On-Site Supplier Quality Engineer for Luxury Appliances

Sub-Zero Group, Inc.; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health, dental, and vision plans

401(k) savings and profit sharing

On-site UW Health clinic

Education assistance

EV charging

Maternity and paternity leave

Job summary

Sub-Zero Group, Inc. is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer for an on-site role at our Fitchburg, WI campus. The role focuses on providing quality parts to production lines, leading supplier quality activities and continuous improvement initiatives.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field, plus 5 years of manufacturing experience and solid knowledge of PPAP/SCAR, metrology, and PLM systems. Travel for supplier audits may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Plus 5 years hands-on manufacturing experience.
• 2-3 years manufacturing quality experience (root cause, etc.).
• Knowledge and proficiency with ERP, databases, and Product Life Cycle Management.
• Experience with PPAP and SCAR methodologies.
• Knowledge of quality processes/procedures and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Good facilitation and communication skills.
• Understanding and interpretation of engineering drawings.
• Knowledge of measurement techniques including Metrology, Inspection Methods and Equipment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement procedures and systems to promote continuous improvement of product and to support departmental goals.
• Collaborate with business unit teams, manufacturing sites and suppliers to facilitate problem solving, supplier corrective action, evaluation, development and communication of quality improvement plans and metrics.
• Ability to analyze information and data to create, analyze, maintain and effectively present measures to stakeholders.
• Create and maintain databases and PLM workflows to promote new product development and maintain existing product.
• Review and assess PPAP submissions including Dimensional Layouts, Material Certifications, Control Plans, PFMEA, Process Capability and Gage Studies.
• Perform Supplier Qualification and Surveillance Audits with Cross-Functional Teams and Suppliers (some travel required).
• Participate in Design and Contract Reviews for Supplied Components.
• Supervise Quality Technicians in Receiving Inspection and/or Metrology Labs.
• Manage Projects pertaining to Quality System Infrastructure and New Product Development.

Skills

Quality engineering

Root cause analysis

Data analysis

Communication skills

Engineering drawings interpretation

Metrology & inspection

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

ERP systems

Product Lifecycle Management (PLM)

PPAP & SCAR tools

Metrology equipment

GD&T familiarity

Job description

Sub-Zero Group, Inc. is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer for an on-site role at our Fitchburg, WI campus. The role focuses on providing quality parts to production lines, leading supplier quality activities and continuous improvement initiatives.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field, plus 5 years of manufacturing experience and solid knowledge of PPAP/SCAR, metrology, and PLM systems. Travel for supplier audits may be required.