Supplier Quality Engineer

Milwaukee Succeeds; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Power Components in Milwaukee, WI is hiring a Supplier Quality Engineer onsite to collaborate with suppliers, production, and purchasing. You will drive receiving inspection, supplier audits, and performance monitoring to minimize quality escapes through risk-based thinking.

You will apply tools like APQP, FMEA, control plans, and Gage R&R while leading corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives. Travel ~20–25% is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field with 5 years of quality experience in supplier quality or an associate degree with 10 years of experience.
• Knowledge of APQP, FMEA, Control Plan, Gage R&R, CTQ, SPC, 8D, 5 Why, Fishbone, Pareto and control charts is a plus.
• Experience with Sheet Metal Fabrication, Welding, Paint, and Electrical/Mechanical Assembly is a plus.
• Proficiency in MS Office and data analysis tools; ERP and SharePoint experience is a plus.
• CQE or Six Sigma certification is a plus.
• Fluency in English; Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Receiving Inspection plan development based on supplier performance and risk.
• Lead supplier audits and evaluate conformity to ISO 9001 and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor supplier performance; analyze quality escapes and drive improvements.
• Collaborate with suppliers to resolve quality issues and implement corrective actions.
• Improve supplier PPm/DPU in collaboration with production teams.
• Lead FAI/PPAP and Gage R&R to drive APQP and product consistency.
• Track industry trends and recommend innovations to leadership.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and rules.

Skills

Quality engineering

Supplier quality

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Associate degree +10 years

CQE or Six Sigma

Tools

ERP (Epicor)

SharePoint

Minitab

Power BI

Excel

Job description

Overview:

Are you enthusiastic about Supplier Quality working in collaboration with Suppliers, Internal Production, & Purchasing/Supply Chain? Global Power Components is seeking a dynamic individual to join our Quality Assurance department. As a Supplier Quality Engineer, you will be crucial in ensuring smooth operations with minimum/no Quality escape from suppliers by utilizing process-based thinking and risk mitigation strategies.

Responsibilities:

• Receiving Inspection: Develop and implement a robust Receiving Inspection plan based on supplier quality performance, Part/Process criticality, and risks. Utilize training and implementation of statistical sampling plans as needed.
• Supplier Audits & Qualifications: Lead on-site audits and evaluate suppliers on their manufacturing and supporting processes to ensure adherence to ISO 9001 quality standards and regulatory requirements.
• Supplier Performance Monitoring: Review and implement a robust supplier performance monitoring process (working with Purchasing), analyze the trend on Quality escapes from suppliers and recommend improvement plan for supplier development to improve the Quality performance.
• Problem Solving: Collaborate with suppliers to investigate and resolve Quality issues, supporting corrective actions to prevent recurrence. Lead the resolution of complex quality issues, utilizing advanced problem-solving tools to identify root causes and implement effective preventative measures (Design and Process improvements, Implementation of best practices and others).
• Supplier Quality Parts Per Million (PPM)/Defects per Unit (DPU) improvement: Provide quality support for operations, working closely with production teams to address quality-related issues and drive continuous improvement (Formalize Data collection on supplier defects found in Production, Develop and implement Supplier PPM/DPU improvement)
• Supplier Process Validation: Lead supplier process validation activities such as FAI (First Article Inspection)/PPAP (Production Part Approval Process) and Gage R&R to drive APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning) and ensure product consistency.
• Industry Trends & Innovation: Monitor industry trends and emerging technologies, make improvement recommendations to leadership based on new insights.
• Compliance: Understand and comply with all applicable company policies and rules.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or a similar technical field with 5 years of experience in quality engineering focusing on supplier quality within the manufacturing industry OR associate degree from technical college with 10 years of experience.
• Knowledgeofquality toolssuch as APQP, FMEA, Control Plan, Gage R&R, CTQ, SPC, 8D, 5 Why, Fishbone Analysis, Pareto, and control charts are a plus.
• Experience in Sheet Metal Fabrication, Welding, Paint and Electrical/Mechanical Assembly processes is a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications and Data analysis tools (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Minitab, Power BI or similar); Experience with ERP systems (e.g., Epicor) and SharePoint is a plus.
• Certification (CQE, Six Sigma Green/Black Belt) is a plus.
• Fluent in English, additional languages like Spanish an advantage.
• Strong people skills to establish meaningful relationships built on mutual trust and respect, navigate and resolve conflict, moderate behaviors, and foster collaborative working relationships amongst a diverse audience.
• Effective communication skills (written, verbal, listening, and presentation). Able to consult with key stakeholders outside the quality function in technical role.
• Estimated travel to supplier locations: 20-25%

