Engineer Quality I - Supplier Quality

Job Description:
We are seeking a highly motivated PDP / Supplier Quality Engineer to lead quality planning activities for product development programs, current production, service parts, and continuous improvement initiatives. This role requires collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure supplier quality and product excellence. entry level candidates with relevant experience are encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities:

• Lead and participate in cross-functional quality activities, including.
• DPARs (Design/Product Problem Analysis Reports).
• FMEA (Failure Modes & Effects Analysis).
• Control plans, design reviews, supplier audits, risk assessments, and root cause analysis.
• Identify, communicate, and resolve supplier quality issues for PDP programs and production.
• Facilitate corrective actions using the 8D process.
• Manage Return Goods Authorizations (RGAs), Supplier Change Requests (SCRs), and supplier improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with internal teams to support continuous improvement (CI) and value improvement (VI) projects.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or technology-related field, or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years of experience in manufacturing, quality engineering, or supply management (entry level candidates considered).
• Hands-on experience with quality tools: FMEA, NCCA, SPC, Root Cause Analysis, 8D, Six Sigma.
• Experience with statistical analysis and problem-solving.
• bility to read and interpret drawings, schematics, product models, and GD&T.
• Strong communication, facilitation, and organizational skills.
• bility to lead and prioritize tasks independently.
• Supplier audits, DPARs, and design reviews experience.
• Knowledge of SAP-PAG and SAP-PDM.
• udit experience: Process Verification Audits, Special Process Audits.
• Experience with Lean manufacturing.
• Familiarity with riding lawn equipment or utility vehicle production processes.