Supplier Quality Engineer

J.W. Speaker Corporation; Town of Germantown (WI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision insurance

Short-term & Long-term disability insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid vacation and holidays

Generous Profit-Sharing Plan

Tuition reimbursement & Scholarships

Growth opportunities

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Wisconsin is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to enhance the quality of its supply base. The role involves collaborating with various teams, auditing suppliers, and managing advanced quality planning. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience in supplier quality, strong analytical skills, and a relevant degree. The position offers industry-aligned benefits and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in supplier quality within manufacturing.
• Experience in APQP and problem-solving methods including 4-step and 8D.
• Willingness to travel domestically or internationally up to 20%.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Sourcing and Engineering to assess potential suppliers.
• Ensure suppliers resolve quality issues during product development.
• Manage Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) with suppliers.

Skills

Supplier quality knowledge

Problem-solving methods

Data analysis

Collaboration

Auditing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Quality, Engineering, or related field

ASQ CQE or Six Sigma Green/Black Belt certification

Tools

AIAG core tools

GD&T

Job description

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About the Position

We’re seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to strengthen the quality and reliability of our global supply base. You’ll partner closely with Sourcing, Engineering, Manufacturing, and suppliers to drive quality throughout the entire lifecycle, from new product development through ongoing production. You’ll be responsible for auditing and developing suppliers, managing Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) and supplier part approval processes (SPAP), and ensuring corrective actions and continuous improvement. If you thrive on problem‑solving, cross‑functional collaboration, and elevating supplier performance, this is a high‑impact opportunity where your expertise will directly influence product excellence and customer satisfaction.

Ideal Candidate

You have 5+ years in supplier quality within manufacturing and have a track record of building partnerships with suppliers to achieve long‑term quality improvements. You’re well‑versed in APQP, AIAG core tools, and problem‑solving methods (4‑step, 8D, etc.) and you’re confident analyzing data, conducting audits, and driving corrective actions to closure. Your knowledge of GD&T and quality management systems (ISO/TS/IATF) helps you navigate complex requirements. A Bachelor’s degree in Quality, Engineering, or a related field, along with certifications (ASQ CQE or Six Sigma Green/Black Belt), will give you a strong foundation to succeed. Beyond technical expertise, you’re proactive, collaborative, willing to learn, and skilled at balancing supplier development with ongoing performance monitoring. You will also be able to travel domestically or internationally up to 20% of the time. Lastly, if you have worked with hard coating suppliers, that’s a huge plus!

How You Will Make a Difference

Explore

• Working collaboratively with Global Sourcing and Engineering for the initial assessment and auditing of potential critical product or component suppliers
• Ensuring suppliers resolve quality problems during product development by determining root cause & implementing corrective actions
• Initiating formal supplier corrective action requests (SCAR) when appropriate, to ensure permanent resolution of component quality problems, following up with suppliers to ensure effective closure
• Creating formal supplier improvement plans when quality targets are consistently not met by critical suppliers

Innovate

• Ensuring coordination of required supplier ISIR checks or measurements through our metrology lab as needed, reviewing, analyzing and recommending action
• Managing Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) activities with suppliers from early NPD phases through supplier part approval process
• Reviewing, analyzing, and approving parts and documentation in our supplier portal
• Developing receiving inspection checklists for critical components and training quality technicians on inspection and acceptance criteria
• Communicating the discovery of nonconforming material to suppliers to ensure appropriate actions are taken to contain, mitigate, correct, and prevent defective product being shipped to us

Perform

• Identifying and communicating product/component requirements and specifications to suppliers
• Ensuring the flow‑down of key process control and key control characteristics to supplier component drawings
• Performing second‑party audits of suppliers when deemed appropriate by quality, sourcing, or NPD engineering

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Short‑term & Long‑term disability insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid time off, including Vacation, Sick & Personal Time, and 11 paid Holidays
• Generous Profit‑Sharing Plan
• Tuition reimbursement & Scholarships
• Development and Growth opportunities
• Casual work environment for all associates
• State‑of‑the‑Art, temperature‑controlled environment
• And many more!

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