Supplier Quality Engineer - Drive Quality Across the Supply Chain

Briggs & Stratton; Auburn (AL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Briggs & Stratton is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to partner with suppliers and the purchasing team to elevate delivered quality. You will drive strategic quality systems, investigate and correct issues in supplier production, and perform audits to implement new quality strategies.

Responsibilities include leading the Supplier Quality Team, implementing production quality controls, and collaborating with engineering and supply chain to improve processes and reduce defects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
• Experience in machining and assembly environments.
• Strong SAP (ERP) skills.
• Familiarity with quality tools: 8D, SPC, PFMEA.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and develop Supplier Quality Team; support day-to-day production issues.
• Implement quality systems for production and supplier base.
• Advise Quality Technicians on process controls.
• Collect and evaluate supplier quality data for improvements.
• Work with suppliers to create corrective action plans (CAPA).
• Monitor supplier performance using PPAP-related metrics and indicators.
• Coordinate with Engineering and Supply Chain on quality and productivity improvements.
• Prepare and coordinate incoming and receiving inspections; support supplier audits.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Analytical

Proactive

Adaptable

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

SAP

8D

SPC

PFMEA

Job description

Briggs & Stratton is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to partner with suppliers and the purchasing team to elevate delivered quality. You will drive strategic quality systems, investigate and correct issues in supplier production, and perform audits to implement new quality strategies.

Responsibilities include leading the Supplier Quality Team, implementing production quality controls, and collaborating with engineering and supply chain to improve processes and reduce defects.