Quality Engineering Specialist II — Supplier Quality

generac; Holdrege (NE); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Allmand, a Generac Company, is seeking a Quality Engineering Specialist II to improve supplier quality and coordinate incoming inspection and disposition of product. You will work with cross-functional teams to keep production flowing and drive continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment.

The role focuses on leading quality initiatives, PPAP/APQP support, supplier audits, and data-driven defect reduction. A strong engineering background and Lean proficiency are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
• 3+ years in an Operations environment.
• 3+ years in Quality Assurance in a plant or supplier quality role.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the application and interpretation of manufacturing/quality metrics.
• Lean principles & improvements.

Responsibilities

• Lead deployment of standard lean tools, methodologies, practices & processes.
• Guide Generac sourcing, purchasing and corporate quality personnel with the establishment of supplier expectations and objectives.
• Lead the resolution of supplier quality issues.
• Direct the overall execution of internal product audits and nonconformance resolution.
• Support Production Part Approval Process (PPAP). Manage the qualification of new parts through the APQP process.
• Coordinate supplier quality, rework and scrap data acquisition to feed Cost of Quality Metrics.
• Conduct and manage audits/assessments of processes and quality systems (ISO, internal audit, etc.).
• Gather and analyze product data and use the data to lead improvement initiatives to reduce the potential for defects.
• Provide direction and assistance to the Quality Leads for prioritizing inspection tasks.
• Develop and modify inspection sampling plans based on supplier performance.
• Assist with the identification and traceability of product.
• Ensure test/ inspection integrity (MSA/ GR&R).
• Act as SAP Super User within functional area as assigned.
• Promote a continuous improvement environment by providing direction for facility teams.

Skills

Problem-solving

Verbal & written communication

Quality metrics knowledge

Cross-functional collaboration

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

SAP

Job description

Allmand, a Generac Company, is seeking a Quality Engineering Specialist II to improve supplier quality and coordinate incoming inspection and disposition of product. You will work with cross-functional teams to keep production flowing and drive continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment.

The role focuses on leading quality initiatives, PPAP/APQP support, supplier audits, and data-driven defect reduction. A strong engineering background and Lean proficiency are preferred.