Supplier Quality Engineer

About Pierce, An Oshkosh Company

At Pierce Manufacturing, we build trucks that protect people and communities around the world. Since 1913, we've evolved from building truck bodies on Model T Ford chassis in an old converted church to creating highly customized, carefully designed, and engineered pumpers, aerials, tankers, and rescue units. Today, more than 30,000 Pierce apparatuses are on the road, making a difference every day.

Our trucks are designed to perform under the toughest conditions. We believe in providing the absolute best, from innovation and expertise to customization and service.

Supplier Quality Engineer

The Supplier Quality Engineer will support the supply chain organization and the supply base with the planning and execution of processes designed to improve overall supplier performance (quality, delivery, and cost).

• Support and maintain standard work procedures as it relates to supply base performance.
• Complete Level 1-4 PPAP review and disposition, including follow-up activities of Rejected / Interim Approved PPAPs.
• Validate supplier capabilities, capacity, and quality systems.
• Address short-term performance issues through 8D/SCAR and rapid continuous improvement.
• Aid in the identification of standard work and process needs by collaborating with stakeholders.
• Apply tools from lean methodology to drive continuous improvement efforts related to supply chain performance.
• Coach, mentor, and train suppliers in continuous improvement.
• Participate on councils to share project results, present ideas, and solicit feedback to help support individual or team project assignments.
• Lead/participate in launch readiness programs.
• Monitor supplier quality and delivery performance.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology; with five (5) or more years of experience within Quality or Supply Chain related field.
• Ability to travel up to 50%.
• Proficient in reading, writing, and speaking the English language.

Preferred Qualifications

• Relevant industry-related certifications.
• Experience within welding, fabrication, casting, and machining industry.
• Experience mentoring and leading team members through direct reporting relationships or project work.
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional follow-through and attention to detail.
• Strong time-management and prioritization skills, able to multi-task and prioritize competing requirements and meet deadlines.
• Experience and proficiency with various web-based software applications including Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, etc.

Pay Range

$82,900.00 - $134,300.00
The above pay range reflects the minimum and maximum target pay for the position across all U.S. locations. Within this range, individual pay is determined by various factors, including the scope and responsibilities of the role, the candidate's experience, education and skills, as well as the equity of pay among team members in similar positions.

Benefits

We offer a competitive total rewards package and prioritize a people-first culture. Various opportunities are available to support team member growth and success.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Oshkosh Corporation is a merit-based Equal Opportunity Employer. Job opportunities are open for application to all qualified individuals and selection decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristic.