Supplier Quality Engineer - PPAP Lead & Continuous Improvement

gwelec; Bolingbrook (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Short and Long-Term Disability

Life Insurance

401(k) and Profit Sharing

Tuition Reimbursement

Vacation

Job summary

G&W Electric is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to support production, ensure incoming quality, and drive continuous improvement across the supply base. You will lead PPAP activities, manage supplier metrics, and implement corrective actions to achieve zero defects.

The role requires collaboration with Procurement and Engineering, travel 10–25% (Canada & International), and expertise in FMEA, SPC, and ISO standards. A relevant engineering degree is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial or Material Science Engineering.
• 3-5 years manufacturing, quality or supplier quality experience.
• Experience with PPAP, FMEA, Control Plan, SPC and problem solving.
• ISO 9001, ISO 13485, or IATF 16949 knowledge required.
• ASQ Certification or Six Sigma is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Drive and champion quality improvements internally and with suppliers.
• Lead PPAP efforts and manage supplier quality metrics (SCAR, supplier scorecard, audits).
• Process non-conformance and supplier corrective action reports.
• Coordinate ISO audits of suppliers and ensure corrective actions.

Skills

Quality engineering

FMEA

Control Plan

Statistical methods (Minitab)

Root cause analysis

Problem solving

Team facilitation

Documentation (Word/PowerPoint)

Audit & compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial or Material Science Engineering

Tools

ETQ

JD Edwards

ERP systems

Minitab

Job description

G&W Electric is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to support production, ensure incoming quality, and drive continuous improvement across the supply base. You will lead PPAP activities, manage supplier metrics, and implement corrective actions to achieve zero defects.

The role requires collaboration with Procurement and Engineering, travel 10–25% (Canada & International), and expertise in FMEA, SPC, and ISO standards. A relevant engineering degree is required.