Supplier Quality Engineer SQE

Role Description

Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) – US (On‑Site)

Location:

Waukesha, WI (primary) with limited regional supplier travel

Focus:
Mechanical & PFG (Commercial & Industrial)

The Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) will provide on‑site, execution‑focused supplier quality support for Client’s Mechanical and PFG (C&I) commodities. The role supports PPAP Levels 1–3, supplier audits, corrective actions, and supplier performance improvement, acting as an extension of Client’s Supplier Quality organization.

This role is hands‑on and delivery‑oriented, not advisory or theoretical.

• Support PPAP Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3 activities in alignment with Client CSRs
• Verify and review PPAP documentation, including:
  • PSW
  • Process Flow Diagrams
  • PFMEA
  • Control Plans
  • Dimensional results
  • SPC / Cpk / Ppk
  • MSA (GR&R)
• Support on‑site PPAP Level 3 audits, including:
  • Process walkthroughs
  • Trial run witnessing
  • Sample sealing and validation
  • Real‑time nonconformance logging
• Prepare PPAP audit summaries and recommendations for PSW sign‑off (final approval by Client)

• Conduct or support on‑site supplier audits (process, quality system, and product audits)
• Issue and manage nonconformance (NC) reports
• Drive supplier CAPA / 8D activities and verify effectiveness
• Support escalation of systemic or CSR interpretation issues in coordination with Client SQE leadership

• Work closely with:
  • Client Supplier Quality
  • Engineering
  • Supply Chain
  • Global SQE resources (India‑based Tata SQEs)
• Provide clear status updates, risk visibility, and documentation to Client stakeholders
• Support coordination between US‑based and offshore SQE resources per the agreed RASI

• Be physically present in Waukesha to support:
  • Supplier meetings
  • Internal reviews
  • Launch or issue resolution activities
• Travel regionally to supplier sites as required (with Client coordination)

• 7–10+ years of experience in Supplier Quality Engineering
• Strong experience supporting mechanical components in industrial, power generation, or heavy equipment environments
• Demonstrated hands‑on experience with:
  • PPAP (Levels 1–3)
  • Supplier audits
  • Corrective action management

• Solid working knowledge of:
  • APQP
  • PPAP
  • SPC
  • MSA
  • Root cause analysis (8D, Ishikawa, 5‑Why)
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications

• Comfortable operating on‑site with the customer
• Strong supplier‑facing communication skills
• Practical, execution‑focused mindset
• Able to work independently while aligning closely with Client SQE leadership

• High‑visibility role with direct exposure to Client leadership
• Emphasis on speed, clarity, and execution
• Not a consulting role — this is embedded SQE support
• Expected to represent Tata Technologies as a trusted delivery partner