Supplier Quality Engineer - Welding/Fabrication

Generac • Peoria, AZ

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Supplier Quality Engineer oversees advanced and current supplier quality activities and supports quality collaboration between production facilities, Engineering, and Global Sourcing teams. The role partners closely with suppliers to strengthen quality systems and improve performance, and leads problem resolution through root cause analysis and corrective action using 8D methodologies. The position may be located in Waukesha, Belvidere, or East Peoria, or be hybrid between the locations. Occasional travel is required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline.
• At least 3 years of experience working in Quality Assurance in a plant or supplier quality role.
• At least 1 year of experience working with PPAP procedures, APQP (Control Plan and PFMEA), and ISO QMS.
• Competence using the full suite of Microsoft Office products.
• Knowledge of interpreting and applying manufacturing and quality metrics.
• Knowledge of implementing lean principles and improvements.
• Ability to work collaboratively with teams to drive improvements.
• Ability to manage shifting deadlines and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Presentation skills for audiences at all levels.
• Advanced problem-solving skills to resolve difficult issues.
• Ability to multitask and solve problems in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with international companies and in matrix organizations.
• Certified Quality Engineer.
• Certified Six Sigma Yellow or Green Belt.
• Certified Supplier Quality Auditor.
• Experience using SAP or an equivalent ERP.
• Experience using the ETQ QMS database.
• Experience using Ariba.

Responsibilities

• Manage supplier quality performance to achieve key performance indicators using supplier quality tools and resources.
• Guide suppliers in understanding the company’s expectations and objectives.
• Support New Product Introduction and Global Sourcing PPAP projects.
• Perform new supplier risk assessments and supplier quality audits.
• Lead Supplier Quality Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), Supplier Corrective Action Request (SCAR), Safe Launch Plan (SLP), and Supplier Contained Shipping activities.
• Lead supplier problem resolution through root cause analysis and corrective action using 8D methodologies.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision benefits.
• 401(k).
• Employee activities and scheduled events throughout the year for employees, retirees, families, and coworkers.
• Product loan and discount programs.
• Jeans Day every day, with dress-for-your-day flexibility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level