Job Title: Supplier Quality Engineer – Casting & Machining
Location: Fond du Lac, WI (USA)
40/hr on w2 WOB
Duties & Responsibilities
· 1. Implements quality system procedures, recommends improvements, and collaborates with team members to meet goals.
· 2. Develops initiatives focused on customer satisfaction.
· 3. Supports supplier quality activities including FMEA, Control Plans, and Capability Studies.
· 4. Offers technical expertise for purchasing.
· 5. Acts as a liaison with Briggs and Stratton on quality trends and corrective actions.
· 6. Participates in supplier development and helps improve control plans.
· 7. Analyzes product and complaint data to recommend corrective actions and eliminate defects.
· 8. Conducts supplier PPAP and secures team approval.
· 9. Completes scheduled supplier and product audits and follows up on improvements.
· 10. Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
· Education: Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or a related field.
· Experience: Minimum of 3 years of related experience in a quality or engineering field. Fundamental quality experience in machining or assembly type operations (or equivalent experience) is preferred.
· Quality Knowledge: Thorough knowledge of quality practices and procedures, including Quality Management Systems (QMS) and ISO/QS requirements.
· Quality Tools: Thorough knowledge of quality tools such as Statistical Process Control (SPC), Control Plans, Failure Mode Effects Analysis (FMEA), MSA, and Design of Experiments (DOE), etc.
· Technical Skills: Demonstrated knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) as well as blueprint reading.
· Engineering Skills: Proficiency in mechanical, electronics, or assembly manufacturing processes along with solid troubleshooting skills.
· Communication: Proven ability to prepare and interpret technical information. Good interpersonal and written communication skills to communicate effectively with diverse groups of people. Ability to solve practical problems and quality issues/problems.
· Language Skills: Fluency in English and the primary language used in the area of responsibility is essential.
· Location/Mobility: Fluent in English and the primary language used in the area of responsibility and/or location.