Senior Supplier Quality Engineer

Generac Power Systems•Beaver Dam, WI

About The Position

The Supplier Quality Engineer manages supplier quality functions for an assigned plant and supports supplier quality activities across the production facility, Engineering, Corporate Supplier Quality, and Global Sourcing teams. The role works with internal and external suppliers to improve performance, resolve problems, determine root causes, and implement corrective actions using 8D problem-solving methods. It also ensures supplier and component launch readiness in accordance with the Generac Quality Management System (GQMS). The position supports supplier quality issues, New Product Introduction (NPI), PPAP projects, supplier development, supplier change management, and the Material Review Board (MRB) process. It acts under the direction of the Plant Quality Manager. Occasional travel is required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
5+ years of experience in a Supplier Quality Engineer role with an OEM company.
3–5 years of experience working in Quality Assurance in a plant or supplier quality role.
2+ years of experience working with PPAP procedures, APQP (Control Plan and PFMEA), PPAP, and ISO.
Experience working in a production plant with an assembly process.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with international companies and in matrix organizations.
Certified Quality Engineer.
Certified Six Sigma Green Belt.
Certified Quality Auditor.
Previous experience using SAP or an equivalent ERP.

Responsibilities

Manage internal and external supplier quality issues for the assigned plant.
Support facility Quality Managers with follow-up on supplier corrective actions.
Support New Product Introduction and Global Sourcing with PPAP projects.
Participate in continuous improvement activities.
Manage quality issues involving purchased parts and sister-facility parts, including initial contact, containment, and permanent corrective action.
Conduct supplier audits, evaluate performance, develop action plans, and provide recommendations to improve supplier performance.
Support plant-level NPI by evaluating part fit-up and PPAP.
Work with Corporate Supplier Quality and the sourcing group to identify and execute supplier development opportunities.
Manage supplier change management requests at the plant level.
Execute the MRB process with the material, manufacturing, and planning teams for rejected supplier parts.
Work with suppliers to identify root causes and implement corrective actions using 8D problem-solving methods.
Ensure supplier and component launch readiness according to the GQMS.