Quality Specialist

Summary As a senior specialist for supplier quality you will provide quality planning, control, and improvement support for engineering, global procurement & supply chain, and manufacturing to assure Oshkosh Corporation product quality meets the customers' expectations. Responsibilities Verify supplier manufacturing processes (PFMEA, Control Plans, Cpk and Ppk studies, etc.) for stability and control. Facilitate Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) techniques with suppliers and internal stakeholders. Monitors and facilitates quality activities for Production Part Approval Process (PPAP). Verifies process control, capability and sustainability of the supplier. Investigate supplier quality issues concerning products and/or processes. Execute standard supplier quality processes to facilitate issue resolution and validation. Gather and analyze internal and external data to help identify exposure, impact, root causes and corrective actions. Perform supplier certification through the Global Supplier Quality Audit. Support the Global Supplier Quality Council through continuous improvement. Ability to travel domestically and internationally as required. Estimated travel expectations – 30%. Basic Qualifications Bachelor’s degree 3-plus years of experience in specific areas of Purchasing such as: supplier integration, strategic supply management, supplier development, scheduling, forecasting, logistics, etc. Preferred Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Quality Engineering, Industrial Engineering or related field. Project Management Professional Certification. Prior supply management leadership experience. Prior project management experience. Understanding of operations. Skill in interpersonal communications, negotiation, and conflict resolution. Understanding of fundamental business principles and practices. Knowledge and application of Supply Management Processes and tools. Cross-functional work experience(s) in multiple major areas such as Accounting, Product Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing Operations, Warehousing and/or Distribution, Production, Employee supervision, Supply Management, Marketing, Human Resources, Industrial Engineering, etc. Cross-functional work experience(s) in at least two major areas such as Quality, Manufacturing Operations, Supply Management, Marketing, etc. Pay Range $73,200.00 - $117,800.00. The above pay range reflects the minimum and maximum target pay for the position across all U.S. locations. Within this range, individual pay is determined by various factors, including the scope and responsibilities of the role, the candidate's experience, education and skills, as well as the equity of pay among team members in similar positions. Equal Opportunity Statement Oshkosh Corporation is a merit-based Equal Opportunity Employer. Job opportunities are open for application to all qualified individuals and selection decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristic. To the extent that information is provided or collected regarding categories as provided by law it will in no way affect the decision regarding an employment application. Oshkosh Corporation will not discharge or in any manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with Oshkosh Corporation's legal duty to furnish information. Certain positions with Oshkosh Corporation require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations or the Export Administration Regulations. Applicants for these positions may need to be “U.S. Persons,” as defined in these regulations. Generally, a “U.S. Person” is a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or an individual who has been admitted as a refugee or granted asylum. Oshkosh is committed to working with and offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. #J-18808-Ljbffr Oshkosh Corporation, Inc.