Supplier Quality Engineer: Drive Excellence & Partnerships

Winnebago Industries, Inc.; Bristol (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

HSA and FSA options

Company-Paid Life Insurance and AD&D

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

401(k) with Company Match

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Barletta Boats in Bristol, IN is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to partner with suppliers and cross-functional teams to ensure materials and components meet the highest quality standards. You will lead audits, develop robust incoming quality processes, and drive continuous improvement to reduce waste and costs while maintaining safety and compliance.

Experience in supplier quality, QMS, Six Sigma and problem-solving is essential; travel to supplier locations is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality Assurance, or a related technical field.
• Experience in Supplier Quality, Quality Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Strong knowledge of quality management systems and supplier quality processes.
• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration across all levels of the organization.
• Experience with quality methodologies and tools such as Six Sigma, FMEA, 8D or similar approaches.
• Ability to travel to supplier locations for audits and inspections.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and qualify new and existing suppliers to ensure compliance with quality and performance standards.
• Partner with Purchasing and Supply Chain teams to maintain and improve our approved supplier network.
• Monitor supplier performance and drive measurable quality improvements.
• Develop and implement incoming quality control processes, inspection plans, and testing protocols.
• Ensure materials and components consistently meet specifications and quality requirements.
• Review and maintain supplier quality documentation, certifications, and related records.
• Conduct supplier audits and assessments to verify compliance with quality management systems and industry standards.
• Lead root cause investigations and corrective action activities related to supplier quality concerns.
• Collaborate with suppliers and internal stakeholders to prevent recurring issues.
• Identify opportunities to improve supplier quality, reduce waste, lower costs, and increase efficiency.
• Champion the use of quality tools and methodologies to enhance supplier performance and business results.
• Build strong supplier relationships focused on partnership, accountability, and long-term success.
• Promote and support a Barletta Safe culture by modeling safe behaviors and proactively identifying opportunities to reduce workplace risk.

Skills

Quality systems

Analytical skills

Cross-functional teamwork

Six Sigma

FMEA

8D problem solving

Travel required

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality Assurance, or related technical field

Job description

Barletta Boats in Bristol, IN is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to partner with suppliers and cross-functional teams to ensure materials and components meet the highest quality standards. You will lead audits, develop robust incoming quality processes, and drive continuous improvement to reduce waste and costs while maintaining safety and compliance.

Experience in supplier quality, QMS, Six Sigma and problem-solving is essential; travel to supplier locations is required.