Supplier Quality Engineer

Brunswick Corporation; Edgewater (CO); On-site; USD 76,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid vacation

401k with match

Health Savings Account (company)

Well-being program

Product purchase discounts

Job summary

Brunswick is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to provide strategic and tactical quality support to the Boston Whaler manufacturing team. You will ensure direct purchased materials meet specifications and drive improvements to prevent line downs and recalls.

Responsibilities include PPAP submissions, supplier performance analysis, corrective actions, and collaboration with buyers, R&D, and manufacturing to enable continuous improvement. Travel up to 20% may be required.

Qualifications

• Quality concepts: basic quality tools and problem solving techniques.
• Data models and data mining.
• SQL and reporting packages (Business Objects).
• Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Access proficiency.
• Project management skills and demonstrated use of tools.
• Attention to detail ensuring records and data accuracy.
• Experience working between functions in a manufacturing environment.
• Analytical skills to collect, organize and analyze large data sets.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Supplier Development / Continuous Improvement experience.

Responsibilities

• Serve as consultative resource to customers and suppliers to ensure needs are understood and addressed.
• Process PPAP submissions to enable timely new product shipments.
• Handle tactical quality issues with assigned suppliers.
• Review Corrective Action submissions and verify root cause analysis and preventive actions.
• Respond to customer inquiries in a timely, accurate, and consultative manner.
• Conduct supplier quality performance analysis and provide insights to buyers and commodity teams.
• Analyze supplier PPM performance and recommend improvements.
• Provide quality performance data to assess past performance and drive improvements.
• Support Manufacturing by coordinating initial sort/inspection of suspect parts.
• Issue Corrective Actions to suppliers for identified issues.
• Document materials rejected to maintain MRB inventory accuracy.
• Verify received materials match shipment documentation.
• Interpret engineering drawings to determine quality and reliability standards.
• Maintain quality service by following organizational standards.
• Work directly with suppliers and perform audits against standards.
• Develop processes with suppliers for continual quality improvement.
• Handle tactical issues (spills, PPAP) with suppliers.
• Develop risk-based scheduling for supplier evaluations.
• Collaborate in cross-functional teams with buyers, commodity managers, R&D engineers.
• Manage projects to execute continuous improvement plans.

Skills

Quality concepts

Data models

Data mining

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Project management

Attention to detail

Education

BS/BA in Engineering or related technical field

Tools

Business Objects

SQL

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Access

Job description

Are you ready for what’s next? Come explore opportunities within Brunswick, a global marine leader committed to challenging conventions and innovating next-generation technologies that transform experiences on the water and beyond. Brunswick believes “Next Never Rests™,” and we offer a variety of exciting careers and growth opportunities within united teams defining the future of marine recreation. Location: Edgewater, FL Workplace Category: Onsite Travel Required: Yes Direct Reports: No Pay Range: $76,000 to $110,000 Visa Sponsorship: Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States. This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship now or in the future. Relocation: Open to applicants in need of relocation assistance. Innovation is the heart of Brunswick. See how your contributions will help transform vision into reality:

Position Overview

As part of the talented Boston Whaler team, the role of a Supplier Quality Engineer is to provides strategic and tactical support to Manufacturing by executing quality activities; such as: advanced quality planning to support High Performance Product Development (HPPD) process, Supplier development activities, Corrective Actions, and reporting to maintain and improve customer satisfaction, eliminate errors and improve efficiency. As a result, the Procurement Team depends on the Supplier Quality Engineer to be fully engaged with the global supply base to ensure that all direct purchased materials meet all performance specification requirements and do so over time to eliminate line downs, recalls, or other quality failures resulting in customer dissatisfaction. At Brunswick, we have passion for our work and a distinct ability to deliver.

