JOB SUMMARY: The Supplier Quality Manager (SQM) will be responsible for managing both the advanced and current supplier quality functions. The SQM will support the supplier quality activities between our production facilities, Engineering and Global Sourcing teams. The person in this position will work with suppliers to improve quality systems and performance and will execute problem resolution to determine root cause with the use of corrective action and 8D problem solving methods. The Supplier Quality Manager will lead the regional field SQE team to provide end to end total quality assurance on purchased finished goods and parts. Travel will be required between local facilities and global suppliers.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 61Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience 615 years’ experience working in Quality Assurance in a plant or supplier quality role 613 years’ experience working with PPAP procedures, APQP (Control Plan & PFMEA), PPAP and ISO 613 years’ experience leading/mentoring teams or leading large-scale projects
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 61Master’s degree 61Experience in a SQE role with an OEM company 61Experience working with international companies and in matrix organizations 61Certified Quality Engineer 61Certified Six Sigma Green Belt 61Certified Quality Auditor 61Product and process auditing experience 61Previous experience using SAP or equivalent ERP 61Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and statistical analysis software
ESSENTIAL DUTIES: 61 Lead and manage supplier quality activities for new product introduction with suppliers, components and purchased finished goods including effective project management, coordination, and deployment of resources, and writing and delivering reports and assessments 61 Monitor, analyze, report, and effectively use quality data to increase customer satisfaction and reduce risk 61 Drive root cause analyses and problem-solving utilizing Generac Quality Management System processes, LEAN methodology, and statistical tools 61 Lead and manage supplier quality issues and corrective actions to positive customer results 61 Support the facility Quality Managers with follow up to supplier corrective actions 61 Support SGS Global sourcing projects through supplier assessments, design reviews, identifying component critical characteristics and PPAP execution. 61 Present supplier quality performance data to leadership in support of the business needs 61 Lead assigned regional supplier quality teams through mentorship, communication, and project management to execute on PPAP, SCAR and cost reduction initiatives 61 Lead quality system improvement initiatives with suppliers that increase maturity of the Generac Quality Management System 61 Conduct improvement-focused internal and external quality system audits. 61 Identify and support closing gaps in the quality management system in alignment with the corporate quality team, strategic global sourcing, and engineering
