Lead Supplier Quality Engineer

Waukesha Gas Engines; Welland; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Lead Supplier Quality Engineer to enhance supplier quality performance. In this pivotal role, you will establish quality policies and collaborate with global teams to resolve quality issues while driving continuous improvement initiatives. This position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact in the renewable energy sector, ensuring that quality standards are met while fostering strong relationships with suppliers. Join a forward-thinking company committed to sustainable energy solutions and take your career to the next level.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in the quality field.
• Strong analytical and commercial acumen.

Responsibilities

• Manage supplier relationships and resolve quality issues.
• Drive customer satisfaction through quality commitment.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Quality Management Systems

Change Management

Communication Skills

Education

Technical Degree in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

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What if energy supply could be sustainable, affordable, and reliable at the same time? With its product brands Jenbacher and Waukesha and the digital platform myPlant, INNIO offers energy solutions for today—and tomorrow, in more than 100 countries, improving the quality of life for countless people. Do you want to make a difference with your work?

As the Lead Supplier Quality Engineer, you will be accountable for establishing and administering the quality policies of INNIO Waukesha Gas Engines Inc. to keep quality performance from our suppliers at expected levels. The Lead SQE will maintain relationships with suppliers, resolve quality issues, approve new suppliers and components, and lead efforts to drive improvements and control the cost of quality directly with the suppliers.

In This Position, You Will Be Responsible For

1. Managing supply base focused on fabrications and miscellaneous machined engine components.
2. Administering and processing of first piece qualifications.
3. Resolving quality matters, implementing corrective actions, requests for deviations, reject notifications, and continuous improvement and reporting for suppliers.
4. Collaborating with Global Sourcing Specialists, Buyers, and Engineers to achieve quality and cost goals.
5. Driving customer satisfaction through commitment to quality.
6. Participating on teams such as NPI, Tiger, or other teams as requested.
7. Traveling as required to perform job duties 30-40%, including global travel.
8. Contributing to INNIO Waukesha Continuous Improvement Processes (e.g., CI projects, RCA’s, Q-Cases, etc.).

Position Requirements

1. Technical Degree, preferably in engineering, from an accredited university or college, or equivalent experience with a minimum of 3 years in the quality field.
2. Previous experience working in an industrial environment is preferred.
3. Ability to drive change in a challenging business environment.
4. Strong analytical, commercial acumen, and contractual awareness.
5. Knowledge of manufacturing and warehousing operations/processes.
6. Experience with quality management systems is desired.
7. Strong interpersonal skills with customers, peers, and team members.
8. Ability to work across organizational boundaries and in cross-functional and cross-regional teams.
9. Excellent written and oral communication skills.
10. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
11. Knowledge of business finance.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Quality Assurance
• Industries: Renewable Energy, Semiconductor Manufacturing