Senior Supplier Quality Engineer - Casting

Creative Solutions Services, LLC; Oshkosh (WI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Creative Solutions Services, LLC seeks an experienced Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) with a strong background in aluminum casting and precision machining. You will lead supplier quality efforts, drive APQP/PPAP, and manage engineering changes at supplier sites while collaborating with manufacturing and engineering teams.

You will actively participate in NPD, supplier audits, and CAPA programs, traveling to supplier locations as needed to ensure robust process capability and sustained quality

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related field.
• 7–10 years manufacturing, supplier quality, or quality engineering experience.
• Experience with APQP/PPAP and ECN/ECM processes.
• Strong hands-on problem solving and CAPA capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage supplier quality activities for casting and machined components.
• Drive APQP, PPAP, and engineering change management 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 quality concerns.
• Conduct supplier audits, assessments, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Drive corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) and ensure sustainable quality improvements.

Skills

Casting experience

Supplier quality management

CAPA & problem solving

APQP/PPAP

Travel willingness

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.

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 7–10 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.