Supplier Quality Engineer

Briggs & Stratton, LLC.; Auburn (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Briggs & Stratton, LLC. is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to partner with suppliers and the purchasing group to ensure the highest delivered quality. You will implement quality systems, lead a supplier quality team, and drive process improvements across the supply base. Travel up to 25% is required.

The role entails reviewing PPAPs, coordinating supplier audits, and collaborating with Engineering and Supply Chain to improve quality and productivity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
• Experience in machining and assembly environments.
• Strong knowledge of SAP (ERP) software.
• Experience with quality tools such as 8D, SPC, PFMEA.
• Ability to train others in problem-solving and lead teams.
• Willingness to travel up to 25%.
• Knowledge of PPAP and vendor quality measures.

Responsibilities

• Lead supplier quality team and address day-to-day production issues.
• Implement quality systems for production and supply base.
• Advise and support technicians on process controls and issues.
• Collect and evaluate supplier quality data for improvements.
• Develop corrective action plans with suppliers for failures.
• Monitor supplier performance with metrics and drive improvements.
• Review PPAPs and coordinate supplier process changes.
• Coordinate supplier audits and inspections as needed.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain teams.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Analytical

Proactive

Adaptable

Collaborative

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

SAP

Job description

As a Supplier Quality Engineer your role will be to work closely with our suppliers and purchasing group to focus on our drive to be the highest delivered quality. You will be responsible for strategic quality systems, investigating, analyzing and correcting problems in quality, production and control at a supplier location as well as performing audits and implementing new strategies.

You will do this by:

• Supervising, supporting and developing the Supplier Quality Team and assisting with day to day production issues.
• Implementing Quality systems for production and supply base.
• Advising and supporting Quality Technicians on day to day production issues and process controls.
• Collecting and evaluating supplier quality data to identify process improvement opportunities within the supply chain.
• Working with suppliers directly to create corrective action plans to address process failures.
• Monitoring supplier performance through indicators like PPM, repeat issues, Warranty, etc. in order to develop comprehensive strategies and implement actions that effectively improve poor performing suppliers.
• Reviewing and disposition of supplier PPAPs
• Communicating and instructing suppliers on the use of corrective action processes and quality tools and techniques.
• Reviewing supplier manufacturing processes, collaborating with suppliers on process improvement and value enhancement opportunities.
• Regularly communicating with Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, and Supply Chain team members internally to identify opportunities for quality and productivity improvement.
• Collecting, maintaining, and reporting on supplier performance metrics.
• Participating in Engineering Change meetings to ensure awareness to design changes, implementing engineering changes in accordance with the PPAP process.
• Supporting visits to suppliers and assisting the supply chain group in conducting supplier audits as needed.
• Preparing, updating and coordinating incoming inspection plans and receiving inspection activities..
• Creating, issuing and completing Supplier Corrective Action requests and work with suppliers on RMA returns of defective materials..
• Supporting Engineering Change implementations with assigned suppliers.
• Providing support and analysis on special projects as assigned.

The above statements are intended only to describe the general nature of the job and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of position responsibilities.

You are the kind of person who is/has:

• Detail-oriented
• Analytical
• Proactive
• Adaptable
• Collaborative

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
• Experience working in a machining and assembly environment
• Strong skills and working knowledge of SAP (ERP) software
• The above Job Description is not intended to be an all-encompassing list of responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with this position. It is intended to be a guideline reflecting the principal activities.
• Working knowledge of quality analysis tools such as 8D, SPC, PFMEA, and others.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to teach basic problem-solving techniques and facilitate problem solving team events.
• Experience in developing part certification processes (PPAP) and vendor quality measures.
• Knowledge of fabrication-based quality control methods, tools and techniques.
• Knowledge of analysis skills, as well as data analysis and reporting.
• Strong communication, presentation, and team building skills.
• Manages time effectively, remains organized in all circumstances.
• Self-motivated with a high level of initiative.
• Able to travel on an occasional basis.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical & Environmental Requirements

Domestic and/or International travel as required up to 25%

Briggs & Stratton, headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, provides innovative products and diverse power solutions to help people get work done. Briggs & Stratton is the world's largest producer of engines for outdoor power equipment, and is a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of lithium-ion battery, standby generator, energy storage system, lawn and turf care products through its Briggs & Stratton, Vanguard, Ferris, Billy Goat, and Branco brands. Briggs & Stratton products are designed, manufactured, marketed and serviced in more than 100 countries on six continents.

Briggs & Stratton is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity. The Company conducts all employment practices without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran's status, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation or any other basis prohibited by law. Briggs & Stratton also undertakes affirmative action to assure equal employment opportunity for minorities and women, for persons with disabilities, and for protected veterans.