Supplier Quality Engineer - Castings
Supplier Quality Engineer - Castings
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Job Title: Supplier Quality Engineer Castings
Location: Simpsonville SC Travel up to 50%
Reports to: Supplier Quality Manager
Employment Type: Fulltime
Seniority Level: MidLevel
Industry: Manufacturing Industrial Machinery Metal Casting
Job Function: Quality Assurance Supplier Management Engineering
Job Summary:
The Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) Castings plays a critical role in protecting product quality and customer satisfaction by ensuring the performance and compliance of external suppliers primarily focused on castings forgings and machined components. This role is responsible for supplier qualification surveillance audits production part approvals (PPAP) issue resolution and supplier development initiatives. The SQE serves as a key technical liaison between Dodge and its global supplier base and must be proficient in applying Lean Six Sigma methodologies and casting expertise to drive continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Supplier Qualification & New Product Launch
Lead supplier qualification activities for new and existing suppliers.
Ensure suppliers meet Dodges technical quality and compliance requirements.
Execute Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) to support new product or supplier launches.
2. Supplier Audits & Risk Assessments
Conduct riskbased surveillance audits of supplier manufacturing facilities (e.g. foundries machine shops forging facilities).
Identify quality risks and drive gapclosure plans and continuous improvement efforts.
Monitor supplier manufacturing maturity and adherence to Dodge standards.
3. Supplier Development & Performance Monitoring
Develop and implement supplier development plans based on assessments KPIs and nonconformance data.
Utilize Lean Six Sigma and root cause analysis tools to enhance supplier capabilities.
Coach internal teams and supplier personnel through improvement initiatives.
Monitor and report on supplier quality performance and share findings with stakeholders.
4. Quality Issue Resolution
Lead resolution of suppliercaused quality issues and nonconforming materials.
Coordinate crossfunctional activities with Engineering Operations Quality and Supply Chain.
Support containment corrective actions and preventive actions at supplier sites.
5. CrossFunctional Collaboration
Serve as the technical interface between Dodge and its supply base.
Represent the Voice of the Supplier internally and the Voice of Dodge to the supplier.
Collaborate with Category Management Engineering Quality Logistics and Plant Operations.
6. Castings & Technical Expertise
Apply technical expertise in castings and metallurgy to evaluate supplier capabilities and product conformity.
Support product launches supplier transitions and engineering changes with indepth material knowledge.
Qualifications:
Bachelors degree in Metallurgy Materials Engineering or Mechanical Engineering (with casting/forging experience)
Minimum 5 years of experience in foundries forging shops or similar industrial environments
At least 3 years in a quality engineering or supplier quality role
Strong understanding of casting processes machining and metals manufacturing
Lean Six Sigma certification (Green Belt or Black Belt preferred)
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel Outlook PowerPoint)
Excellent communication organization and problemsolving skills
Ability to manage multiple global suppliers and crossfunctional initiatives
Physical Requirements:
Ability to travel up to 50% including internationally
Comfortable working in industrial environments (foundries steel mills forging shops etc.)
Must be able to walk climb reach and work in tight or elevated spaces
Able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs as needed
Extended periods of sitting standing or computer use
Why Join Us
Play a key role in maintaining product excellence and customer satisfaction
Work with a collaborative global supplier base and crossfunctional internal teams
Utilize your technical expertise in castings to drive realworld improvements
Join a trusted industrial leader with a strong culture of quality and innovation
RBC Bearings offers a competitive benefit package.
RBC Bearings is an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability and protected veteran status.
Employment Type
Full-Time
