Supplier Quality & Development Engineer

Marathon Electric – Motors and Generators; Town of Wausau (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

WEG is seeking an experienced Supplier Quality & Development Engineer to join the Sourcing & Supplier Quality team in Wausau, Wisconsin. You will lead supplier qualification and audits, track supplier quality, and manage non-conforming materials with corrective actions.

You will help implement a supplier scorecard to monitor performance across quality, delivery, and cost. This role requires 5-7 years in supplier quality, CQE or Six Sigma is a plus, and strong cross-functional collaboration with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or related field. Advanced degree preferred.
• 5-7 years of experience in supplier quality engineering or related field.
• CQE or Six Sigma certifications are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive supplier qualification and audit process.
• Monitor supplier performance with tracking of defects.
• Manage disposition of defective items and recover cost of poor quality.
• Collaborate on corrective actions and continuous improvement with suppliers.
• Develop and implement a supplier scorecard for quality, delivery, and cost.
• Coordinate with procurement, engineering and manufacturing on supplier quality issues.
• Maintain records and prepare regular management reports.
• Provide training to suppliers and Marathon team on quality standards.
• Review and approve PPAP submissions from suppliers.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Project management

Microsoft Office

Quality tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

PPAP (Production Part Approval Process)

Quality management software

MS Office Suite

Job description

The Marathon Electric Sourcing Team is responsible for managing the selection and performance of suppliers that provide production materials and components to our manufacturing facilities located in the United States, Mexico, and Canada. Our global supply base provides many different components, including castings, metal stampings, shafts, rolled steel frames, bearings, and coatings. We are looking for an experienced Supplier Quality & Development Engineer to join our team.

Job Title

Supplier Quality & Development Engineer

Location

Wausau, Wisconsin, USA

Department

Sourcing & Supplier Quality

Job Summary

The Supplier Quality & Development Engineer (SQDE) will play a critical role in ensuring the quality of products sourced from suppliers. This position is responsible for supplier qualification and audit, supplier quality tracking, managing supplier non-conforming materials including disposition and corrective actions, and implementing improvement plans at the supplier level. The SQDE will also be part of a team that will develop and implement a supplier scorecard process to monitor, communicate, and improve supplier performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Supplier Qualification & Audit Process: Develop and implement a comprehensive supplier qualification and audit process to evaluate new suppliers and monitor existing suppliers.
• Supplier Quality Tracking: Monitor and evaluate supplier performance through tracking and analysis of supplier defects.
• Defective Item Disposition: In conjunction with plant quality and finance teams, manage the disposition process for defective items, including recovery of “cost of poor quality”.
• Corrective Actions & Improvement Plans: Collaborate with suppliers to develop and implement corrective action plans and continuous improvement.
• Supplier Scorecard Process: Develop and implement a supplier scorecard process to summarize and communicate supplier performance, including quality, delivery, and cost.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with internal teams, including procurement, engineering, and manufacturing, to address supplier quality issues and support new product development.
• Documentation & Reporting: Maintain accurate records of supplier quality performance, corrective actions, and improvement plans. Prepare regular reports for management review.
• Training & Development: Provide training and support to suppliers and the Marathon team on quality standards, processes, and best practices.
• PPAP Review & Approval: Review and approve Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) submissions from suppliers to ensure compliance with quality and engineering specifications.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or a related field. Advanced degree preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in supplier quality engineering, quality assurance, or a related field, with a focus on supplier development and management.
• Certifications: Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), Six Sigma, or other relevant certifications are a plus.
• Skills:
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Proficiency in quality management tools and methodologies.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Strong project management skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and quality management software.

Working Conditions

• This position will require travel to supplier locations, including international travel
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Founded in 1961, WEG is a global electric-electronic equipment company, operating mainly in the capital goods sector with solutions in electric machines, automation and paints for several sectors, including infrastructure, steel, pulp and paper, oil and gas, mining, among many others.

WEG stands out in innovation by constantly developing solutions to meet the major trends in energy efficiency, renewable energy and electric mobility. With manufacturing units in 17 countries and present in more than 135 countries, the company has more than 45,000 employees worldwide.

WEG’s net revenue reached R$ 32.5 billion in 2023, 52.9% from outside Brazil.

Our business areas are divided as follows.

Industrial Electro-Electronic Equipment

This area includes electric motors, drives and industrial automation equipment and services, and maintenance services. Electric motors and other related equipment find applications in practically all industrial segments, in equipment such as compressors, pumps and fans, for example.

Energy Generation, Transmission and Distribution (GTD)

Products and services included in this area are electric generators for hydraulic and thermal power plants (biomass), hydro turbines (small hydroelectric plants or PCH, and hydroelectric generators or CGH)), wind turbines, transformers, substations, control panels and system integration services.

Commercial and Appliance Motors

In this business area, our focus is the market of single phase motors for durable consumer goods, such as washing machines, air conditioners, water pumps, among others.

Paints and Varnishes

In this area, which includes liquid paints, powder paints, and electro-insulating varnishes, we have a very clear focus on industrial applications in Brazil and are expanding to Latin America and other regions.