Supplier Quality Engineer II: Lean, PPAP & ISO Audits

generac; Town of Eagle (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Generac is seeking a Quality Engineering Specialist II to collaborate with suppliers and cross-functional teams to ensure supplier quality and drive process improvements. You will oversee incoming inspections, quarantines, and disposition, aligning with cross-functional teams to maintain smooth production.

Key duties include leading PPAP/APQP activities, resolving supplier quality issues, and acting as SAP Super User for quality. Strong problem-solving and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
• 3+ years in an Operations environment and 3+ years in Quality Assurance in a plant or supplier role.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills and effective communication.
• Knowledge of supplier quality instruments and audits (ISO, PPAP, APQP) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead deployment of standard lean tools, methodologies, practices & processes.
• Guide supplier quality expectations with sourcing and quality personnel.
• Lead the resolution of supplier quality issues.
• Direct internal product audits and nonconformance resolution.
• Support PPAP and APQP for new parts; qualify parts through APQP process.
• Coordinate supplier quality data to feed cost-of-quality metrics.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Lean methodologies

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Generac is seeking a Quality Engineering Specialist II to collaborate with suppliers and cross-functional teams to ensure supplier quality and drive process improvements. You will oversee incoming inspections, quarantines, and disposition, aligning with cross-functional teams to maintain smooth production.

Key duties include leading PPAP/APQP activities, resolving supplier quality issues, and acting as SAP Super User for quality. Strong problem-solving and communication skills are essential.