Supplier Quality Engineer

The Shyft Group; Charlotte (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Aebi Schmidt Group in Charlotte, MI is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to lead supplier quality initiatives, establish relationships with suppliers' quality teams, and ensure timely problem resolution. This Regular Employee role includes salary range and focus on PPAP, corrective actions, and KPI data.

The successful candidate will have a Bachelor's in engineering or related field, proven manufacturing experience, strong leadership, and the ability to work across all levels of the

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, science, logistics or related field required.
• Proven experience in manufacturing and securing vendor contracts.
• Proven leadership and business skills.
• Good judgment with timely and sound decisions.
• Ability to work with all levels of the organization.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Proven ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal and communication/presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead supplier quality efforts and maintain relationships with suppliers' quality teams.
• Monitor supplier quality performance (PPM) and drive corrective actions.
• Maintain PPAP and supplier quality documentation.
• Coordinate with internal teams on containment and root cause.
• Lead supplier containment and escalation with QA.
• Provide supplier PPAP data for KPI tracking.

Skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Communication

Multitasking

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/science/logistics or related field

Job description

Supplier Quality Engineer | Charlotte, MI

Regular Employee | Salary Exempt | $80,000.00 - 90,000.00

What you'll do:

Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) position is responsible for establishing and maintaining a professional relationship between the company and the quality department for each supplier. The SQE will be the lead contact concerning supplier component quality and will be responsible for obtaining complete problem resolution. In addition, the SQE position will be responsible for monitoring supplier quality performance (PPM) and actively work with the supplier on corrective actions to obtain stated departmental goals.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide the liaison function between the company and the supplier's quality group.
• Request supplier involvement with potential quality concerns.
• Develop and maintain supplier corrective action tracking system.
• Develop and maintain PPAP tracking system.
• Document supplier quality processes.
• Responsible for all layout activities.
• Request supplier corrective action for all identified quality issues where supplier action is necessary; within 24 hours of occurrence.
• Verify the supplier understands basic expectations such as 24-hour response, containment, and financial responsibility for supplier related quality issues.
• Responsible for all suppliers charge back activity including labor and auxiliary expenses.
• Monitor and track to completion of overall supplier recovery charges. This will include working with accounting.
• Responsible for maintaining the return material cage
• Lead and assist the Quality Technicians with review and approval of supplier PPAP package.
• Contact the supplier to request a PPAP submission.
• Attend, participate, and lead the quality portion of the Senior Executive Team process.
• Participate in the evaluation of potential supplier quality concerns with other departments.
• Lead internal supplier containment
• Assist QE in external supplier containment
• Provide direction and leadership to the supplier quality technicians.
• Provide the necessary supplier PPM data for KPI tracking and accompanying corrective action if required (trend, pareto, control charts, PSR).
• Keeps up to date on overall activities of the team, identifying problem areas and taking corrective action.
• Ensures manufacturing BOM is aligned with current revision level of parts required for chassis build.
• Performs all other duties and or meetings as assigned by the Quality Manager.

What you need to be successful:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, science, logistics or related field required
• Proven experience in manufacturing and in securing vendor contracts
• Proven leadership and business skills
• Good judgment with the ability to make timely and sound decisions
• Ability to work with all levels of the organization
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills
• Proven ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills

Why Aebi Schmidt Group?

Our people are our greatest asset, and your success is our success! That's why we provide comprehensive benefits that support your health, financial security, and work-life balance-so you can thrive both personally and professionally.

• Health & Wellness: Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA/FSA, Wellness Plan
• Financial Security: 401(k) with match, Disability, Life Insurance
• Work/Life & Growth: Educational Reimbursement, EAP, Dependent Care

At Aebi Schmidt Group, we don't just offer benefits-we invest in your well-being. Join us and experience the difference!

Who we are:

The Aebi Schmidt Group is a global leader in intelligent solutions for customers who care for clean and safe infrastructure and cultivate challenging grounds. At Aebi Schmidt USA, we are proud to offer a wide range of high-quality products designed specifically for your unique needs. Our global product brands bring you an exceptional variety of equipment for both summer and winter maintenance, airport operations, and agricultural technology. From sweepers and trailers to spreaders and snowplows, we have the equipment you need to tackle any challenge. Our dedicated workforce is committed to helping you achieve economic, safe, and efficient solutions that improve your performance and overcome any obstacle. Our mission at Aebi Schmidt Group is to go beyond individual projects and strive for total solutions. We believe in providing you with comprehensive and integrated systems that enable efficient and effective operations. Whether you're behind the wheel of a snowplow truck in winter, cleaning the streets in summer, keeping airport runways clear, or hauling rental equipment on a trailer, we have a custom solution to help you overcome any challenge that the environment might throw at you.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

Aebi Schmidt Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply, please email us at [e-mail].

Aebi Schmidt Group is an E-Verify Employer

Aebi Schmidt Group uses E-Verify, which is an online system operated by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security in partnership with the Social Security Administration to verify employment eligibility and validate social security numbers. Through participation in the E-Verify program, information entered on Form I-9 will be provided and compared to information available at both of these agencies. See posters for more details. E-Verify Notice U.S. Right to Work Notice.