Sr. Supplier Quality Engineer

We are Generac, a leading energy technology company committed to powering a smarter world.

Over the 60 plus years of Generac’s history, we’ve been dedicated to energy innovation. From creating the home standby generator market category, to our current evolution into an energy technology solutions company, we continue to push new boundaries.

The Senior Supplier Quality Engineer will be responsible for managing plant supplier quality functions.  The SQE will support the supplier quality activities between our production facilities, Engineering and Global Sourcing teams.  The person in this position will work with suppliers to execute problem resolution to determine root cause with the use of corrective action and 8D problem solving methods.  This person will work to ensure the launch readiness of suppliers and components as defined in the Generac Quality Management System (GQMS) at the plant assigned.  The SQE will lead the supplier quality activities between our production facility, Engineering, Corporate Supplier Quality and Global Sourcing teams.  This position works with suppliers (internal and external) to improve performance. This person will execute problem resolution to determine root cause with the use of corrective action and 8D problem solving methods.

This position acts under the direction of the Plant Quality Manager

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering;

• 5+ years of experience in a SQE role with an OEM company;

• 3-5 years of experience working in Quality Assurance in a plant or supplier quality role;

• 2+ year of experience working with PPAP procedures, APQP (Control Plan & PFMEA), PPAP and ISO;

• Experienced working in production plant with assembly process

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with international companies and in matrix organizations;

• Certified Quality Engineer;

• Certified Six Sigma Green Belt;

• Certified Quality Auditor;

• Previous Experience using SAP or equivalent ERP

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage internal and external supplier quality issues for assigned plant

• Support the facility Quality Managers with follow up to supplier corrective actions;

• Support New Product Introduction and Global Sourcing with PPAP projects;

• Participate in continuous improvement activities.

• Manage quality issues associated with purchased parts and sister facility parts including initial contact, containment and permanent corrective action;

• Conduct audits, evaluate performance, develop action plans and provide recommendations for the purpose of improving performance at suppliers; 

• Participate in continuous improvement activities;

• Support NPI at the plant level by evaluating part fit up and PPAP

• Work with corporate supplier quality and sourcing group to identify and execute opportunities of supplier development

• Manage supplier change management request at the plant level

• Execute MRB process working with material, manufacturing and planning team for rejected supplier parts

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear; and use hands to manipulate objects or controls. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk.  On occasion the incumbent may be required to stoop, bend or reach above the shoulders. The employee must occasionally lift up to 25 - 50 pounds. Specific conditions of this job are typical of frequent and continuous computer-based work requiring periods of sitting, close vision and ability to adjust focus. Occasional travel.

“We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.”