Supplier Quality Engineer

Overview Sub-Zero, Wolf, and Cove the leading manufacturer of luxury kitchen appliances is a longstanding, family-owned company in the Madison area. Icons of design and paragons of performance and quality, Sub-Zero, Wolf, and Cove are the refrigeration, cooking, and dishwashing specialists found in world’s most luxurious homes. We look for team members who are driven by innovation and excellence, striving to serve our customers by doing what is right—with integrity, teamwork, and accountability.

SQEs are provided leadership by SQE Manager reporting to Supply Chain.  The Team’s primary responsibility is “To Provide Quality Parts to the Production Lines in a Timely Manner”.  Each SQE is responsible for a focused group of commodities by operational site Growth and development are important aspects of this position. Whether you aspire to be a leader or a technical expert, this position will set you up for success in the future.

This is an on-site position at our Fitchburg, WI campus.

Primary Responsibilities The Supplier Quality Engineer will engage the Sub Zero Group Inc. Team and Suppliers in the following:

Develop and implement procedures and systems necessary to promote continuous improvement of product and to support departmental goals.

Work with various business unit teams, manufacturing sites and suppliers to facilitate problem solving, supplier corrective action, evaluation, development and communication of quality improvement plans and metrics.

Ability to analyze information and data in order to create, analyze, maintain and effectively present measures to stakeholders.  Create and maintain databases and product lifecycle management work flows in order to promote new product development and maintain existing product.

Review and assess Supplier Production Part Approval Process Submissions including Dimensional Layouts, Material Certifications, Control Plans, Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis, Process Capability and Gage Studies.

Perform Supplier Qualification and Surveillance Audits with Cross-Functional Teams and Suppliers (some travel required).Participate in Design and Contract Reviews for Supplied Components.

Supervise Quality Technicians in the areas of Receiving Inspection and/or Metrology Labs.

Manage Projects pertaining to Quality System Infrastructure and New Product Development.

Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree or better in Mechanical Engineering or related

Must have hands on experience working in a manufacturing environment Knowledge and proficiency working with computers including Microsoft Office, Databases, ERP, and Product Life Cycle Management

Experience with PPAP and SCAR methodologies

Knowledge of quality processes/procedures and experienced in 6-Sigma methodologies

Good facilitation and communication skills Understanding and interpretation of engineering drawings

Knowledge of measurement techniques including Metrology, Inspection Methods and Equipment

Preferred Qualifications American Society for Quality - Certified Quality Engineer and/or Certified Quality Auditor Experienced Materials Engineering specializing in Metals Knowledge of Advanced Statistics, Design of Experiments, and Value Stream Mapping Familiarity with GD&TWe value our employees by providing:

Competitive compensation based on skills

Industry leading health, dental, and vision plans

Generous 401 (K) savings and profit sharing

On-site UW Health clinic, fitness center, and walking paths

Education assistance and internal training programs

Electric vehicle charging

Maternity & paternity leave

Interested in learning more on our robust benefits package we offer? !

This position requires a pre-employment drug/alcohol test and background check, which will be administered after a conditional job offer is extended. A negative drug/alcohol test result is required for employment. Refusal to take the test or a positive result may disqualify a candidate from further consideration.  All drug testing will be conducted in accordance with federal and state laws.

Job Summary

Requisition Number: SUPPL
007346

Job Category:
Quality Assurance

Schedule:

Full-Time