Supplier Quality Engineer – Casting & Machining

Global Connect Technologies; Fond du Lac (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Connect Technologies in Fond du Lac, WI is seeking a highly experienced Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) with deep casting and machining expertise, especially aluminum castings. The role focuses on collaborating with suppliers, performing onsite visits, and resolving quality issues across current production and new product development.

You will lead supplier quality activities for casting and machined components, drive APQP/PPAP and change management, support NPD launches, conduct supplier

Qualifications

• 7–10+ years in manufacturing, supplier quality, operations, or quality engineering.
• Hands-on experience with casting/machining processes, especially aluminum castings.
• Ability to lead supplier quality activities and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage supplier quality activities for casting and machined components.
• Drive APQP, PPAP, and engineering change management at supplier locations.
• Provide hands‑on support to suppliers to resolve quality issues and improve process capability.
• Support new product development (NPD) and address launch and ramp‑up quality concerns.
• Conduct supplier audits, assessments, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Drive corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) and ensure sustainable quality improvements.
• Act as a technical interface between suppliers, manufacturing, and engineering teams.

Skills

Supplier quality

APQP

PPAP

CAPA

Quality engineering

Root cause analysis

Problem solving

Travel willingness

Job description

• Minimum 7–10 years of relevant experience in manufacturing, supplier quality, operations, or quality engineering roles

Role Summary

We are seeking a highly experienced and hands‑on Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) with strong expertise in casting and machining processes, particularly aluminum castings. The role requires close collaboration with suppliers, frequent onsite visits, and active involvement in resolving quality issues related to current production and new product development.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage supplier quality activities for casting and machined components
• Drive APQP, PPAP, and engineering change management processes at supplier locations
• Provide hands‑on support to suppliers to resolve quality issues and improve process capability
• Support new product development (NPD) and address launch and ramp‑up quality concerns
• Conduct supplier audits, assessments, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Drive corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) and ensure sustainable quality improvements
• Act as a technical interface between suppliers, manufacturing, and engineering teams

Technical Skills & Expertise

• Strong hands‑on experience in casting processes, including:
• Sand casting and high‑pressure casting
• Experience in machining of engineered components
• Good understanding of manufacturing processes and quality management systems
• Proven experience in supplier quality management and structured problem‑solving methodologies
• Ability to provide practical, shop‑floor‑level solutions to suppliers

Behavioral & Other Requirements

• Highly energetic, proactive, and results‑oriented mindset
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Willingness and flexibility to undertake frequent travel to supplier locations
• Open to travel within and outside the USA