Lead supplier quality activities for aluminum castings and machined components.
Provide hands-on expertise in HPDC and LPDC aluminum casting processes.
Evaluate and improve supplier manufacturing processes to ensure compliance with quality requirements.
Drive APQP, PPAP, FMEA, Control Plans, MSA, SPC, and related supplier quality activities.
Conduct supplier audits, process assessments, and regular onsite supplier visits.
Identify, investigate, and resolve supplier quality issues using 8D, Root Cause Analysis, and Corrective Action methodologies.
Analyze casting and machining defects, including dimensional, porosity, leakage, surface, tooling, and process-related issues.
Work closely with suppliers to develop and implement process improvements and preventive actions.
Review engineering drawings, specifications, inspection requirements, and quality standards.
Support new product development, launch activities, and production part approvals.
Monitor supplier performance through PPM, delivery, quality, and corrective-action metrics.
Partner with Engineering, Manufacturing, Purchasing, and suppliers to identify and implement continuous improvement and cost-of-quality initiatives.
Ensure suppliers maintain robust process controls and meet customer quality requirements.
Provide technical guidance and hands-on support for complex casting and machining quality issues.
5–25 years of Supplier Quality / Manufacturing Quality experience, depending on seniority.
Strong hands-on experience with Aluminum Die Casting.
Must have experience with both HPDC (High-Pressure Die Casting) and LPDC (Low-Pressure Die Casting).
Strong experience with machining processes for aluminum cast components.
Experience with supplier development, supplier audits, and corrective actions.
Strong knowledge of APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plans, SPC, MSA, and 8D.
Ability to interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, specifications, and inspection reports.
Strong root-cause analysis and problem-solving skills.
Willingness and ability to work onsite in Wisconsin and travel to suppliers as required.
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