Supplier Quality Engineer

Brunswick Boat Group•Fond du Lac, WI

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The Supplier Quality Engineer is part of the Mercury Marine Supplier Quality team and is responsible for developing, supporting, and improving supplier performance so that products consistently meet customer, engineering, and manufacturing requirements. The role partners with suppliers and internal manufacturing, engineering, procurement, and quality teams to support production, resolve quality issues, manage supplier performance, and ensure successful new product launches. The position supports supplier corrective actions and problem solving, monitors supplier performance, conducts audits and assessments, and develops improvement plans. It leads APQP activities and reviews and approves PPAP submissions, while collaborating on supplier risk mitigation and launch readiness. The role also interprets engineering drawings and GD&T requirements, maintains supplier quality records and metrics, supports nonconforming material and MRB activities, and analyzes performance data for continuous improvement. Based onsite in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, the position requires occasional day and overnight travel to supplier locations, manufacturing facilities, and company locations, up to 30%. Relocation is available. The annual hiring range is $73,600–$106,200, and the role is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. Applicants must already be authorized to work in the United States; employment visa sponsorship is not available now or in the future.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
At least 3 years of experience in Supplier Quality, Quality Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Operations, or a related technical environment.
Experience with APQP, PPAP, root cause analysis, corrective actions, and quality systems.
Ability to interpret engineering drawings and GD&T requirements.
Strong problem-solving, communication, organizational, and project management skills.
Ability to collaborate effectively with suppliers and cross-functional teams.

Nice To Haves

Experience in marine, automotive, powersports, aerospace, heavy equipment, industrial manufacturing, or engine component manufacturing.
Experience conducting supplier audits and supplier development activities.
Knowledge of SPC, DOE, capability analysis, and statistical methods.
Experience with aluminum casting, machining, forging, molding, or assembly processes.
ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), Certified Quality Auditor (CQA), or similar certification.
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.

Responsibilities

Serve as a collaborative quality resource for suppliers and internal stakeholders.
Support timely resolution of supplier-related quality issues affecting production, delivery, or customer satisfaction.
Coordinate containment, inspection, sorting, and remediation activities for suspect material.
Communicate quality concerns, risks, corrective actions, and status updates to suppliers and internal teams.
Support manufacturing operations in maintaining production continuity during supplier-related quality events.
Evaluate supplier root cause analyses and corrective action plans to ensure they address immediate and systemic causes.
Use structured problem-solving methods, including 8D, A3, 5-Why, and Fishbone analysis.
Verify corrective action implementation and effectiveness to reduce recurrence.
Monitor supplier quality performance using PPM, defect trends, audit findings, and other key performance indicators.
Conduct supplier audits and assessments to evaluate capability, quality systems, and process controls.
Work with suppliers to improve quality, delivery, and process performance.
Develop and support supplier improvement plans addressing identified risks and performance gaps.
Support risk-based supplier evaluation and development activities.
Lead APQP activities to ensure supplier readiness for new product introductions.
Review and approve PPAP submissions, including dimensional reports, PFMEAs, Control Plans, Process Flow Diagrams, capability studies, and material certifications.
Collaborate with Engineering and Procurement to identify and mitigate supplier risks during product development.
Support supplier readiness reviews and production launch activities.
Interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and GD&T requirements.
Maintain supplier quality records, reporting, and performance metrics.
Support management of nonconforming material and MRB activities.
Analyze supplier performance data and recommend continuous improvement initiatives.
Ensure compliance with applicable quality standards and business processes.