Supplier Quality Engineer: PPAP, FAI & ISO 9001 Focus

Milwaukee Succeeds; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Power Components in Milwaukee, WI is hiring a Supplier Quality Engineer onsite to collaborate with suppliers, production, and purchasing. You will drive receiving inspection, supplier audits, and performance monitoring to minimize quality escapes through risk-based thinking.

You will apply tools like APQP, FMEA, control plans, and Gage R&R while leading corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives. Travel ~20–25% is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field with 5 years of quality experience in supplier quality or an associate degree with 10 years of experience.
• Knowledge of APQP, FMEA, Control Plan, Gage R&R, CTQ, SPC, 8D, 5 Why, Fishbone, Pareto and control charts is a plus.
• Experience with Sheet Metal Fabrication, Welding, Paint, and Electrical/Mechanical Assembly is a plus.
• Proficiency in MS Office and data analysis tools; ERP and SharePoint experience is a plus.
• CQE or Six Sigma certification is a plus.
• Fluency in English; Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Receiving Inspection plan development based on supplier performance and risk.
• Lead supplier audits and evaluate conformity to ISO 9001 and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor supplier performance; analyze quality escapes and drive improvements.
• Collaborate with suppliers to resolve quality issues and implement corrective actions.
• Improve supplier PPm/DPU in collaboration with production teams.
• Lead FAI/PPAP and Gage R&R to drive APQP and product consistency.
• Track industry trends and recommend innovations to leadership.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and rules.

Skills

Quality engineering

Supplier quality

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Associate degree +10 years

CQE or Six Sigma

Tools

ERP (Epicor)

SharePoint

Minitab

Power BI

Excel

Job description

Global Power Components in Milwaukee, WI is hiring a Supplier Quality Engineer onsite to collaborate with suppliers, production, and purchasing. You will drive receiving inspection, supplier audits, and performance monitoring to minimize quality escapes through risk-based thinking.

You will apply tools like APQP, FMEA, control plans, and Gage R&R while leading corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives. Travel ~20–25% is expected.