Senior Supplier Quality Engineer - Casting

About the Role

The Senior Supplier Quality Engineer provides strategic and tactical support to Manufacturing by executing quality activities such as advanced quality planning to support High Performance Product Development (HPPD) process, Supplier development activities, Corrective Actions, and reporting to maintain and improve customer satisfaction, eliminate errors, and improve efficiency. The Procurement Team depends on the Supplier Quality Engineer to be fully engaged with the global supply base to ensure all direct purchased materials meet performance specification requirements over time, preventing line downs, recalls, or other quality failures.

Responsibilities

• Tactical Supplier Quality:
  • Serve as a consultative resource and collaborative partner to both customers and suppliers to address needs and expectations.
  • Process PPAP submissions to enable timely new product shipments.
  • Handle tactical quality issues with assigned suppliers.
  • Review Corrective Action submissions to verify root cause analysis and preventive measures.
  • Respond to customer inquiries in a timely, accurate, and consultative manner.
  • Conduct supplier quality performance analysis and provide insights for the Buyer’s desk plan and category team.
  • Analyze and evaluate supplier PPM performance to recommend improvements.
  • Provide quality performance data to assess past performance and identify continuous improvement opportunities.
• Factory Support:
  • Support Manufacturing by performing or coordinating initial sort/inspection of suspect parts to maintain production goals.
  • Issue Corrective Actions to suppliers for discrepant materials to ensure root cause analysis.
  • Inspire trust and motivate teams by demonstrating influential leadership and living the organization’s vision.
• Process Management:
  • Document materials rejected due to quality issues to maintain inventory accuracy in MRB.
  • Verify materials received correspond to shipment documentation.
  • Interpret engineering drawings, schematics, or formulas to determine quality and reliability standards per warranty agreements.
  • Maintain quality service by adhering to organization standards.
• Supplier Development:
  • Work directly with suppliers to perform audits, analyze performance, and develop improvement plans.
  • Develop processes and systems with suppliers to ensure continual quality improvement on current/service products.
  • Handle tactical quality issues (e.g., spills, PPAP) with assigned suppliers.
  • Develop risk-based scheduling for proactive supplier evaluations.
  • Drive APQP activities on new part development.
  • Issue SCARs (Supplier Corrective Action Requests).
  • Excel in a cross-functional team environment with buyers, category managers, R&D engineers, and site Supplier Quality engineers.

This position requires occasional day and/or overnight travel by auto or airplane, up to 20%.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
• 7+ years of experience in a manufacturing, operations, or quality engineering environment.
• Thorough knowledge of blueprint analysis, including GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing).
• Experience with SPC (Statistical Process Control) and data processing for critical features.
• Proficiency in quality concepts: basic quality tools and problem-solving techniques.
• Knowledge of casting processes and forging.
• Experience with or demonstrated knowledge of aluminum: sand, investment, high-pressure die cast, permanent molding, cores, etc.
• Machine shop experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in engine or engine component manufacturing or assembly.
• ASQ certification as a Quality Manager, Engineer, or Auditor.
• Lean Six Sigma Green or Black Belt certification with project experience.

Pay

The hiring range for this position is $86,500 to $126,800 annually. The actual base pay offered will vary based on job-related knowledge, skills, relevant experience, business needs, and geographic location. This position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Paid vacation.
• 401k with up to 4% company match.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contribution.
• Well-being program.
• Product purchase discounts.
• Additional benefits available; details can be found here.

About the Company

Brunswick Corporation is a global marine leader committed to innovation and transforming experiences on the water and beyond. The company values diversity of thought and experience, fostering an inclusive culture where growth and development are prioritized. Mercury Marine, a division of Brunswick, is the world’s leading manufacturer of recreational marine propulsion engines, offering engines, boats, services, and parts for marine applications.