Supplier Quality Engineer - Welding & Fabrication

DR Power LLP; Belvidere (IL); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Generac Power Systems, Inc. is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer onsite in Belvidere, IL to lead supplier quality initiatives across production facilities, Engineering, and Global Sourcing.

You will drive root-cause analysis, administer PPAP/APQP processes, and advance supplier performance using robust QA methods. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, 3 years in quality assurance, 1 year with PPAP/APQP/ISO QMS, and travel up to 35%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering discipline.
• 3 years of experience in Quality Assurance in a plant or supplier quality role.
• 1 year of experience with PPAP procedures, APQP (Control Plan & PFMEA), PPAP, and ISO QMS.
• Foreign Language required based on region.
• Ability to travel domestically and globally up to 35%.

Responsibilities

• Manages supplier quality performance to achieve KPIs using SQ tools and resources.
• Provides supplier guidance and understanding of our supplier’s expectations and objectives.
• Supports New Product Introduction and Global Sourcing PPAP projects.
• Performs New Supplier Risk Assessments and Supplier Quality Audits.
• Leads Supplier Quality Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), Supplier Corrective Action Request (SCAR), Safe Launch Plan (SLP), and Supplier Contained Shipping.

Skills

Quality Assurance

PPAP/APQP

Lean Principles

Root Cause Analysis

Communication

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering discipline

Tools

SAP

ETQ QMS

Ariba

Job description

Generac Power Systems, Inc. is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer onsite in Belvidere, IL to lead supplier quality initiatives across production facilities, Engineering, and Global Sourcing.

You will drive root-cause analysis, administer PPAP/APQP processes, and advance supplier performance using robust QA methods. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, 3 years in quality assurance, 1 year with PPAP/APQP/ISO QMS, and travel up to 35%.