Supplier Quality Engineer

Pentangle Tech Services | P5 Group; Fond du Lac (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Pentangle Tech Services | P5 Group in Wisconsin seeks a senior Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) with deep hands-on expertise in aluminum casting and precision machining. The role collaborates with suppliers, conducts on-site visits, and drives quality improvements across current production and new product development.

You will lead supplier quality activities, implement APQP/PPAP, support CAPA, and act as the technical interface among suppliers, manufacturing, and engineering.

Qualifications

• Experience in casting and machining; strong understanding of quality management systems.
• APQP/PPAP experience; ability to drive engineering change management at supplier locations.
• Willingness to travel frequently to supplier sites in the USA and abroad.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage supplier quality activities for casting and machined components.
• Drive APQP, PPAP, and engineering change management at supplier locations.
• Provide hands-on support to suppliers to resolve quality issues and improve process capability.
• Support new product development and address launch quality concerns.
• Conduct supplier audits and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Drive CAPA and ensure sustainable quality improvements.
• Act as technical interface between suppliers, manufacturing, and engineering teams.

Skills

Casting expertise

Machining components

APQP/PPAP

CAPA & problem solving

Supplier quality mgmt

Shop-floor solutions

Communication skills

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

We are seeking a highly experienced and hands-on Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) with strong expertise in casting and machining processes, particularly aluminum castings. The role requires close collaboration with suppliers, frequent onsite visits, and active involvement in resolving quality issues related to both current production and new product development.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage supplier quality activities for casting and machined components
• Drive APQP, PPAP, and engineering change management processes at supplier locations
• Provide hands-on support to suppliers to resolve quality issues and improve process capability
• Support new product development (NPD) and address launch and ramp-up quality concerns
• Conduct supplier audits, assessments, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Drive corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) and ensure sustainable quality improvements
• Act as a technical interface between suppliers, manufacturing, and engineering teams

Technical Skills & Expertise

• Strong hands-on experience in casting processes, including:
  • Knowledge of other casting processes such as sand casting and high-pressure casting
• Experience in machining of engineered components
• Good understanding of manufacturing processes and quality management systems
• Proven experience in supplier quality management and structured problem-solving methodologies
• Ability to provide practical, shop-floor-level solutions to suppliers

Behavioral & Other Requirements

• Highly energetic, proactive, and results-oriented mindset
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Willingness and flexibility to undertake frequent travel to supplier locations
• Open to travel within and outside the USA