Supplier Quality Engineer I - Drive Quality & CI

Carter Machinery Company, Inc.; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 86,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) match

Life insurance

Disability insurance

In-house training

Job summary

Carter Machinery Company, Inc. is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer I to inspect generator packages, analyze nonconformances, and drive supplier corrective actions.

The role supports first article inspections and supplier qualification audits, contributing to continuous improvement across North America. The ideal candidate has a background in quality engineering, a engineering degree, and the flexibility to travel up to 50% for on-site verification and documentation activities.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in quality engineering.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field preferred.
• Certification in quality methodologies (e.g., Six Sigma, ASQ) is a plus.
• Data analysis experience.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Excellent driving record.
• Willingness to travel at least 50% to various jobsites within North America as needed.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Inspect generator packages with team assistance and documentation resources.
• Evaluate nonconformance data in quality management system.
• Initiate supplier corrective action requests for severe and recurring nonconformances.
• Support first article inspections as a secondary auditor.
• Support supplier qualification audits through documentation collection and capturing Gemba observations.
• Pursue continuing education in new solutions, technologies, and skills.
• Work with the team to achieve Continuous Improvement goals and objectives.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Quality engineering

Data analysis

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Job description

Carter Machinery Company, Inc. is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer I to inspect generator packages, analyze nonconformances, and drive supplier corrective actions.

The role supports first article inspections and supplier qualification audits, contributing to continuous improvement across North America. The ideal candidate has a background in quality engineering, a engineering degree, and the flexibility to travel up to 50% for on-site verification and documentation activities.