Lead Supplier Quality Engineer – Marine Manufacturing

Cobalt Boats; Neodesha (KS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Malibu Boats Inc. in Kansas is seeking a Plant Supplier Quality Engineer / Lead to ensure incoming materials meet strict quality, performance, and reliability standards for high‑performance marine manufacturing.

You will partner with purchasing, operations, engineering, and suppliers to drive defect prevention, supplier development, and continuous improvement across the supply chain, while maintaining production flow and product integrity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, quality, manufacturing, or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in supplier quality or manufacturing quality.
• Experience with APQP, PPAP, FMEA, and control plans.
• Proficiency in root cause analysis tools (8D, 5 Whys, Fishbone).
• Experience with supplier audits and development.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary quality interface between the plant and production suppliers.
• Maintain supplier quality performance metrics (PPM, on-time delivery, corrective actions, warranty impact).
• Lead supplier selection support activities including APQP, PFMEA, and PPAP for new parts and changes.
• Establish and maintain incoming inspection standards and containment activities.
• Lead corrective actions using 8D, DMAIC, and A3; perform root cause analysis and verify effectiveness.

Skills

APQP & PPAP

FMEA & Control Plans

Root Cause Analysis

Supplier Audits

Cross-functional Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Quality/Manufacturing or related field

Job description

Malibu Boats Inc. in Kansas is seeking a Plant Supplier Quality Engineer / Lead to ensure incoming materials meet strict quality, performance, and reliability standards for high‑performance marine manufacturing.

You will partner with purchasing, operations, engineering, and suppliers to drive defect prevention, supplier development, and continuous improvement across the supply chain, while maintaining production flow and product integrity.