Supplier Quality Engineer

Alliance Laundry Systems•Ripon, WI

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the general direction of the Quality Leader, this position is accountable for the coordination of obtaining design/process compatibility with existing parts and products. Functioning as a key member of multiple functional teams determining the capability of existing and new suppliers. This position is located On-Site in Ripon, WI.

Requirements

2-4 years of experience in quality assurance and/or control preferred.
Background in QMS management in a certified ISO or IATF organization.
Functional knowledge of statistical concepts as applied to the field of Quality Assurance.
Problem-solving ability, effective communication skills and diplomacy required.
Experience evaluating supplier's quality systems and ability to facilitate process improvements.
Blueprint reading and ability to interpret standards such as ASTM.
Demonstrated strong computer skills in Microsoft applications.
AS degree required with equivalent experience or ASQ Quality Engineering Certification.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a project team environment is beneficial.
Knowledge of SAP is beneficial.

Responsibilities

Tracking resolutions of supplier quality/productivity top issues.
Supporting the effort of new design introduction.
Providing reject and warranty data to the management team for analysis.
Determination of inspection/test equipment required to assess the conformance to specifications.
Member of the process review team, helping Product Engineering introduce purchased and manufactured components.
Determining and proposing statistical process controls for appropriate suppliers' processes.
Initiating and leading technical reviews of supplied parts and the supplier's quality management system (QMS).
Maintaining quality documentation at test and audit to engineering specifications.
Supervising quality process control and audit personnel assigned.
Conducting on-site or virtual audits to evaluate supplier quality systems and process capability.
Managing the PPAP (Production Part Approval Process) or similar qualification processes for new parts.
Investigating non-conforming materials and driving corrective/preventive actions (SCARs/CAPA).
Analyzing and facilitating APQP processes with the ability to coach and develop internal teams in support of supplier product qualifications and launch readiness.
Tracking supplier KPIs (e.g., defects per million, on-time delivery) and conducting performance reviews.
Working with design and manufacturing engineering to define component specifications and tolerances.
Driving lean manufacturing and quality improvement initiatives at supplier locations.