Quality Engineer II: Supplier Quality & Process Improvement

Generac; Holdrege (NE); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Generac is seeking a Quality Engineer II to collaborate with suppliers and cross-functional teams to enhance quality systems and product flow. You will plan and execute incoming inspection, quarantine and disposition of parts, ensuring suppliers meet quality expectations.

This role emphasizes leading audits, PPAP, APQP, ISO compliance, and data-driven improvement to reduce defects. You will drive root-cause analysis, participate in problem-solving at plant and supplier levels, and mentor quality

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required.
• 3+ years in an operations environment.
• 3+ years in quality assurance in a plant or supplier quality role.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication.
• Familiarity with manufacturing/quality metrics.

Responsibilities

• Lead deployment of standard lean tools, methodologies, practices & processes.
• Guide Generac sourcing, purchasing and corporate quality personnel with supplier expectations.
• Lead the resolution of supplier quality issues.
• Direct internal product audits and nonconformance resolution; lead problem solving at plant and supplier levels.
• Support PPAP; manage qualification of new parts through APQP.
• Coordinate supplier quality data to feed Cost of Quality Metrics.
• Conduct audits of processes and quality systems (ISO, internal audits).
• Gather and analyze product data to drive improvement and reduce defects.
• Provide direction to Quality Leads for inspection priorities.
• Develop inspection sampling plans based on supplier performance.
• Assist with identification and traceability of product.
• Ensure test/inspection integrity (MSA/GR&R).
• Act as SAP Super User in this area.
• Promote continuous improvement with facility teams.

Skills

Problem solving

Verbal and written communication

Manufacturing quality metrics

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Tools

SAP

Job description

Generac is seeking a Quality Engineer II to collaborate with suppliers and cross-functional teams to enhance quality systems and product flow. You will plan and execute incoming inspection, quarantine and disposition of parts, ensuring suppliers meet quality expectations.

This role emphasizes leading audits, PPAP, APQP, ISO compliance, and data-driven improvement to reduce defects. You will drive root-cause analysis, participate in problem-solving at plant and supplier levels, and mentor quality