Supplier Quality Engineer

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Position Overview:

As part of the talented BBG Quality team the role of Supplier Quality Engineer is to provides strategic and tactical support to Manufacturing by executing quality activities; such as: advanced quality planning to support High Performance Product Development (HPPD) process Supplier development activities Corrective Actions and reporting to maintain and improve customer satisfaction eliminate errors and improve efficiency. As a result the Procurement Team depends on the Supplier Quality Engineer to be fully engaged with the global supply base to ensure that all direct purchased materials meet all performance specification requirements and do so over time to eliminate line downs recalls or other quality failures resulting in customer dissatisfaction.

At Brunswick we have passion for our work and a distinct ability to deliver.

Essential Functions:

• Serve as a consultative resource and collaborative partner to both customers and suppliers to ensure all needs and expectations are understood and addressed
• Process PPAP submissions to enable timely new product shipments
• Handle tactical quality issues with assigned suppliers
• Review Corrective Action submissions to verify root cause analysis is complete and measures are taken to eliminate future reoccurrence
• Respond to customer inquiries in a timely accurate and consultative manner
• Conduct supplier quality performance analysis and proactively provide insightful information to the Buyers desk plan and the commodity team
• Analyze and evaluate supplier PPM performance to provide optimal solution and/or recommendations for improvement
• Provide quality performance data as required to enable the assessment of past performance ensure continued efficiency and identify continuous improvement opportunities
• Support Manufacturing by performing and/or coordinating the initial sort and/or inspection of suspect parts to maintain production goals
• Issue Corrective Actions to suppliers for identified discrepant materials to ensure suppliers are notified of the issue and root cause analysis can be completed
• Document materials rejected due to quality issue to maintain inventory accuracy in MRB
• Verify the materials received correspond to the documentation provided with the shipment
• Interpret engineering drawings schematic diagrams or formulas and confers with management or engineering staff to determine quality and reliability standards relative to warranty agreements
• Maintain quality service by following organization standards.
• Work directly with suppliers. Perform audits against standards and provide analysis and development plans to improve supplier performance.
• To lead in all supplier qualification endeavors including on-site and virtual supplier quality audits technical reviews and assessments. (process and product related)
• Develop processes and systems with suppliers to assure maintenance/continual improvement of quality on current/service products from suppliers.
• Handle tactical quality issues (spills PPAP etc) with assigned suppliers
• Develop risk-based scheduling for proactive supplier evaluations.
• Excel in a cross-functional team environment with buyers commodity managers R&D engineers and current-product site Supplier Quality engineers.
• Coach mentor supplier quality engineers as well as suppliers and transfer technical knowhow
• Manage projects necessary to execute continuous improvement plans in accordance with the commodity strategy
• Drive PPC Service Bulletin and Quality Alert efforts from containment to closure including field support
• This position will require day and/or overnight travel by auto or airplane up to 50%.

Diversity of thought and experiences is fundamental when imagining the unimaginable. Certain skillsets/experiences are necessary; however others can be developed along the way.

Required Qualifications:

• Quality concepts: basic quality tools and problem solving techniques
• Demonstrated knowledge regarding data models and data mining
• Exposure to reporting packages (Business Objects etc) databases (SQL etc)
• High competency in Excel Word Powerpoint and Access
• Project management skills: training and successful use of tools
• Demonstrated strong attention to detail ensuring records and data systems are current and accurate
• Experience working between various functional areas in a manufacturing environment
• Growing analytical skills with the ability to collect organize analyze and disseminate significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy
• Requires excellent communication skills
• Intermediate level skills and demonstrated proficiency requirements include:
  • Supplier Development
  • Continuous Improvement

Preferred Qualifications:

• NMMA Certified
• ASQ preferred or the ability to become fully certified in 2 years
• BS/BA in Engineering or a related technical field is preferred.
• 6 years of experience in a manufacturing environment
• ASQ certified Quality Manager Engineer or Auditor is preferred
• International exposure and/or experience desirable

Working Conditions:

• While performing the duties of this job the employee is occasionally exposed to high sound levels welding processes moving forklifts elevated loads and close

The anticipated pay range for this position is $76300-$110000 annually. The actual base pay offered will vary depending on multiple factors including job- related knowledge/skills relevant experience business needs and geographic addition to base pay this position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus.

Compensation decisions are dependent upon the specifics of the candidates qualifications and the business context.

This position is eligible to participate in Brunswicks comprehensive and high-quality benefits offerings including medical dental vision paid vacation 401k (up to 4% match) Health Savings Account (with company contribution) well-being program product purchase discounts and much more. Details about our benefits can be found here.

Why Brunswick:

Whatever tomorrow brings well be at the leading edge. As the clear leader in the marine industry were committed to our values and supporting our exceptional people. We offer and encourage growth opportunities within and across our many addition were proud of being recognized for making a splash with numerous awards

About Brunswick Boat Group:

Brunswick Boat Group is home to a diverse portfolio of iconic marine brands including Bayliner Boston Whaler Crestliner Harris Heyday Lowe Lund Navan Princecraft Protector Quicksilver Rayglass Sea Ray Spartan Thunder Jet and Uttern.Each brand carries a legacy of innovation craftsmanship and performance that has shaped the boating industry worldwide.

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We value growth and development recognizing that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here please still consider applying.

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