Supplier Quality Engineer II - Process Improvement

Generac; Holdrege (NE); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Generac is seeking a Quality Engineering Specialist II in Nebraska to improve supplier quality systems and product integrity. You will plan, coordinate, and execute incoming inspection, quarantine and disposition while collaborating with cross-functional teams to keep products flowing.

The role demands a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, 3+ years in operations and 3+ years in quality assurance in manufacturing or supplier quality, plus strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience.
• 3 or more years of experience working in an Operations environment.
• 3 or more years of experience working in Quality Assurance in a plant or supplier quality role.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the application and interpretation of manufacturing/quality metrics.

Responsibilities

• Lead deployment of standard lean tools, methodologies, practices & processes.
• Guide Generac sourcing, purchasing and corporate quality personnel with the establishment of supplier expectations and objectives.
• Lead the resolution of supplier quality issues.
• Direct the overall execution of internal product audits and nonconformance resolution. Lead problem solving at the plant and supplier levels.
• Support Production Part Approval Process (PPAP). Manage the qualification of new parts through the APQP process.
• Coordinate supplier quality, rework and scrap data acquisition to feed Cost of Quality Metrics.
• Conduct and manage audits/assessments of processes and quality systems (ISO, internal audit, etc.).
• Gather and analyze product data and use the data to lead improvement initiatives to reduce the potential for defects.
• Provide direction and assistance to the Quality Leads for prioritizing inspection tasks.
• Develop and modify inspection sampling plans based on supplier performance.
• Assist with the identification and traceability of product.
• Ensure test/ inspection integrity (MSA/ GR&R).
• Act as SAP Super User within functional area as assigned.
• Promote a continuous improvement environment by providing direction for facility teams.

Skills

Problem-solving

Verbal and written communication

Quality metrics interpretation

Lean principles

Team collaboration

Supplier quality management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Certified Quality Engineer

Certified Six Sigma Green Belt

Certified Quality Auditor

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office Suite

ERP

Job description

Generac is seeking a Quality Engineering Specialist II in Nebraska to improve supplier quality systems and product integrity. You will plan, coordinate, and execute incoming inspection, quarantine and disposition while collaborating with cross-functional teams to keep products flowing.

The role demands a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, 3+ years in operations and 3+ years in quality assurance in manufacturing or supplier quality, plus strong problem-solving and communication skills.