Supplier Quality Engineer II

Supplier Quality Engineer Job Highlights

Title	Supplier Quality Engineer
Type	Full Time
Experience	5 Years
Function	Quality Assurance/Engineering/Manufacturing
Location	Menomonee Falls, WI, United States
Company	Wacker Neuson Group

Company Profile

Wacker Neuson is an internationally operating group of companies and a leading manufacturer of construction equipment and compact machines. The group offers worldwide a broad range of products, extensive services, and an efficient spare parts supply. The product brands include Wacker Neuson, Kramer, and Weidemann.

Job Profile

The company is looking for a Supplier Quality Engineer who will take full responsibility for the audit, control, and measurement of Wacker Neuson’s material suppliers globally.

Ensure that the Company receives top-quality products and services at all times by achieving consistent performance throughout the supply chain.

Educational Qualification

• Applicants require a Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Quality, or Engineering from a college/university
• CQA Certification (preferred)
• ISO/QS/IATF Quality systems audit experience (required)

Work Experience

• Possess a minimum of 5 years of Quality Engineering and supplier development in a manufacturing environment (required)
• Knowledge of welding and fabrication (preferred)

Duties/Responsibilities

Supplier Development-

• Coordinates on-site supplier visits for root cause analysis and performs verification of corrective action plans and process controls.
• Monitors supplier quality processes and methods.
• Supports continuous improvement initiatives for Quality, Cost, Delivery, etc.

Supplier Quality-

• Approves pilot production and series production at the supplier’s location.
• Executes supplier audits and process acceptances.
• Monitors the production/quality planning at the suppliers’ location.

Metrics-

• Derives proactive and reactive measures to further develop the product as it relates to process maturity level.

New Product Introduction-

• Works with the Design Engineering team and Purchasing team to facilitate supplier selection, PPAP, and successful start of production for components.
• Works with suppliers to ensure the product meets drawing requirements and product specifications.

Problem-Solving/Quality Improvements-

• Collaborates with suppliers in problem-solving and suggests methods for improving product quality.
• Critical thinker with the ability to identify risks in the manufacturing process and drive to mitigate those risks.

Safety-

• Performs all job functions in a safe manner and maintains safety awareness.
• Reports of known accidents, injuries, and unsafe practices or conditions to the supervisor.

Training-

• Trains all levels of personnel on new quality concepts.
• Works with suppliers to understand Wacker Neuson customer requirements.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• The ability to think strategically and with an entrepreneurial mindset is necessary in order to negotiate with assertiveness.
• Driven with the ability to deal with ambiguity and an outstanding attitude.
• Proficient computer skills including Access, Word, and Excel
• SAP is preferred
• Working knowledge of quality tools such as Advanced Quality Planning, Control Plans, D/PFMEA, PPAP, MSA, SPC, etc.

Work Environment

• Regularly required to stand and use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls.
• Occasionally required to walk, sit, climb or balance, talk or hear
• Must be able to lift or move 50 lbs. and occasionally up to 100 lbs. (assisted)
• Must be able to work under hot or cool and sometimes loud conditions, hearing protection may be required
• 25% – 35% domestic and international travel – Mexico, Brazil, Austria, Germany, and Canada.

Employer’s Statement

Wacker Neuson Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.