SUPPLIER QUALITY ENGINEER

Carter Machinery

$86K — $97K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in quality engineering or related role
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or similar field
  • Certification in quality methodologies (e.g., Six Sigma, ASQ) preferred
  • Knowledge of mechanical and electrical design principles
  • Experience with data analysis
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

  • Inspect generator packages with team support and documentation
  • Evaluate and address nonconformance data in quality management system
  • Initiate corrective action requests for severe and recurring issues
  • Validate the effectiveness of supplier corrective actions
  • Support first article inspections as a backup auditor
  • Assist in supplier qualification audits through documentation and Gemba observations
  • Engage in continuous education for new technologies and skills

Benefits

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid time off
  • 401(k) plan with company match
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Training programs and in-house instructors
  • Tuition reimbursement for continued education
  • Employee referral bonuses
  • Tool allowances and loans
  • Discounts on cellular service, computers, and vehicles
  • Opportunities for overtime work
  • Potential shift differentials if applicable
Full Job Description
Job Title: Supplier Quality Engineer I

Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Starting Compensation Range: $86,000 - $97,000 per year

What You Will Do:
  • Inspect generator packages with team assistance and documentation resources
  • Evaluate nonconformance data in quality management system
  • Initiate supplier corrective action requests for severe and recurring nonconformances
  • Validate supplier corrective actions
  • Support first article inspections as a secondary auditor
  • Support supplier qualification audits through documentation collection and capturing Gemba observations
  • Pursue continuing education in new solutions, technologies, and skills
  • Work in coordination with team to achieve Continuous Improvement goals and objectives
  • Perform other related duties as assigned

What We're Looking For:
  • Previous experience in quality engineering
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field, preferred
  • Certification in quality methodologies (e.g., Six Sigma, ASQ) is a plus
  • General knowledge of mechanical and electrical product designs and concepts
  • Data analysis experience
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
  • Valid driver's license
  • Excellent driving record
  • Willingness to travel at least 50% to various jobsites within North America, as needed
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

What Success Looks Like In This Role:
  • Conducting root cause analysis and implement correction actions
  • Using measurement tools to verify specifications
  • Making effective risk assessments
  • Working independently and in a team environment
  • Moving between projects as priorities change
  • Functioning in a fast-paced environment
  • Demonstrated ability to coordinate multiple competing tasks and demands
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
  • Promoting a positive customer experience
  • Upholding the Core Values of Integrity, Commitment, Excellence and Teamwork by embracing The Carter Way

Physical Requirements:
  • Regularly required to stand; walk and talk or hear
  • Frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
  • Occasionally lift and /or move up to 50 pounds
  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus

Competitive Compensation and Benefits:
  • Health, dental and vision insurance
  • Paid time off
  • 401(k), $0.75 to $1.25 match up to 6%
  • Life and disability insurance
  • In-house training instructors/programs
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Employee referral bonus program
  • Tool allowances and tool loans
  • Discounts on cellular phone service, computers, and vehicles
  • Opportunities for overtime
  • Shift differential (if applicable)

Actual base pay may vary based on experience, skills, qualifications, education, geographic location, and other relevant business considerations. In addition to base pay, the compensation package may include participation in performance-based incentive programs (e.g., discretionary or non-discretionary plans), as well as overtime eligibility depending on the role.

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