Supplier Quality Engineer
Job Location:
Fond du Lac, WI - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Position: Supplier Quality Engineer
Work Location: Fond du Lac WI
Duration: Fulltime/Direct Hire
Job Description:
We are seeking a highly experienced and hands-on Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) with strong expertise in casting and machining processes particularly aluminum castings. The role requires close collaboration with suppliers frequent onsite visits and active involvement in resolving quality issues related to both current production and new product development.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage supplier quality activities for casting and machined components
- Drive APQP PPAP and engineering change management processes at supplier locations
- Provide hands-on support to suppliers to resolve quality issues and improve process capability
- Support new product development (NPD) and address launch and ramp-up quality concerns
- Conduct supplier audits assessments and continuous improvement initiatives
- Drive corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) and ensure sustainable quality improvements
- Act as a technical interface between suppliers manufacturing and engineering teams
Technical Skills & Expertise
- Strong hands-on experience in casting processes including:
- Aluminum castings: HPDC LPDC
- Knowledge of other casting processes such as sand casting and high-pressure casting
- Experience in machining of engineered components
- Good understanding of manufacturing processes and quality management systems
- Proven experience in supplier quality management and structured problem-solving methodologies
- Ability to provide practical shop-floor-level solutions to suppliers
Education
Bachelors degree in mechanical engineering or a related engineering discipline (mandatory)
Bachelors degree in mechanical engineering or a related engineering discipline (mandatory)
Experience - Minimum 7 10 years of relevant experience in manufacturing supplier quality operations or quality engineering roles