Job Title: Associate Supplier Quality Engineer
Location: Waukesha, WI 53188
Duration: 11 Months
Pay Rate: $35/hour
Perform supplier qualifications, action plans, audits, performance monitoring, supplier improvements, and supplier capacity & capability assessments while guiding key suppliers toward industrial standards of excellence.
Collaborate with suppliers on design control, design verification and validation, production & process controls, corrective & preventative actions, complaints, and risk management.
Support product quality improvements using tools such as Six Sigma, Design for Reliability (DFR), and other quality methodologies.
Ensure availability of parts and equipment, providing updates as necessary.
Oversee timely test development or duplication.
Deliver the PPAP (Production Part Approval Process) for all parts.
Partner with internal and external teams to generate required quality documentation.
Work with suppliers to ensure compliance with all quality requirements.
Facilitate design reviews between engineering teams and suppliers.
Drive supplier and process development initiatives.
Define and execute Part Quality Plan (PQP) elements — including FAI, capability studies, FMEA, control plans, and Gage R&R — in collaboration with suppliers.
Prior experience in quality, manufacturing, supplier quality, supplier development, or engineering in a manufacturing environment.
Strong data management and Excel skills.
Project management experience.
Proven analytical problem-solving skills and ability to manage complex tasks.
Demonstrated leadership and influencing abilities.
High level of judgment in decision-making.
Knowledge and expertise in manufacturing processes (mechanical and electronics commodities experience a plus).