Job Description

Overview

Under the general direction of the Quality Leader, this position is accountable for the coordination of obtaining design/process compatibility with existing parts and products. Functioning as a key member of multiple functional teams determining the capability of existing and new suppliers.

This position is located On-Site in Ripon, WI.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities

• SQE is responsible for tracking resolutions of supplier quality/productivity top issues.
• The Supplier Quality Engineer supports the effort of the new design introduction.
• Provide reject and warranty data to the management team for analysis.
• Determination of inspection/test equipment required to assess the conformance to specifications.
• Member of the process review team, helping Product Engineering introduce purchased and manufactured components.
• Determines and proposes statistical process controls for appropriate suppliers' processes.
• Initiates and leads technical reviews of supplied parts and the supplier's quality management system (QMS).
• Maintains quality documentation at test and audit to engineering specifications.
• Supervises quality process control and audit personnel assigned.

Qualifications

Knowledge/Experience:

• 2-4 years of experience in quality assurance and/or control preferred
• Support Supplier Audits & Assessment: Conduct on-site or virtual audits to evaluate supplier quality systems and process capability.
• Part Qualification: Manage the PPAP (Production Part Approval Process) or similar qualification processes for new parts.
• Root Cause Analysis: Investigate non-conforming materials and drive corrective/preventive actions (SCARs/CAPA).
• Experience analyzing and facilitating APQP processes with the ability to coach and develop internal teams in support of supplier product qualifications and launch readiness.
• Performance Monitoring: Track supplier KPIs (e.g., defects per million, on-time delivery) and conduct performance reviews.
• Background in QMS management in a certified ISO or IATF organization.
• Functional knowledge of statistical concepts as applied to the field of Quality Assurance.
• Experience in a project team environment is beneficial.
• Collaboration: Work with design and manufacturing engineering to define component specifications and tolerances.
• Continuous Improvement: Drive lean manufacturing and quality improvement initiatives at supplier locations.

Skills and Abilities:

• Problem-solving ability, effective communication skills and diplomacy required.
• Experience evaluating supplier's quality systems and ability to facilitate process improvements.
• Blueprint reading and ability to interpret standards such as ASTM.
• Demonstrated strong computer skills in Microsoft applications.
• Knowledge of SAP is beneficial.

Education:

• BS degree in Engineering, Quality or Manufacturing discipline preferred.
• AS degree required with equivalent experience or ASQ Quality Engineering Certification.

Physical Requirements:

• Position involves sitting for long periods, standing, manual dexterity, stooping, bending, and minimal lifting.
• Some travel, including to international suppliers, may be required. A valid passport, or the ability to get one, is required.