Switchgear Supplier Quality Engineer - NPI & Development

States Manufacturing Corporation; Dayton (MN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO/ESST

Paid holidays

Health insurance: $100 individual / $0

Paid Weekly

Vision and Dental Insurance

401K / Life Insurance / STD

Job summary

States Manufacturing Corporation in Minnesota seeks a Senior Supplier Quality Engineer to lead supplier quality programs and risk mitigation. You will develop quality requirements, perform supplier audits, and drive corrective actions across the supply base for switchgear components.

You will leverage PPAP, APQP, FMEA, and SPC knowledge to improve supplier performance and support NPI activities while traveling to supplier sites as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field required.
• 5+ years of supplier quality or development engineering experience.
• Familiar with ISO 9001, AS9100, IATF 16949, ISO 13485.
• Strong knowledge of PPAP, APQP, FMEA, SPC, and root cause analysis.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain supplier quality requirements and specifications.
• Conduct supplier audits to ensure ISO/AS regulatory compliance.
• Manage incoming quality issues and lead corrective actions (8D, FMEA).
• Drive supplier scorecards and performance metrics (quality, delivery).
• Support NPI supplier qualification and PPAP activities.
• Identify and mitigate risks in the supply chain related to quality and delivery.

Skills

Excellent communication

Negotiation skills

Supplier engagement

5+ years experience

Process improvement mindset

Travel willingness

Root cause analysis

Quality systems knowledge

Switchgear industry familiarity

ISO/AS standards familiarity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

States Manufacturing Corporation in Minnesota seeks a Senior Supplier Quality Engineer to lead supplier quality programs and risk mitigation. You will develop quality requirements, perform supplier audits, and drive corrective actions across the supply base for switchgear components.

You will leverage PPAP, APQP, FMEA, and SPC knowledge to improve supplier performance and support NPI activities while traveling to supplier sites as needed.