Supplier Quality Engineer

Sub-Zero, Inc.; Madison (WI); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

401(k) and profit sharing

On-site clinic

Education assistance

EV charging

Job summary

Sub-Zero, Wolf, and Cove in Madison, WI seeks a Supplier Quality Engineer to lead quality initiatives across suppliers and production. You will drive continuous improvement, manage data-driven quality metrics, and support new product development with PLM workflows.

The role emphasizes cross-functional leadership, problem solving, and adherence to quality standards within a manufacturing environment. This is a full-time on-site position in the Madison area.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Experience with quality processes and six-sigma methods.
• Ability to lead projects and communicate clearly.
• Understanding of engineering drawings.
• Experience in a manufacturing setting.
• Metrology and measurement techniques experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement procedures to improve product quality and support goals.
• Collaborate with teams, sites, and suppliers to drive quality improvements.
• Analyze data and present measures to stakeholders.
• Create and manage PLM workflows to support new product development.
• Review PPAP submissions and control plans.
• Lead supplier qualification and surveillance audits with cross-functional teams.
• Participate in design and contract reviews for supplied components.
• Supervise quality technicians in receiving inspection or metrology labs.
• Manage projects on quality system infrastructure and new product development.

Skills

Quality systems knowledge

Project leadership

Communication skills

Engineering drawings interpretation

Metrology knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related

Tools

Microsoft Office

Databases

ERP systems

Product Lifecycle Management

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”.

Growth and development are important aspects of this position. Whether you aspire to be a leader or a technical expert, this position will set you up for success in the future.

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.
• 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
• Knowledge and proficiency working with computers including Microsoft Office, Databases, ERP, and Product Life Cycle Management
• Knowledge of quality processes/procedures and experienced in 6-Sigma methodologies
• Good facilitation and communication skills
• Ability to provide clear leadership in assigned projects and provide completed work in a timely manner
• Understanding and interpretation of engineering drawings
• Knowledge of measurement techniques including Metrology, Inspection Methods and Equipment
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment

Preferred Qualifications

• American Society for Quality - Certified Quality Engineer and/or Certified Quality Auditor
• Experience in Electronics and Electromechanical Components and Assemblies
• SAP experience
• Knowledge of Advanced Statistics, Design of Experiments, and Value Stream Mapping
• Familiarity with GD&T
• Experience in Plastics, Metals, and Electrical Devices

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
• Interested in learning more on our robust benefits package we offer?

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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