Supplier Quality Engineer - Metallic Commodity

CNH; Wisconsin; Hybrid; USD 87,000 - 133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangements

Savings & Retirement benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

Adoption assistance

Fertility & Family building support

Employee Assistance Programs

Charitable contribution matching and  

Job summary

CNH Industrial is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer for Metallic Commodity to lead supplier quality strategies and risk mitigation. The role collaborates with purchasing, engineering and manufacturing to improve product and process quality, with office options in Oak Brook, IL or Racine, WI and a hybrid schedule.

The ideal candidate has 6+ years in manufacturing or supplier quality, strong GD&T knowledge, experience with inspection methods and PPAP/APQP, and travel up to NA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required; associate degree with 10+ years relevant experience also considered.
• Minimum 6 years in manufacturing/quality/supplier quality; 3+ years in supplier quality.
• Hands-on inspection methods (hard gaging, CMM) and machining processes (manual/CNC).
• Strong GD&T understanding and knowledge of welding and related certifications is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a progressive supplier quality strategy for your commodity to enhance overall supplier quality performance.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives that promote supplier development, process excellence, and zero-defect culture.
• Cultivate long-term partnerships with suppliers through coaching, training, and collaboration.
• Lead new supplier selection and qualification processes through PSA and business case evaluations.
• Ensure adherence to APQP and PPAP.
• Implement preventative quality strategies to mitigate risks before they impact production through TR, QRA, PR and PA.
• Manage SQP and track supplier quality metrics to ensure compliance.
• Ensure containment protocols are effectively executed to prevent non-conformities from reaching the production line.
• Enforce corrective and preventive actions (8D, 5Whys, Fishbone, FMEA, DOE) to resolve supplier issues.
• Lead resolution of top warranty issues for suppliers and contribute to FQI.
• Assist in Strategic Sourcing Program initiatives to enhance supplier quality and reliability.

Skills

GD&T knowledge

Hard gauging

CMM inspection

Machining processes

Quality management

Supplier quality

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Associate degree with 10+ years experience

Master's degree preferred

Tools

APQP/PPAP

8D problem solving

FMEA

Gage R&R

SPC

MS Project

Job description

About Us
Innovation. Sustainability. Productivity. This is how we are Breaking New Ground in our mission to sustainably advance the noble work of farmers and builders everywhere. With a growing global population and increased demands on resources, our products are instrumental to feeding and sheltering the world. From developing products that run on alternative power to productivity-enhancing precision tech, we are delivering solutions that benefit people – and they are possible thanks to people like you. If the opportunity to build your skills as part of a collaborative, global team excites you, you’re in the right place.

Job Purpose

As the Supplier Quality Engineer for Metallic Commodity, you will lead quality activities, quality strategies and the relationships with key suppliers to ensure CNH quality standards are met. You will be the driver of supplier quality excellence, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement for your supply base. You will collaborate closely with internal teams, including purchasing, engineering, and manufacturing plants, to improve quality of product and process. This position can be based in our offices in Oak Brook, IL, or Racine, WI, and is eligible for our hybrid work schedule with three (3) days per week in-office, and two (2) days remote/home office.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a progressive supplier quality strategy for your commodity to enhance overall supplier quality performance.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives that promote supplier development, process excellence, and zero-defect culture.
• Cultivate long-term partnerships with suppliers through coaching, training, and collaboration.
• Lead new supplier selection and qualification processes through Potential Supplier Audits (PSA) and business case evaluations.
• Ensure adherence to Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP).
• Implement preventative quality strategies to mitigate risks before they impact production through Technical Reviews (TR), Quality Risk Assessments (QRA), Program Reviews (PR) and Process Audits (PA).
• Manage Supplier Quality Performance (SQP) and track and improve supplier quality metrics to ensure compliance.
• Ensure containment protocols are effectively executed to prevent non-conformities from reaching the production line.
• Enforce corrective and preventive actions (using 8D, 5Whys, Fishbone, FMEA, Control Plans, Poke Yoke and DOE methods) to resolve supplier issues efficiently.
• Lead resolution of top warranty issues for suppliers and contribute to Field Quality Index (FQI).
• Assist in Strategic Sourcing Program initiatives to enhance supplier quality and reliability.

Experience Required

• A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering is required (Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, or related field). An associate degree with 10+ years of relevant manufacturing and supplier quality experience in metallic components will also be considered.
• A minimum of six (6) years of manufacturing, quality, or supplier quality engineering experience supporting metallic components. At least three (3) years should be focused on supplier quality engineering, quality engineering, or quality management. Candidates should have hands‑on experience with inspection methods (hard gaging and CMM), machining processes (manual and CNC turning, milling, grinding, broaching/key seating, and hobbing), and a strong understanding of GD&T. Experience with welding and/or CWI certification is a plus. Knowledge of special processes including heat treat, zinc, electroless nickel plating, chrome plating, manganese phosphate, and powder, e‑coat, or liquid paint processes is highly desirable.
• Understanding and experience working with Advanced Quality Planning tools (design reviews, FMEAs, Contractual Control Plans, Inspection and Test plans, Gage R&R Studies, Capability Studies, SPC, 7-step or 8D corrective action process).
• Ability to travel up to 40% to 50% of the time within North America.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree preferred.
• Experience with precision‑machined metallic components and their associated manufacturing and special processes is strongly preferred.
• Experience within the off-highway vehicle sector preferred.
• Prefer 3 years of experience managing a supply base or Project Management.
• Professional certification CQE, CQA, CQMgr, CMfgE, etc. and/or Six Sigma.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
• Excellent computer skills: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Project, statistical software, etc.
• Ability to work with personnel at all levels of the suppliers' organization.
• Ability to conduct meetings with and make presentations to platform leadership, industrial leadership, and senior management.
• Self-driven, strong ownership of assigned jobs and passion to achieve high level of work.

Pay Transparency

The annual salary for this role is $87,000 - $133,000 plus any applicable bonus (Actual salaries will vary and will be based on various factors, such as skill, experience and qualification for the role.). For roles open across multiple locations, the salary range indicated refers to the primary location. If a different location is considered, the applicable salary range will be communicated to candidates prior to the first interview.

What We Offer

We offer dynamic career opportunities across an international landscape. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to delivering value for all our employees and fostering a culture of respect.

Benefits

• Hybrid work arrangements
• Savings & Retirement benefits
• Tuition reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Adoption assistance
• Fertility & Family building support
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Charitable contribution matching and Volunteer Time Off

US applicants: CNH Industrial is an equal opportunity employer. This company considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Applicants can learn more about their rights by viewing the federal "Know Your Rights" poster here. CNH Industrial participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. You can view additional information here.

Canada applicants: CNH Industrial is an equal opportunity employer. This company considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, nationality, place of origin, disability, marital status, family status, age, or any other ground prohibited by applicable provincial human rights legislation.

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