Title: Supplier Quality Engineer

Company:

Global Power Components - www.globalpowercomponents.com

Location:

Milwaukee, WI (onsite 5-days/week)

Hire Type:

Direct Hire

Overview:

Are you enthusiastic about Supplier Quality working in collaboration with Suppliers, Internal Production, & Purchasing/Supply Chain? Global Power Components is seeking a dynamic individual to join our Quality Assurance department. As a Supplier Quality Engineer, you will be crucial in ensuring smooth operations with minimum/no Quality escape from suppliers by utilizing process-based thinking and risk mitigation strategies.

Responsibilities:

• Receiving Inspection: Develop and implement a robust Receiving Inspection plan based on supplier quality performance, Part/Process criticality, and risks. Utilize training and implementation of statistical sampling plans as needed.
• Supplier Audits & Qualifications: Lead on-site audits and evaluate suppliers on their manufacturing and supporting processes to ensure adherence to ISO 9001 quality standards and regulatory requirements.
• Supplier Performance Monitoring: Review and implement a robust supplier performance monitoring process (working with Purchasing), analyze the trend on Quality escapes from suppliers and recommend improvement plan for supplier development to improve the Quality performance.
• Problem Solving: Collaborate with suppliers to investigate and resolve Quality issues, supporting corrective actions to prevent recurrence. Lead the resolution of complex quality issues, utilizing advanced problem-solving tools to identify root causes and implement effective preventative measures (Design and Process improvements, Implementation of best practices and others).
• Supplier Quality Parts Per Million (PPM)/Defects per Unit (DPU) improvement: Provide quality support for operations, working closely with production teams to address quality-related issues and drive continuous improvement (Formalize Data collection on supplier defects found in Production, Develop and implement Supplier PPM/DPU improvement)
• Supplier Process Validation: Lead supplier process validation activities such as FAI (First Article Inspection)/PPAP (Production Part Approval Process) and Gage R&R to drive APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning) and ensure product consistency.
• Industry Trends & Innovation: Monitor industry trends and emerging technologies, make improvement recommendations to leadership based on new insights.
• Compliance: Understand and comply with all applicable company policies and rules.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or a similar technical field with 5 years of experience in quality engineering focusing on supplier quality within the manufacturing industry OR associate degree from technical college with 10 years of experience.
• Knowledgeofquality toolssuch as APQP, FMEA, Control Plan, Gage R&R, CTQ, SPC, 8D, 5 Why, Fishbone Analysis, Pareto, and control charts are a plus.
• Experience in Sheet Metal Fabrication, Welding, Paint and Electrical/Mechanical Assembly processes is a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications and Data analysis tools (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Minitab, Power BI or similar); Experience with ERP systems (e.g., Epicor) and SharePoint is a plus.
• Certification (CQE, Six Sigma Green/Black Belt) is a plus.
• Fluent in English, additional languages like Spanish an advantage.
• Strong people skills to establish meaningful relationships built on mutual trust and respect, navigate and resolve conflict, moderate behaviors, and foster collaborative working relationships amongst a diverse audience.
• Effective communication skills (written, verbal, listening, and presentation). Able to consult with key stakeholders outside the quality function in technical role.
• Estimated travel to supplier locations: 20-25%

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