Supplier Quality Engineer

Forgent Power Solutions, Inc.; Dayton (MN); On-site; USD 100,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO/ESST

Paid holidays

Health insurance – $100 individual / $

$300 family deductible health plan

Paid Weekly

Vision and Dental Insurance

401K / Life Insurance / STD

Job summary

Forgent Power Solutions, Inc. seeks a Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) to ensure the quality and reliability of electrical components from the supply base. The role emphasizes supplier performance, ISO/AS standards compliance, and proactive risk mitigation in the switchgear industry.

You will lead supplier audits, develop quality requirements, and drive continuous improvement with PPAP, APQP, FMEA, and SPC. Travel to supplier sites as needed; experience in automotive, aerospace, or medical device

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years in supplier quality or development engineering.
• Familiar with ISO 9001, AS9100, IATF 16949, ISO 13485.
• Strong PPAP, APQP, FMEA, SPC, and root cause analysis skills.
• Excellent communication and supplier engagement skills.
• Willingness to travel to supplier locations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain supplier quality requirements and specifications.
• Conduct supplier audits to ensure ISO/AS standards compliance.
• Manage incoming quality issues and implement 8D/RCA actions.
• Implement supplier scorecards and performance metrics.
• Drive Lean/Six Sigma improvements at supplier sites.
• Collaborate on PPAP/APQP, process capability studies.
• Support supplier qualification for new components using PPAP.
• Review supplier control plans and validation protocols.
• Ensure regulatory and customer-specific compliance; maintain audit docs.

Skills

Supplier quality management

Audits (process, system, product)

Root cause analysis

8D problem solving

FMEA

PPAP/APQP

Communication

Negotiation

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

Job Summary The Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) is responsible for ensuring the quality and reliability of components and materials sourced from our supply base. This role focuses on supplier performance improvement, compliance with industry standards, and proactive risk mitigation. The position combines quality engineering principles with supplier development strategies to support operational excellence in the switchgear industry, leveraging best practices from automotive, aerospace, and medical device sectors.

Key Responsibilities

Supplier Quality Management

• Develop and maintain supplier quality requirements and specifications.
• Conduct supplier audits (process, system, and product) to ensure compliance with ISO 9001, AS9100, and applicable regulatory standards.
• Manage incoming quality issues, root cause analysis, and corrective actions using tools such as 8D and FMEA.

Supplier Development

• Implement supplier scorecards and performance metrics (quality, delivery, responsiveness).
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives at supplier sites, including Lean and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Collaborate with suppliers on process capability studies and advanced quality planning (APQP).

New Product Introduction (NPI)

• Support supplier qualification for new components and processes by utilizing PPAP principles.
• Review and approve supplier control plans, inspection methods, and validation protocols.
• Ensure compliance with industry-specific requirements (e.g., automotive IATF 16949, aerospace AS9100, medical ISO 13485).

Risk Management & Compliance

• Identify and mitigate risks in the supply chain related to quality and delivery.
• Ensure adherence to regulatory and customer-specific requirements.
• Maintain documentation and reporting for audits and certifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in supplier quality or development engineering, preferably in electrical or mechanical components.
• Familiarity with standards: ISO 9001, AS9100, IATF 16949, ISO 13485.
• Strong knowledge of PPAP, APQP, FMEA, SPC, and root cause analysis tools.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills for supplier engagement.
• Ability to travel to supplier locations as needed.

Preferred Skills

• Experience in switchgear or electrical equipment manufacturing.
• Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or Six Sigma Green/Black Belt.
• Knowledge of regulatory compliance for aerospace and medical device industries.

Benefits

• PTO/ESST
• Paid holidays
• $100 individual deductible and $300 family deductible health insurance
• Paid Weekly
• Vision and Dental Insurance
• 401K / Life Insurance / STD

Salary: $100,000 - $115,000