Supplier Quality Engineer

Grand Design Rv, Llc; Middlebury (IN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Grand Design RV in Middlebury, IN is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to ensure purchased components meet engineering, quality, regulatory and performance requirements. You will prevent defects, resolve non-conformances, improve supplier capability, and verify corrective actions are effective and sustained.

The role collaborates with Engineering, Purchasing, Operations, Testing, and Quality to resolve risks, support supplier qualification, new-product introduction, production-part approval,

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of quality experience or a recent bachelor's degree in engineering, engineering technology, quality, manufacturing, or related field with internship experience.
• ASQ certification or Lean/Six Sigma training is preferred.
• Experience interpreting engineering drawings, specs, tolerances, and BOMs; strong data analysis and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Investigate purchased-part non-conformances and coordinate containment, disposition, and corrective action.
• Manage supplier quality alerts, SCARs, and 8D actions; verify root cause and effectiveness of corrective actions.
• Partner with Engineering, Purchasing, Operations, Testing, and Quality to resolve risks and support production.
• Support supplier qualification, new-product introduction, production-part approval, and change control.
• Conduct supplier assessments, process audits, capability reviews, and follow-up verification.
• Develop inspection and validation requirements for component fit, function, durability, and compliance.
• Analyze supplier performance, defect trends, and cost-of-quality data; communicate risks and drive improvement.

Skills

Root-cause analysis

Quality control

Manufacturing experience

Communication

AI data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering / related field

ASQ certification or Lean/Six Sigma training

Tools

Microsoft Power BI

Excel

Word

Job description

Grand Design RV is currently looking for a Supplier Quality Engineer. As a Grand Design team member in this role, you will ensure purchased components and materials meet Grand Design RV engineering, quality, regulatory, and performance requirements. Prevent defects, resolve non-conformances, improve supplier capability, and verify corrective actions are effective and sustained.

Founded in 2012, Grand Design has become one of the fastest-growing RV brands in history and is consistently rated among the highest quality RV manufacturers in North America. Case in point? August 2023 was cause for celebration after Grand Design produced its 250,000th recreational vehicle.

"Reaching this mark is not just a testament to the hard work and vision of our incredible team, but it is also a reflection of the trust and loyalty our customers have placed in us," (Don Clark, President and CEO).

"We strive for nothing less than customers for life." As our journey continues, Grand Design remains focused on its mission: to lead the industry in quality and innovation, while fostering a family-like connection among our team members, customers, and dealers.

That's our story and our journey. What's yours?

Key Areas of Responsibility

• Work safely and comply with company policies and procedures.
• Investigate purchased-part non-conformances and coordinate containment, disposition, and corrective action.
• Perform inspections and technical evaluations using drawings, specifications, and measurement equipment.
• Manage Supplier Quality Alerts, SCARs, and 8D actions; verify root cause, implementation, and effectiveness.
• Partner with Engineering, Purchasing, Operations, Testing, and Quality to resolve risks and support production.
• Support supplier qualification, new-product introduction, production-part approval, and change control.
• Conduct supplier assessments, process audits, capability reviews, and follow-up verification.
• Develop inspection and validation requirements for component fit, function, durability, and compliance.
• Analyze supplier performance, defect trends, and cost-of-quality data; communicate risks and drive improvement.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Desired Skills

• Hands-on, self-directed, and effective in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong analytical, technical problem-solving, and root-cause analysis skills.
• Able to translate engineering requirements into practical supplier and inspection controls.
• Strong project management, prioritization, communication, and follow-through.
• Sound judgment, adaptability, accountability, and commitment to quality.
• Experience using AI tools to analyze data, summarize findings, automate routine work, and support supplier quality problem-solving.
• Ability to use Microsoft Power BI to analyze supplier quality data, identify trends, and create clear dashboards and reports.

Education & Experience

• Minimum of 5 years of quality experience; or a recent bachelor's degree in engineering, engineering technology, quality, manufacturing, or a related field with prior quality or supplier quality internship experience.

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, tolerances, and bills of material.
• Knowledge of measurement systems, inspection methods, root-cause analysis, and corrective action.
• Proficient in Word and Excel, including quality-data analysis and presentation.
• Professional communication and effective collaboration with suppliers and cross-functional teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• ASQ quality certification or Lean/Six Sigma training.
• Experience with 8D, 5 Why, statistical process control, capability, and measurement system analysis.
• Experience with supplier audits, production-part approval, advanced product quality planning, new-product introduction, or process engineering.

Physical Demands

• Ability to lift up to 75 lbs. and to stand, stoop, climb stairs, and use ladders.
• Ability to work in non-climate-controlled manufacturing and outdoor areas, sit for extended periods, and drive within the Grand Design RV complex.