Supplier Quality Engineer

Grand Design RV•Middlebury, IN

About The Position

Grand Design RV is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to ensure purchased components and materials meet engineering, quality, regulatory, and performance requirements. The role focuses on preventing defects, resolving non-conformances, improving supplier capability, and confirming corrective actions are effective and sustained. The position works with suppliers and internal teams in a manufacturing environment to support quality and production needs.

Requirements

Minimum of 5 years of quality experience, or a recent bachelor's degree in engineering, engineering technology, quality, manufacturing, or a related field with prior quality or supplier quality internship experience.
Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, tolerances, and bills of material.
Knowledge of measurement systems, inspection methods, root-cause analysis, and corrective action.
Proficient in Word and Excel, including quality-data analysis and presentation.
Professional communication and effective collaboration with suppliers and cross-functional teams.
Strong analytical, technical problem-solving, and root-cause analysis skills.
Ability to translate engineering requirements into practical supplier and inspection controls.
Strong project management, prioritization, communication, and follow-through.
Sound judgment, adaptability, accountability, and commitment to quality.
Ability to lift up to 75 lbs. and to stand, stoop, climb stairs, and use ladders.
Ability to work in non-climate-controlled manufacturing and outdoor areas, sit for extended periods, and drive within the Grand Design RV complex.

Nice To Haves

ASQ quality certification or Lean/Six Sigma training.
Experience with 8D, 5 Why, statistical process control, capability, and measurement system analysis.
Experience with supplier audits, production-part approval, advanced product quality planning, new-product introduction, or process engineering.
Experience using AI tools to analyze data, summarize findings, automate routine work, and support supplier quality problem-solving.
Ability to use Microsoft Power BI to analyze supplier quality data, identify trends, and create clear dashboards and reports.
Hands-on, self-directed, and effective in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

Work safely and comply with company policies and procedures.
Investigate purchased-part non-conformances and coordinate containment, disposition, and corrective action.
Perform inspections and technical evaluations using drawings, specifications, and measurement equipment.
Manage Supplier Quality Alerts, SCARs, and 8D actions; verify root cause, implementation, and effectiveness.
Partner with Engineering, Purchasing, Operations, Testing, and Quality to resolve risks and support production.
Support supplier qualification, new-product introduction, production-part approval, and change control.
Conduct supplier assessments, process audits, capability reviews, and follow-up verification.
Develop inspection and validation requirements for component fit, function, durability, and compliance.
Analyze supplier performance, defect trends, and cost-of-quality data; communicate risks and drive improvement.
Perform other duties as assigned.