Supplier Quality Engineer II

Dometic Corporation•Elkhart, IN

10h•Onsite

About The Position

The Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) manages supplier quality performance and supports supplier quality activities throughout the product lifecycle. Working closely with Sourcing, Quality, Engineering, Manufacturing, and suppliers, this role ensures compliance with Dometic quality requirements, supports new product introductions, resolves supplier quality issues, and drives continuous improvement. The SQE contributes to supplier qualification, PPAP validation, corrective action management, and supplier performance monitoring. This position reports to the Supplier Development Manager and is onsite in Elkhart, Indiana. The role also executes responsibilities under Dometic’s Quality Management System, supports implementation and continual improvement of Quality Assurance processes, and maintains compliance with ISO 9001 requirements and Dometic Quality policies. The SQE may require suppliers to meet product specifications and quality requirements, require corrective actions to be implemented and closed, and recommend supplier development or escalation activities based on performance and risk. Domestic and international travel of up to 30% is required.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
At least 5 years of manufacturing experience.
Experience with supplier quality processes and systems, including APQP, PPAP, and supplier quality management.
Knowledge of PFMEA, Control Plans, MSA/Gage R&R, process capability (Cp/Cpk), GD&T, root cause analysis, 8D, and CAPA.
Working knowledge of ISO 9001:2015, statistical quality methods, and manufacturing processes.
Ability to manage supplier quality, conduct audits, validate processes, assess risk, and drive continuous improvement.
Strong analytical skills, including the ability to interpret data and implement corrective actions.
Leadership skills, including accountability, decision-making, initiative, customer focus, and results orientation.
Effective communication and strong collaboration, negotiation, conflict-resolution, and relationship-building skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and quality management or ERP systems.
Willingness and ability to travel up to 30% domestically and internationally.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree preferred.
Experience working with global suppliers and cross-functional teams preferred.
ASQ CQE, CSQP, and/or ISO 9001 Internal Auditor certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

Ensure suppliers comply with the Dometic Supplier Quality Manual and applicable regulatory requirements.
Monitor supplier quality performance, maintain performance reporting, and track and analyze PPM, OTD, and FTQ metrics.
Support supplier qualification and disqualification activities with Supplier Development Engineering.
Coordinate Supplier Corrective Action Requests (SCARs) with suppliers and internal stakeholders; communicate corrective action activities to internal and external customers.
Drive timely resolution of supplier nonconformances and quality concerns, including material disposition and containment with Quality Engineers and suppliers.
Use structured problem-solving methodologies and quality tools to identify root causes and implement effective corrective actions.
Lead PPAP validation and approval for supplier components and support supplier PPAP submissions for new product launches.
Provide technical guidance to suppliers throughout APQP and PPAP processes and evaluate supplier readiness and process capability for production implementation.
Identify and implement improvements to product quality, customer satisfaction, and cost; assist with procedures, work instructions, and quality system documentation; and share supplier best practices.
Support review and improvement of supplier manufacturing processes and quality systems.
Maintain supplier contact information and quality records, and support compliance activities relating to Conflict Minerals (CMRT), REACH, RoHS, California Proposition 65, and other customer and regulatory requirements.
Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Sourcing, and Quality teams to resolve supplier issues; participate in supplier visits and escalations; and provide technical support on supplier performance and process improvement.
Execute responsibilities defined within the Dometic QMS and support implementation, maintenance, and continual improvement of Quality Assurance processes.
Comply with applicable Supplier Quality procedures, work instructions, and standards, including the Supplier Quality Manual, Supplier Assessment Process, Supplier Qualification Process, PPAP Process, Run-at-Rate Process, and Dometic PPAP Workbook.
Maintain compliance with ISO 9001 requirements and Dometic Quality policies.
Require supplier compliance with Dometic product specifications and quality requirements, and require implementation and closure of corrective actions arising from customer complaints, audits, and supplier quality concerns.
Recommend supplier development and escalation activities based on supplier performance and risk.