Job Title: ย ย ย ย ย ย ย PDP / Supplier Quality Engineer
Client: ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย Heavy Machine Manufacturing Company
Location: ย ย ย ย ย ย ย Horicon, WI 53032
Duration: ย ย ย ย ย ย ย 24 Months (Possible extension)
Shift: ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย 1st Shift
Job Summary
Supplier Quality Engineer responsible for quality planning, supplier performance management, and continuous improvement initiatives. This role focuses on PDP programs, supplier quality issues, and applying quality tools to improve manufacturing and product performance.
Key Responsibilities (Mobile-Friendly)
โข Lead supplier quality planning for PDP and production programs
โข Support supplier quality issue resolution and corrective actions
โข Participate in FMEA, control plans, and design reviews
โข Conduct supplier audits and risk assessments
โข Drive root cause analysis and 8D problem-solving
โข Ensure execution of RGA, SCR, and quality processes
โข Analyze data to identify quality trends and improvements
โข Collaborate with cross-functional teams (engineering, suppliers)
โข Support continuous improvement (CI/VI) initiatives
โข Interpret engineering drawings and GD&T
Core Duties
โข Supplier quality management
โข Quality planning & assurance
โข Root cause analysis & corrective actions
โข Data analysis & reporting
โข Continuous improvement execution
Work Environment / Role Nature
โข Manufacturing + supplier-facing role
โข Cross-functional collaboration (engineering, supply chain)
โข Moderate independence with structured guidance
โข Quality-focused, data-driven environment
Required Skills
โข Quality engineering / manufacturing โ 2+ years
โข Quality tools (FMEA, SPC, RCA, Six Sigma) โ 2+ years
โข Data analysis & statistical techniques โ 2+ years
โข GD&T and drawing interpretation โ 1+ year
โข Communication & facilitation skills โ 2+ years
Preferred Skills
โข Supplier audits & DPAR โ 1+ year
โข SAP (SAPPAG / SAPPDM) โ 1+ year
โข Lean manufacturing โ 1+ year
โข Audit processes (Process Verification, Special Process) โ 1+ year
โข Equipment / automotive / off-highway manufacturing โ 1+ year
Technical / Functional Exposure
โข Supplier quality engineering โ 2+ years
โข PDP (Product Development Process) โ 1+ year
โข Root cause & corrective action (8D) โ 2+ years
โข Statistical analysis & process control โ 2+ years
โข Quality systems & audits โ 1+ year
Education / Experience
โข Bachelorโs degree in Engineering or related field
โข 2+ years of experience in quality engineering / manufacturing / supply chain
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