Supplier Quality & Development Engineer

Supplier Quality & Development Engineer

Location:

Wausau, Wisconsin, USA

Department:
Sourcing & Supplier Quality

Job Summary:

The Supplier Quality & Development Engineer (SQDE) will play a critical role in ensuring the quality of products sourced from suppliers. This position is responsible for supplier qualification and audit, supplier quality tracking, managing supplier non-conforming materials including disposition and corrective actions, and implementing improvement plans at the supplier level. The SQDE will also be part of a team that will develop and implement a supplier scorecard process to monitor, communicate, and improve supplier performance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supplier Qualification & Audit Process:
  Develop and implement a comprehensive supplier qualification and audit process to evaluate new suppliers and monitor existing suppliers.
• Supplier Quality Tracking:
  Monitor and evaluate supplier performance through tracking and analysis of supplier defects.
• Defective Item Disposition:
  In conjunction with plant quality and finance teams, manage the disposition process for defective items, including recovery of "cost of poor quality".
• Corrective Actions & Improvement Plans:
  Collaborate with suppliers to develop and implement corrective action plans and continuous improvement.
• Supplier Scorecard Process:
  Develop and implement a supplier scorecard process to summarize and communicate supplier performance, including quality, delivery, and cost.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration:
  
  Work closely with internal teams, including procurement, engineering, and manufacturing, to address supplier quality issues and support new product development.
• Documentation & Reporting:
  Maintain accurate records of supplier quality performance, corrective actions, and improvement plans. Prepare regular reports for management review.
• Training & Development:
  Provide training and support to suppliers and the Marathon team on quality standards, processes, and best practices.
• PPAP Review & Approval:
  Review and approve Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) submissions from suppliers to ensure compliance with quality and engineering specifications.

Qualifications:

• Education:
  
  Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or a related field. Advanced degree preferred.
• Experience:
  
  Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in supplier quality engineering, quality assurance, or a related field, with a focus on supplier development and management.
• Certifications:
  
  Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), Six Sigma, or other relevant certifications are a plus.
• Skills:
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in quality management tools and methodologies.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong project management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and quality management software.

Working Conditions:

• This position will require travel to supplier locations, including international travel
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.