Supplier Quality Engineer

Sub-Zero Group, Inc.; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health, dental, and vision plans

401(k) savings and profit sharing

On-site UW Health clinic

Education assistance

EV charging

Maternity and paternity leave

Job summary

Sub-Zero Group, Inc. is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer for an on-site role at our Fitchburg, WI campus. The role focuses on providing quality parts to production lines, leading supplier quality activities and continuous improvement initiatives.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field, plus 5 years of manufacturing experience and solid knowledge of PPAP/SCAR, metrology, and PLM systems. Travel for supplier audits may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Plus 5 years hands-on manufacturing experience.
• 2-3 years manufacturing quality experience (root cause, etc.).
• Knowledge and proficiency with ERP, databases, and Product Life Cycle Management.
• Experience with PPAP and SCAR methodologies.
• Knowledge of quality processes/procedures and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Good facilitation and communication skills.
• Understanding and interpretation of engineering drawings.
• Knowledge of measurement techniques including Metrology, Inspection Methods and Equipment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement procedures and systems to promote continuous improvement of product and to support departmental goals.
• Collaborate with business unit teams, manufacturing sites and suppliers to facilitate problem solving, supplier corrective action, evaluation, development and communication of quality improvement plans and metrics.
• Ability to analyze information and data to create, analyze, maintain and effectively present measures to stakeholders.
• Create and maintain databases and PLM workflows to promote new product development and maintain existing product.
• Review and assess PPAP submissions including Dimensional Layouts, Material Certifications, Control Plans, PFMEA, Process Capability and Gage Studies.
• Perform Supplier Qualification and Surveillance Audits with Cross-Functional Teams and Suppliers (some travel required).
• Participate in Design and Contract Reviews for Supplied Components.
• Supervise Quality Technicians in Receiving Inspection and/or Metrology Labs.
• Manage Projects pertaining to Quality System Infrastructure and New Product Development.

Skills

Quality engineering

Root cause analysis

Data analysis

Communication skills

Engineering drawings interpretation

Metrology & inspection

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

ERP systems

Product Lifecycle Management (PLM)

PPAP & SCAR tools

Metrology equipment

GD&T familiarity

Job description

Sub-Zero, Wolf, and Cove the leading manufacturer of luxury kitchen appliances is a longstanding, family-owned company in the Madison area. Icons of design and paragons of performance and quality, Sub-Zero, Wolf, and Cove are the refrigeration, cooking, and dishwashing specialists found in world’s most luxurious homes. We look for team members who are driven by innovation and excellence, striving to serve our customers by doing what is right—with integrity, teamwork, and accountability.

SQEs are provided leadership by SQE Manager reporting to Supply Chain. The Team’s primary responsibility is “To Provide Quality Parts to the Production Lines in a Timely Manner”. Each SQE is responsible for a focused group of commodities by operational site

This is an on-site position at our Fitchburg, WI campus.

Primary Responsibilities

The Supplier Quality Engineer will engage the Sub Zero Group Inc. Team and Suppliers in the following:

• Develop and implement procedures and systems necessary to promote continuous improvement of product and to support departmental goals.
• Work with various business unit teams, manufacturing sites and suppliers to facilitate problem solving, supplier corrective action, evaluation, development and communication of quality improvement plans and metrics.
• Ability to analyze information and data in order to create, analyze, maintain and effectively present measures to stakeholders.
• Create and maintain databases and product lifecycle management work flows in order to promote new product development and maintain existing product.
• Review and assess Supplier Production Part Approval Process Submissions including Dimensional Layouts, Material Certifications, Control Plans, Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis, Process Capability and Gage Studies.
• Perform Supplier Qualification and Surveillance Audits with Cross-Functional Teams and Suppliers (some travel required).
• Participate in Design and Contract Reviews for Supplied Components.
• Supervise Quality Technicians in the areas of Receiving Inspection and/or Metrology Labs.
• Manage Projects pertaining to Quality System Infrastructure and New Product Development.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or better in Mechanical Engineering or related, PLUS 5 years hands on manufacturing experience.
• 2-3 years manufacturing quality experience (i.e. root cause, etc.)
• Knowledge and proficiency working with computers including Microsoft Office, Databases, ERP, and Product Life Cycle Management
• Experience with PPAP and SCAR methodologies
• Knowledge of quality processes/procedures and experienced in 6-Sigma methodologies
• Good facilitation and communication skills
• Understanding and interpretation of engineering drawings
• Knowledge of measurement techniques including Metrology, Inspection Methods and Equipment

Preferred Qualifications

• American Society for Quality - Certified Quality Engineer and/or Certified Quality Auditor
• Experience working with gas/water valves and sealed systems
• Knowledge of Advanced Statistics, Design of Experiments, and Value Stream Mapping
• Familiarity with GD&T

We value our employees by providing:

• Competitive compensation based on skills
• Industry leading health, dental, and vision plans
• Generous 401 (K) savings and profit sharing
• On-site UW Health clinic, fitness center, and walking paths
• Education assistance and internal training programs
• Electric vehicle charging
• Maternity & paternity leave

This position requires a pre-employment drug/alcohol test and background check, which will be administered after a conditional job offer is extended. A negative drug/alcohol test result is required for employment. Refusal to take the test or a positive result may disqualify a candidate from further consideration. All drug testing will be conducted in accordance with federal and state laws.

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