Supplier Quality Engineer

Brunswick Boat Group•Brownsburg, IN

20d•Onsite

About The Position

The Supplier Quality Engineer for Parts and Accessories is responsible for developing, supporting, and maintaining suppliers through direct support of production distribution operations, root cause and corrective action investigations, and work with suppliers to improve process efficiency, quality, and productivity. The role serves as a subject matter expert in investigating parts and conducting root cause analysis, including issuing Supplier Corrective Action Requests (SCARs), supplier audits, print reviews, and PPAP approvals. The position supports design reviews and development of new and existing components to ensure suppliers meet quoted capacity and capability requirements. It oversees supplier quality processes, develops systems for compliance with industry and regulatory standards, and leads quality solutions for urgent production and customer issues. The engineer works with purchasing, quality, engineering design, and project management to monitor supplier performance, improve products throughout their life cycle, and ensure adherence to specifications. The role also leads or supports PPAP documentation development, supplier improvement projects, performance monitoring, audits, and training. The position is based on-premise in Brownsburg, Indiana, with occasional travel of 10–15%. It has no direct reports and is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. Applicants must already be authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available. Relocation is available.

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.
Recent graduates must have a related co-op or internship experience.
Experience with process systems such as injection/blow molding, assembly, extrusions, welding, or brazing.
Strong problem-solving experience and familiarity with problem-solving tools.
Ability to interpret and understand complex drawings.
Detail-oriented approach 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 such as 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.
Investigate parts and lead root cause analysis, including issuing SCARs, conducting supplier audits, reviewing prints, and approving PPAPs.
Support design reviews and development of new and existing components to ensure supplier capacity and capability meet quoted requirements.
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 and implementing 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 alongside engineering design and project management from initial design concept through the product life cycle.
Lead, facilitate, or support development of PPAP documentation, including dimensional analysis reports, process flow charts, PFMEA, control plans, measurement system analysis, and material analysis reports, as required by the Quality Management System.
Promote quality excellence and continuous improvement within the supplier network.
Drive supplier improvement projects related to quality, delivery, and costs.
Visit suppliers to conduct supplier assessment, social compliance, quality system, process, and product launch audits as required.
Conduct supplier training programs to improve quality awareness and performance.