Supplier Quality Engineer

Land Vehicles Americas•Elkhart, IN

25d•Onsite

About The Position

The Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) is responsible for managing supplier quality performance and supporting supplier quality activities throughout the product lifecycle. This role works closely with Sourcing, Quality, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Suppliers to ensure compliance with Dometic quality requirements, support new product introductions, resolve supplier quality issues, and drive continuous improvement initiatives. The SQE plays a key role in supplier qualification, PPAP validation, corrective action management, and supplier performance monitoring.

Requirements

Managing supplier quality performance
Supporting supplier quality activities throughout the product lifecycle
Ensuring compliance with Dometic quality requirements
Supporting new product introductions
Resolving supplier quality issues
Driving continuous improvement initiatives
Supplier qualification
PPAP validation
Corrective action management
Supplier performance monitoring
Supplier compliance with Dometic Supplier Quality Manual and applicable regulatory requirements
Monitoring supplier quality performance
Maintaining supplier performance reporting
Supporting supplier qualification and disqualification activities
Tracking and analyzing supplier quality metrics (PPM, OTD, FTQ)
Coordinating Supplier Corrective Action Requests (SCARs)
Facilitating communication of corrective action activities
Driving timely resolution of supplier nonconformances and quality concerns
Partnering with Quality Engineers and suppliers on material disposition and containment activities
Utilizing structured problem-solving methodologies and quality tools
Leading PPAP validation and approval activities
Supporting supplier PPAP submissions for new product launches
Providing technical guidance to suppliers throughout APQP and PPAP processes
Evaluating supplier readiness and process capability
Identifying and implementing improvements
Assisting in developing procedures, work instructions, and quality system documentation
Maintaining and sharing supplier best practices
Supporting ongoing review and improvement of supplier manufacturing processes and quality systems
Maintaining supplier contact information and quality records
Supporting compliance activities related to Conflict Minerals (CMRT), REACH, RoHS, California Proposition 65, and other customer and regulatory requirements
Collaborating with Engineering, Manufacturing, Sourcing, and Quality teams
Participating in supplier visits and escalation activities
Providing technical support regarding supplier quality performance and process improvements
Executing responsibilities defined within the Dometic Quality Management System (QMS)
Supporting implementation, maintenance, and continual improvement of Quality Assurance processes
Complying with applicable Supplier Quality procedures, work instructions, and standards
Maintaining compliance with ISO 9001 requirements and Dometic Quality policies
Requiring supplier compliance with Dometic product specifications and quality requirements
Requiring supplier implementation and closure of corrective actions
Recommending supplier development actions and escalation activities

Responsibilities

Ensure supplier compliance with the Dometic Supplier Quality Manual and all applicable regulatory requirements.
Monitor supplier quality performance and maintain supplier performance reporting.
Support supplier qualification and disqualification activities in partnership with Supplier Development Engineering.
Track and analyze supplier quality metrics including Parts Per Million (PPM), On-Time Delivery (OTD), & First-Time Quality (FTQ).
Coordinate Supplier Corrective Action Requests (SCARs) with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
Facilitate communication of corrective action activities to internal and external customers.
Drive timely resolution of supplier nonconformances and quality concerns.
Partner with Quality Engineers and suppliers on material disposition and containment activities associated with SCAR investigations.
Utilize structured problem-solving methodologies and quality tools to identify root causes and implement effective corrective actions.
Lead PPAP validation and approval activities for supplier components.
Support supplier PPAP submissions for new product launches, including PFMEA, Process Flow Diagrams, Control Plans, Measurement System Analysis (MSA / Gage R&R) & Process Capability Studies (Cp/Cpk).
Provide technical guidance to suppliers throughout APQP and PPAP processes.
Evaluate supplier readiness and process capability for production implementation.
Identify and implement improvements that enhance product quality, increase customer satisfaction, and reduce costs.
Assist in developing procedures, work instructions, and quality system documentation.
Maintain and share supplier best practices across the organization.
Support ongoing review and improvement of supplier manufacturing processes and quality systems.
Maintain supplier contact information and quality records.
Support compliance activities related to Conflict Minerals (CMRT), REACH, RoHS, California Proposition 65, Other customer and regulatory requirements
Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Sourcing, and Quality teams to resolve supplier issues.
Participate in supplier visits and escalation activities related to critical quality concerns.
Provide technical support regarding supplier quality performance and process improvements.
Execute responsibilities defined within the Dometic Quality Management System (QMS).
Support implementation, maintenance, and continual improvement of Quality Assurance processes.
Comply with applicable Supplier Quality procedures, work instructions, and standards including Supplier Quality Manual, Supplier Assessment Process, Supplier Qualification Process, PPAP Process, Run-at-Rate Process & Dometic PPAP Workbook.
Maintain compliance with ISO 9001 requirements and Dometic Quality policies.
Require supplier compliance with Dometic product specifications and quality requirements.
Require supplier implementation and closure of corrective actions resulting from customer complaints, audits, and supplier quality concerns.
Recommend supplier development actions and escalation activities based on performance and risk.