Senior Supplier Quality Engineer - Casting

Katalyst CRO; Oshkosh (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Katalyst CRO is seeking a highly experienced Supplier Quality Engineer with strong casting and machining knowledge, especially aluminum castings. The role requires frequent onsite supplier visits and active resolution of quality issues in existing production and new product development.

Expect hands-on leadership for supplier quality, CAPA, and process improvements, with collaboration across manufacturing and engineering teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering (mandatory).
• Minimum 710 years of relevant experience in manufacturing, supplier quality, operations, or quality engineering roles.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage supplier quality activities for casting and machined components.
• Drive APQP, PPAP, and engineering change management processes at supplier locations.
• Provide hands-on support to suppliers to resolve quality issues and improve process capability.
• Support new product development (NPD) and address launch and ramp-up quality concerns.
• Conduct supplier audits, assessments, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Drive corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) and ensure sustainable quality improvements.
• Act as a technical interface between suppliers, manufacturing, and engineering teams.

Skills

Casting processes

Machining

Quality management

Supplier quality management

Problem solving

Shop-floor solutions

Travel willingness

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Job description

Role Summary

We are seeking a highly experienced and hands-on Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) with strong expertise in casting and machining processes, particularly aluminum castings. The role requires close collaboration with suppliers, frequent onsite visits, and active involvement in resolving quality issues related to both current production and new product development.

Role Summary

We are seeking a highly experienced and hands-on Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) with strong expertise in casting and machining processes, particularly aluminum castings. The role requires close collaboration with suppliers, frequent onsite visits, and active involvement in resolving quality issues related to both current production and new product development.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage supplier quality activities for casting and machined components.
• Drive APQP, PPAP, and engineering change management processes at supplier locations.
• Provide hands-on support to suppliers to resolve quality issues and improve process capability.
• Support new product development (NPD) and address launch and ramp-up quality concerns.
• Conduct supplier audits, assessments, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Drive corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) and ensure sustainable quality improvements.
• Act as a technical interface between suppliers, manufacturing, and engineering teams.

Technical Skills & Expertise

• Strong hands-on experience in casting processes, including:
  • Aluminum castings: HPDC, LPDC.
  • Knowledge of other casting processes such as sand casting and high-pressure casting.
• Experience in machining of engineered components.
• Good understanding of manufacturing processes and quality management systems.
• Proven experience in supplier quality management and structured problem-solving methodologies.
• Ability to provide practical, shop-floor-level solutions to suppliers.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or a related engineering discipline (mandatory).

Experience

• Minimum 710 years of relevant experience in manufacturing, supplier quality, operations, or quality engineering roles.

Behavioral & Other Requirements

• Highly energetic, proactive, and results-oriented mindset.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Willingness and flexibility to undertake frequent travel to supplier locations.
• Open to travel within and outside the USA.