Supplier Quality Engineer

Generac
  • Belvidere, Illinois
    2 days ago

    Job Description

    We believe power is a promise - a shared commitment to be there for others when it matters most.


    For more than 65 years, we've turned big ideas into solutions that help protect homes, strengthen businesses and build a more resilient, efficient, sustainable energy future.


    Ready to Power a Smarter World with us?



    The Supplier Quality Engineer oversees both advanced and current supplier quality activities and supports quality collaboration between production facilities, Engineering, and Global Sourcing teams. This role partners closely with suppliers to strengthen quality systems and improve performance, while leading problem resolution efforts through root cause analysis and corrective action using 8D methodologies


    Responsibilities:

    • Manages supplier quality performance to achieve key performance indicators (KPIs) using SQ tools and resources
    • Provides supplier guidance and understanding of our supplier’s expectations and objectives
    • Supports New Product Introduction and Global Sourcing PPAP projects
    • Performs New Supplier Risk Assessments and Supplier Quality Audits
    • Leads Supplier Quality Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), Supplier Corrective Action Request (SCAR), Safe Launch Plan (SLP), and Supplier Contained Shipping

    Minimum Qualifications:

    • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering discipline
    • 3 years of experience working in Quality Assurance in a plant or supplier quality role
    • 1 year of experience working with PPAP procedures, APQP (Control Plan & PFMEA), PPAP, and ISO QMS

    Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

    • Competent using full suite of Microsoft Office products
    • Demonstrated knowledge of the interpretation and application of manufacturing/quality metrics
    • Demonstrated knowledge in the implementation of lean principles and improvements
    • Demonstrated ability to collaboratively work with teams to drive improvements
    • Demonstrated ability to manage shifting deadlines and priorities in a fast-paced environment
    • Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate, orally and in writing
    • Good presentation skills at all levels
    • Use of advanced problem-solving skills to resolve difficult issues
    • Demonstrated ability to multi-task and solve problems in a fast-paced environment

    Preferred Qualifications:

    • Experience working with international companies and in matrix organizations.
    • Certified Quality Engineer
    • Certified Six Sigma Yellow or Green Belt
    • Certified Supplier Quality Auditor
    • Experience using SAP or equivalent ERP
    • Experience using ETQ QMS database
    • Experience using Ariba

    Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear; and use hands to manipulate objects or controls.  The employee is regularly required to stand and walk.  On occasion the incumbent may be required to stoop, bend or reach above the shoulders.  The employee must occasionally lift up to 25 pounds. Specific conditions of this job include are typical of frequent and continuous computer-based work requiring periods of sitting, close vision and ability to adjust focus. Occasional travel.)


    “We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.”

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationBelvidere, Illinois

    Skills

    • 8Dunmatched
    • Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP)unmatched
    • Alternative Energyunmatched
    • Aribaunmatched
    • Auditingunmatched
    • Certified Quality Engineer (CQE)unmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Corrective Actionunmatched
    • Energy Efficiencyunmatched
    • Facilities Engineeringunmatched
    • ISO (International Organization for Standardization)unmatched
    • Lift/Move 25 Poundsunmatched
    • Manufacturingunmatched
    • Matrix Managementunmatched
    • Microsoft Officeunmatched
    • Microsoft Product Familyunmatched
    • Multitaskingunmatched
    • Performance Managementunmatched
    • Performance Metricsunmatched
    • Physical Demandsunmatched
    • Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
    • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
    • Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA)unmatched
    • Process Improvementunmatched
    • Product Supportunmatched
    • Product/Service Launchunmatched
    • Production Part Approval Process (PPAP)unmatched
    • Quality Assuranceunmatched
    • Quality Engineeringunmatched
    • Quality Managementunmatched
    • Quality Metricsunmatched
    • Risk Analysisunmatched
    • Root Cause Analysisunmatched
    • Six Sigma Certificationunmatched
    • Six Sigma Green Beltunmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched
    • Time Managementunmatched
    • Vendor/Supplier Evaluationunmatched
    • Vendor/Supplier Managementunmatched
    • Vendor/Supplier Selectionunmatched

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