Supplier Quality Lead — Accelerate PPAP & Build Partners

Torrey Holistics; Olathe (KS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) with company match

Employee discounts on Husqvarna产品

Education assistance

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Husqvarna Construction in Olathe, KS seeks a Manufacturing Supplier Quality Lead (SQE) to drive supplier quality from design through ramp‑up. You will lead APQP to PPAP, run supplier audits, and develop long‑term supplier partnerships while improving quality metrics.

Ideal candidates bring 3–5 years of supplier quality experience in heavy equipment manufacturing, strong problem‑solving skills, and proficiency with data analysis and quality tools. Travel is ~20% within the region.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; 3–5 years in manufacturing or purchasing with supplier quality accountability.
• Experience in heavy equipment manufacturing is valued.
• Proficiency with measurement systems, mechanical drawings, and quality control processes.

Responsibilities

• Shape the supplier quality plan for each new part and steer APQP to PPAP sign‑off.
• Join engineering reviews and pilots to protect quality from design through ramp‑up.
• Evaluate and onboard suppliers with Sourcing; conduct supplier quality audits.
• Coach teams on Husqvarna standards and drive sustainable corrective actions.
• Lead disposition of nonconforming material and coordinate 8D fixes.
• Report PPM and analytics to the Global SQE Manager for action and alignment.
• Flag quality risks early and collaborate with design engineering to improve manufacturability.

Skills

Quality inspection

Quality control

Continuous improvement

Root cause analysis 5 Whys

APQP/PPAP

Supplier management

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Tools

MS Office

Quality control software

Job description

Husqvarna Construction in Olathe, KS seeks a Manufacturing Supplier Quality Lead (SQE) to drive supplier quality from design through ramp‑up. You will lead APQP to PPAP, run supplier audits, and develop long‑term supplier partnerships while improving quality metrics.

Ideal candidates bring 3–5 years of supplier quality experience in heavy equipment manufacturing, strong problem‑solving skills, and proficiency with data analysis and quality tools. Travel is ~20% within the region.