Supplier Quality Engineer Mechanical

Our client is a global, multi-billion-dollar manufacturer of hydraulic and gear components for tractors, combines, and other agricultural equipment. This role offers the resources and stability of a large organization while maintaining a close-knit, family-style atmosphere-you'll be part of a Quality team of three at this facility. It's a down-to-earth environment with strong growth potential, where the team works hard and enjoys the process.

Job Description

• Qualification and approval of potential suppliers and components, including activities such as Potential Supplier Audits (PSA), business case evaluations, Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), Interim Recovery Worksheet (IRW), Process Audits (PA), and Program Reviews (PR).
• Support for new program launches, including Technical Reviews and Quality Risk Assessments (QRA).
• Management of supplier quality performance and resolution of supplier quality issues, using Supplier Quality Plan (SQP) management, PIQ/PPM metrics, and other relevant tools.
• Addressing current product management (CPM) issues and resolutions.
• Ensuring the correct application of nonconformity containment tools, such as CSL1/2/3 (Containment Shipping Levels), and implementing proper corrective actions to maintain consistent supplier conformity.
• In-depth knowledge and application of problem-solving techniques at supplier sites, including 8D, Ishikawa, and Pareto diagrams.

The Successful Applicant

• Experience with gears and/or hydraulic components
• Supplier Quality experience
• Bachelor's degree
• Experience with APQP, PPAP, and Control Plan
• Experience with New Product Launch
• Willingness to travel up to 40% (Mexico and US)
• Sponsorship not provided

What's on Offer

• Base Salary up to $125,000
• 10% Bonus
• United Health, Dental and Vision
• 3 Weeks PTO
• Week off in between Christmas and New Years
• 401(k) match up to 12%
• Hybrid work environment

Job Summary

Sector: Engineering & Manufacturing

Sub Sector: Quality, Technical

Industry: Industrial / Manufacturing

Location: Kenosha

Contract Type: Permanent

Consultant name: Ben Aldrich

Job Reference: JN-062025-6775229