including leadership roles.
Proven track record in global supplier development and quality systems implementation.
Expertise in advanced problem-solving, risk management, and strategic planning.
Strong leadership, communication, and negotiation skills with ability to influence at executive levels.
Global supplier audit experience and familiarity with multiple manufacturing technologies.
Functional knowledge of multiple manufacturing processes and material science.
Accomplished change agent with strong business aptitude and analytical skills.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide leadership, guidance, and mentoring to the Supplier Quality team, enabling continuous technical and career development.
Develop and implement regional supplier quality roadmaps aligned with corporate objectives.
Identify suppliers in need of quality system and performance improvement and lead supplier development activity.
Lead escalations and crisis management for critical suppliers impacting North American operations.
Champion digital quality tools and analytics for proactive supplier performance management.
Ensure quality plans at suppliers are adequate to support business growth and key strategic initiatives.
Work cross-functionally to ensure supplier quality activity is applied for new product development, including supplier qualification, sourcing decisions, print reviews, and PPAP.
Prepare and present reports on supplier quality performance to senior leadership.
Act as a key advisor to Procurement and Operations leadership on supplier quality risks and opportunities.
Work as part of a global leadership team to develop and improve the global supplier quality program.