Supplier Quality Engineer

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

• Lead supplier quality audits to ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Lead PPAP (Production Part Approval Process) activities from a technical perspective.
• Escalate unresolved quality issues as appropriate to facilitate resolution with vendors.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers while focusing on the improvement of product quality.
• Prepare and process product reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
• Identify opportunity and necessity for internally-designed Quality Check fixtures.
• Maintain and report Supplier Scorecards.
• Recommend new or enhanced methods, procedures and standards.
• Support the development of New Product Engineering Test Plan and monitor the compliance of the plan related to critical suppliers.
• Lead advanced problem-solving endeavors.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural, Industrial, Mechanical Engineering, or related field; minimum of 3 years' experience working within a manufacturing facility as a part of an engineering or operations department; or combination of education and experience.
• Excellent communication skills (both written and oral).
• Agriculture, Construction or Heavy Equipment manufacturing background helpful.
• Demonstrated problem-solving expertise, including experience with precision measuring tools and mechanical troubleshooting.
• Project management experience and proven ability to plan and deliver engineering projects.
• Formal problem-solving certification a plus (e.g., Shainin Red X or Six Sigma).
• Propensity to build and manage relationships at all organizational levels, including senior leadership; exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience leading cross-functional quality or process improvement initiatives.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience in 3D modeling software (i.e. Creo, Solidworks, Inventor).

Qualifications

Great Plains Manufacturing, headquartered in Salina, KS, is a proud subsidiary of Kubota with more than 50 years as a Kansas leader in the design, engineering and manufacturing of agricultural implements, including seeding, tillage, and landscaping equipment. Our new Construction Equipment Division adds Kubota-branded skid steers, compact track loaders, and CE attachments, supported by Kubota Construction R&D Engineering in Salina. Operating in eight Kansas communities with multiple divisions, including Great Plains Ag; Land Pride; Great Plains International; and the Construction Equipment Division, we employ over 2,000 people and are committed to innovation and professional growth.

Benefits

Explore our open opportunities at www.WorkForGPM.com.

Pay

N/A

Schedule

Typically Monday-Thursday from 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Some overnight travel outside of Kansas is required (up to 30%).