Essential Functions

• Serve as a consultative resource and collaborative partner to both customers and suppliers to ensure all needs and expectations are understood and addressed
• Process PPAP submissions to enable timely new product shipments
• Handle tactical quality issues with assigned suppliers
• Review Corrective Action submissions to verify root cause analysis is complete and measures are taken to eliminate future reoccurrence
• Respond to customer inquiries in a timely, accurate and consultative manner
• Conduct supplier quality performance analysis and proactively provide insightful information to the Buyer’s desk plan and the commodity team
• Analyze and evaluate supplier PPM performance to provide optimal solution and/or recommendations for improvement
• Provide quality performance data as required to enable the assessment of past performance, ensure continued efficiency and identify continuous improvement opportunities
• Support Manufacturing by performing and/or coordinating the initial sort and/or inspection of suspect parts to maintain production goals
• Issue Corrective Actions to suppliers for identified discrepant materials to ensure suppliers are notified of the issue and root cause analysis can be completed
• Document materials rejected due to quality issue to maintain inventory accuracy in MRB
• Verify the materials received correspond to the documentation provided with the shipment
• Interpret engineering drawings, schematic diagrams, or formulas and confers with management or engineering staff to determine quality and reliability standards relative to warranty agreements
• Maintain quality service by following organization standards.
• Work directly with suppliers.
• Perform audits against standards and provide analysis and development plans to improve supplier performance.
• Develop processes and systems with suppliers to assure maintenance/continual improvement of quality on current/service products from suppliers.
• Handle tactical quality issues (spills, PPAP, etc) with assigned suppliers
• Develop risk-based scheduling for proactive supplier evaluations.
• Excel in a cross-functional team environment with buyers, commodity managers, R&D engineers, and current-product site Supplier Quality engineers.
• Manage projects necessary to execute continuous improvement plans in accordance with the commodity strategy

This position will require occasional day and/or overnight travel by auto or airplane, up to 20%.

Required Qualifications

• Quality concepts: basic quality tools and problem solving techniques
• Demonstrated knowledge regarding data models and data mining
• Exposure to reporting packages (Business Objects etc), databases (SQL, etc)
• High competency in Excel, Word, Powerpoint and Access
• Project management skills: training and demonstrated successful use of tools
• Demonstrated strong attention to detail ensuring records and data systems are current and accurate
• Experience working between various functional areas in a manufacturing environment
• Growing analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, analyze, and disseminate significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy
• Requires excellent communication skills
• Beginner level skills and demonstrated proficiency requirements include: Supplier Development Continuous Improvement

Preferred Qualifications

• NMMA Certified required, ASQ preferred or the ability to become fully certified in 2 years
• BS/BA in Engineering or a related technical field is preferred.

Working Conditions

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to high sound levels, welding processes, moving forklifts, elevated loads, and close

The anticipated pay range for this position is $76,000 to $110,000 annually. The actual base pay offered will vary depending on multiple factors including job- related knowledge/skills, relevant experience, business needs, and geographic location. In addition to base pay, this position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. At Brunswick, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top end of the salary range for their role. Compensation decisions are dependent upon the specifics of the candidate’s qualifications and the business context.

This position is eligible to participate in Brunswick's comprehensive and high-quality benefits offerings,

• medical
• dental
• vision
• paid vacation
• 401k (up to 4% match)
• Health Savings Account (with company contribution)
• well-being program
• product purchase discounts

and much more. Details about our benefits can be found here.

Why Brunswick

Whatever tomorrow brings, we’ll be at the leading edge. As the clear leader in the marine industry, we’re committed to our values and supporting our exceptional people. We offer and encourage growth opportunities within and across our many brands. In addition, we’re proud of being recognized for making a splash with numerous awards!

Brunswick is a global leader in marine recreation, delivering innovation that transforms experiences on the water and beyond. Our unique, technology-driven solutions are informed and inspired by deep consumer insights and powered by our belief that “Next Never Rests™”. Brunswick is dedicated to industry leadership, to being the best and most trusted partner to our many customers, and to building synergies and ecosystems that enable us to challenge convention and define the future. Innovative, driven, exceptional, authentic and united, these values represent our Employee Value Proposition and are at the heart of how we work together and what differentiates us as an employer of choice.

About Brunswick Boat Group

Brunswick Boat Group is home to a diverse portfolio of iconic marine brands, including Bayliner, Boston Whaler, Crestliner, Harris, Heyday, Lowe, Lund, Navan, Princecraft, Protector, Quicksilver, Rayglass, Sea Ray, Spartan, Thunder Jet, and Uttern. Each brand carries a legacy of innovation, craftsmanship, and performance that has shaped the boating industry worldwide.

Next is Now!

We value growth and development, recognizing that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying.

Brunswick is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is key to innovation and inspiration and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply. If you require accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact [e-mail] for support.