Senior Quality Engineer – Supplier & Process Improvement

Generac; Town of Eagle (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Generac seeks a Senior Quality Engineering Specialist to enhance supplier quality, drive quality metrics, and lead internal audits. The role collaborates across manufacturing and sourcing to ensure APQP excellence and compliant PPAP processes.

You will coordinate supplier performance data, guide inspection planning, and support MSA/GR&R efforts while advancing continuous improvement initiatives in a fast-paced plant environment.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent with manufacturing exposure.
• 5+ years of APQP (Control Plan & PFMEA) experience.
• 5+ years in Quality Assurance in a plant or supplier quality role.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Knowledge of manufacturing/quality metrics.

Responsibilities

• Lead supplier quality improvements and resolve issues.
• Coordinate PPAP and APQP processes for new parts.
• Conduct internal product audits and nonconformance resolutions.
• Oversee data collection for Cost of Quality metrics.
• Act as SAP Super User in the quality area.
• Develop inspection plans and sampling strategies.
• Support testing and inspection integrity (MSA/GR&R).

Skills

Problem-solving

Verbal & written communication

Quality metrics proficiency

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Associate's degree or equivalent

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Tools

SAP

Job description

Generac seeks a Senior Quality Engineering Specialist to enhance supplier quality, drive quality metrics, and lead internal audits. The role collaborates across manufacturing and sourcing to ensure APQP excellence and compliant PPAP processes.

You will coordinate supplier performance data, guide inspection planning, and support MSA/GR&R efforts while advancing continuous improvement initiatives in a fast-paced plant environment.