Supplier Quality Engineer

Responsibilities

• Lead supplier quality planning activities for new product development programs and current production.
• Participate in and facilitate quality-focused activities including FMEA, control plans, design reviews, supplier audits, risk assessments, and root cause investigations.
• Drive supplier corrective actions utilizing 8D problem-solving methodologies.
• Support supplier quality improvement initiatives and resolve supplier-related quality concerns.
• Review and analyze quality data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Ensure effective execution of quality processes including Supplier Change Requests (SCRs), Return Goods Authorizations (RGAs), and supplier improvement activities.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, supply management, and supplier teams to improve product quality and reliability.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Technology, or equivalent related experience.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in Quality Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or Supply Management within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience utilizing quality tools such as: FMEA, SPC (Statistical Process Control), Root Cause Analysis, Corrective Actions / 8D, Six Sigma methodologies.
• Experience with data analysis and statistical techniques used to identify and resolve quality issues.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Supplier Quality Engineering experience.
• Supplier audit experience.
• Experience with DPARs and design reviews.
• Knowledge of SAP-PAG and SAP-PDM.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing principles.
• Experience supporting agricultural, heavy equipment, utility vehicle, or related manufacturing environments.