8D, Corrective Action, Corrective and Preventative Action (CAPA) Systems, Customer Support/Service, Documentation, Leadership, Offshoring, Performance Management, Problem Solving Skills, Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA), Process Flow Diagram (PFD), Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), Quality Engineering, Risk, Software Testing, Supply Chain, Vendor/Supplier Evaluation
Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) - US (On‑Site)
Location: Waukesha, WI (primary) with limited regional supplier travel
Focus: Mechanical & PFG (Commercial & Industrial)
Role Purpose
The Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) will provide on‑site, execution‑focused supplier quality support for Client's Mechanical and PFG (C&I) commodities. The role supports PPAP Levels 1-3, supplier audits, corrective actions, and supplier performance improvement, acting as an extension of Client's Supplier Quality organization.
This role is hands‑on and delivery‑oriented, not advisory or theoretical.
Key Responsibilities (Aligned to Approved Proposal)
PPAP Execution & Validation
- Support PPAP Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3 activities in alignment with Client CSRs
- Verify and review PPAP documentation, including:
- PSW
- Process Flow Diagrams
- PFMEA
- Control Plans
- Dimensional results
- SPC / Cpk / Ppk
- MSA (GR&R)
- Support on‑site PPAP Level 3 audits, including:
- Process walkthroughs
- Trial run witnessing
- Sample sealing and validation
- Real‑time nonconformance logging
- Prepare PPAP audit summaries and recommendations for PSW sign‑off (final approval by Client)
Supplier Audits & Corrective Actions
- Conduct or support on‑site supplier audits (process, quality system, and product audits)
- Issue and manage nonconformance (NC) reports
- Drive supplier CAPA / 8D activities and verify effectiveness
- Support escalation of systemic or CSR interpretation issues in coordination with Client SQE leadership
Cross‑Functional & Regional Coordination
- Work closely with:
- Client Supplier Quality
- Engineering
- Supply Chain
- Global SQE resources (India‑based Tata SQEs)
- Provide clear status updates, risk visibility, and documentation to Client stakeholders
- Support coordination between US‑based and offshore SQE resources per the agreed RASI
On‑Site & Regional Support
- Be physically present in Waukesha to support:
- Supplier meetings
- Internal reviews
- Launch or issue resolution activities
- Travel regionally to supplier sites as required (with Client coordination)