Supplier Quality Engineer

About This Role

This position is responsible for ensuring the quality of purchased components and materials, developing suppliers, and performing inspections for diesel engine manufacturing and development. It involves proactive supplier engagement, auditing, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Ensure quality of procurement and supply of materials and products related to diesel engine manufacturing and development
• Work proactively with suppliers to define specific quality requirements and standards, including inspection, verification, qualification, and statistical process control methods
• Provide technical guidance to suppliers for part certification compliance with engineering drawings and specifications
• Perform Production Part Approval Process (PPAP/1st Article) for Production and/or Aftersales supplied parts
• Develop and prioritize an auditing schedule to regularly audit designated suppliers for ISO-9001, process control capabilities, and quality standards
• Conduct supplier audits to determine compliance with safety, emission, and control characteristics
• Track and analyze failure trends, identify issues, drive root cause analysis, recommend corrective actions, and communicate high priority issues to management
• Coordinate qualification testing for operation and performance of equipment, engine components, and systems
• Write and review technical quality documents, plans, and procedures
• Coordinate continuous improvement projects to maintain or improve quality area and capabilities

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing or Industrial engineering AND 5 years of experience in quality, industrial or manufacturing engineering OR 9 years of experience in quality, industrial or manufacturing engineering
• Authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. without sponsorship

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing or Industrial engineering
• 5 years of experience in quality, industrial or manufacturing engineering; or 9 years of experience in quality, industrial or manufacturing engineering if no degree

Nice to Have

• Knowledge of practical application of engineering science and technology to internal combustion engine production
• Knowledge of quality control, raw materials, manufacturing processes, and cost reduction techniques for engine manufacturing
• Familiar with plant operations and equipment
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve assembly and quality independently
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
• Strong knowledge of geometric tolerancing and related gauges
• Knowledge of MTU products and/or internal combustion engines
• Working knowledge of gauge and test equipment (torque wrenches, calipers, micrometers)
• Excellent knowledge of statistical process control
• Experience in resolving zero-hour engine defects with customers
• CQE/CQA or similar certification
• Six Sigma experience or certification

Skills

* Required skills

Benefits