Supplier Quality Engineer: PPAP & Continuous Improvement

generac; Belvidere (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Generac is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to oversee both advanced and current supplier quality activities, collaborating with production facilities, Engineering, and Global Sourcing teams. You will strengthen supplier quality systems and drive performance improvements through root cause analysis and corrective action using 8D methodologies.

The role emphasizes PPAP leadership, New Product Introduction support, and risk assessments with audits of supplier processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering required.
• 3 years of experience in Quality Assurance in a plant or supplier quality role.
• 1 year of experience with PPAP, APQP, PFMEA, PPAP and ISO QMS.
• Foreign language required based on region.

Responsibilities

• Oversee supplier quality performance to meet KPIs using SQ tools.
• Provide supplier guidance and align with supplier expectations and objectives.
• Support New Product Introduction and Global Sourcing PPAP projects.
• Perform New Supplier Risk Assessments and Supplier Quality Audits.
• Lead PPAP, SCAR, SLP, and Supplier Contained Shipping activities.

Skills

Quality Assurance

PPAP

APQP

ISO QMS

Lean principles

Team collaboration

Communication

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

SAP

Ariba

ETQ QMS

Job description

Generac is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to oversee both advanced and current supplier quality activities, collaborating with production facilities, Engineering, and Global Sourcing teams. You will strengthen supplier quality systems and drive performance improvements through root cause analysis and corrective action using 8D methodologies.

The role emphasizes PPAP leadership, New Product Introduction support, and risk assessments with audits of supplier processes.