Supplier Quality Engineer

Brunswick Corporation•Brownsburg, IN

21d•$62,800 - $90,500•Onsite

About The Position

The Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) for Parts and Accessories will develop, support, and maintain suppliers through direct support of production distribution operations, root-cause and corrective-action investigations, and active engagement to optimize supplier processes for efficiency, quality, and productivity. The role serves as a subject matter expert in investigation and root-cause analysis, including issuing supplier corrective action requests (SCARs), conducting supplier audits, reviewing prints, and approving PPAPs. The SQE supports design reviews and development of new and existing components to ensure suppliers meet quoted capacity and capability requirements. The position oversees supplier quality processes for Parts and Accessories, develops processes and systems to support compliance with industry and regulatory standards, and leads solutions for urgent production and customer issues. Working cross-functionally with purchasing, quality, engineering design, and project management, the SQE monitors supplier performance, facilitates improvement initiatives, supports product quality throughout the product life cycle, and drives a culture of quality excellence and continuous improvement across the supplier network. Regular supplier visits and supplier training are part of the role. The position is based on-premise in Brownsburg, Indiana, with occasional travel of 10–15%. It has no direct reports. The stated hiring range is $62,800–$90,500 annually, and the role is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in engineering or a related technical field.
0–3 years of previous experience in engineering or technical competency, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
For recent graduates, a prior co-op or internship in a related field or industry is required.
Experience with various process systems, such as injection or blow molding, assembly, extrusions, welding, or brazing.
Strong problem-solving experience and knowledge of problem-solving tools.
Ability to interpret and understand complex drawings.
Detail-oriented, with a focus on delivering high-quality results.
Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic team environment.
Working knowledge of problem-solving techniques including 8-D, A-3, 5-Why, and Fishbone Diagram.

Nice To Haves

Supply chain or procurement management experience.
Working knowledge of APQP, including design reviews, PPAP, PFMEA, and control plans.
Working knowledge of DOE, SPC, and GD&T.
Experience with failure analysis using advanced techniques.

Responsibilities

Oversee supplier quality processes for Parts and Accessories components.
Develop processes and systems to ensure compliance with industry and regulatory standards.
Lead and facilitate quality solutions for urgent production and customer issues by defining root causes, including underlying causes, and developing preventative actions.
Work cross-functionally with purchasing and quality organizations to monitor supplier relationship, cost, quality, and delivery performance, and issue monthly performance scorecards.
Monitor and analyze supplier performance metrics to drive continuous improvement.
Lead or facilitate cross-functional teams addressing quality issues and implementing quality improvement initiatives.
Assist suppliers with product quality efforts in coordination with engineering design and project management, from initial design concept through the product life cycle, ensuring adherence to specifications and industry and regulatory standards.
Lead, facilitate, or support development of PPAP documentation, including dimensional analysis reports, process flow charts, PFMEAs, control plans, measurement system analyses, and material analysis reports, as required by the Quality Management System.
Drive quality excellence and continuous improvement within the supplier network.
Drive supplier improvement projects in quality, delivery, and cost.
Visit suppliers to complete supplier assessments, social compliance audits, quality system audits, process audits, and product launch audits as required.
Conduct supplier training programs to enhance quality awareness and performance.
Investigate and perform root-cause analysis of parts, including issuing SCARs, conducting supplier audits, reviewing prints, and approving PPAPs.
Support design reviews and development of new and existing components to ensure suppliers meet quoted capacity and capability requirements.