Senior Supplier Quality Engineer

Generac•Beaver Dam, WI

About The Position

The Senior Supplier Quality Engineer manages supplier quality functions for an assigned plant and supports supplier quality activities across production facilities, Engineering, Corporate Supplier Quality, and Global Sourcing. The role works with internal and external suppliers to improve performance, resolve quality problems, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions using methods such as 8D problem solving. It ensures supplier and component launch readiness in accordance with the Generac Quality Management System (GQMS), supports supplier quality for new product introduction, and operates under the direction of the Plant Quality Manager. The position manages quality issues involving purchased parts and parts from sister facilities, supports supplier corrective-action follow-up, and participates in continuous improvement. It also includes supplier audits and performance evaluation, supplier development, plant-level supplier change management, PPAP support, and executing the material review board (MRB) process for rejected supplier parts. The job involves occasional travel and regular computer-based work, along with standing, walking, and occasional lifting up to 25 pounds.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
At least 5 years of experience in a supplier quality engineering role with an OEM company.
3–5 years of experience working in Quality Assurance in a plant or supplier quality role.
At least 2 years of experience working with PPAP procedures, APQP (Control Plan and PFMEA), 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 associated with purchased parts and sister-facility parts, including initial supplier 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 for rejected supplier parts in coordination with material, manufacturing, and planning teams.
Work with suppliers to determine root causes and resolve problems using corrective action and 8D problem-solving methods.
Ensure supplier and component launch readiness as defined by the GQMS.