Sr Supplier Quality Engineer – Casting & Machining

Global Connect Technologies; Fond du Lac (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Connect Technologies is seeking a Senior Supplier Quality Engineer to lead supplier quality activities for cast and machined components, driving APQP, PPAP and Engineering Change Management at supplier locations.

The role provides hands-on technical support to suppliers to identify root causes, resolve quality issues and improve process capability, while supporting New Product Development, product launches and ramp-up, audits, CAPA, containment and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• 7-10+ years of supplier quality or related experience.
• Experience with casting and machining suppliers.
• Strong knowledge of aluminum casting processes.
• Ability to analyze technical problems and drive independent solutions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage supplier quality activities for cast and machined components.
• Drive APQP, PPAP, and Engineering Change Management at supplier locations.
• Provide hands-on technical support to suppliers to identify root causes and resolve quality issues.
• Support New Product Development (NPD), product launches, and ramp-up activities.
• Conduct supplier audits, process assessments, and quality system evaluations.
• Drive CAPA and ensure timely resolution of supplier quality issues.
• Monitor supplier performance and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• Act as technical interface between suppliers, manufacturing, engineering and quality teams.
• Develop and implement quality improvement strategies at supplier facilities.
• Support containment, root-cause analysis, corrective actions, and verification of effectiveness.

Skills

Supplier Quality Engineering

APQP/PPAP

FMEA & Control Plans

CAPA & 8D

Root Cause Analysis

Casting Processes

Aluminum Casting

Machining of Engineered Components

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Process Capability

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering or related

Job description

• Lead and manage supplier quality activities for cast and machined components.
• Drive APQP, PPAP, and Engineering Change Management activities at supplier locations.
• Provide hands-on technical support to suppliers to identify root causes, resolve quality issues, and improve process capability.
• Support New Product Development (NPD), product launches, and production ramp-up activities.
• Conduct supplier audits, process assessments, and quality system evaluations.
• Drive Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA) and ensure timely and sustainable resolution of supplier quality issues.
• Monitor supplier performance and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• Act as the technical interface between suppliers, manufacturing, engineering, and quality teams.
• Develop and implement effective quality improvement strategies at supplier facilities.
• Support containment, root-cause analysis, corrective actions, and verification of effectiveness.

Required Technical Skills & Expertise

• Strong hands-on experience with casting manufacturing processes, including:
• Sand Casting
• Other high-pressure casting processes
• Strong knowledge of aluminum casting processes and defect identification.
• Experience with machining of engineered components.
• Solid understanding of manufacturing processes, quality systems, and process controls.
• Proven experience in Supplier Quality Engineering/Management.
• Strong knowledge of structured problem-solving methodologies, root-cause analysis, and corrective action processes.
• Experience with APQP, PPAP, FMEA, Control Plans, SPC, MSA, and 8D methodologies.
• Ability to identify practical, shop-floor-level solutions and work directly with supplier manufacturing teams.
• Strong understanding of quality standards and manufacturing best practices.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• 7-10+ years of relevant experience in supplier quality, manufacturing, operations, or quality engineering.
• Demonstrated experience working with casting and machining suppliers.
• Strong experience with aluminum casting processes is highly preferred.
• Ability to analyze technical problems and drive solutions independently.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Behavioral & Other Requirements

• Highly energetic, proactive, and results-oriented.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and stakeholder-management skills.
• Ability to work effectively with suppliers, manufacturing teams, and engineering organizations.
• Strong hands-on and shop-floor-oriented approach to problem solving.
• Willingness and flexibility to travel frequently to supplier locations.
• Willingness to travel within and outside the United States as required.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.