Supplier Quality Engineer

OverviewSub-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 siteGrowth 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.Primary ResponsibilitiesThe 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.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 QualificationsBachelor’s degree or better in Mechanical Engineering or relatedKnowledge and proficiency working with computers including Microsoft Office, Databases, ERP, and Product Life Cycle ManagementKnowledge of quality processes/procedures and experienced in 6-Sigma methodologiesGood facilitation and communication skillsAbility to provide clear leadership in assigned projects and provide completed work in a timely mannerUnderstanding and interpretation of engineering drawingsKnowledge of measurement techniques including Metrology, Inspection Methods and EquipmentExperience working in a manufacturing environmentPreferred QualificationsAmerican Society for Quality - Certified Quality Engineer and/or Certified Quality AuditorExperience in Electronics and Electromechanical Components and AssembliesSAP experienceKnowledge of Advanced Statistics, Design of Experiments, and Value Stream MappingFamiliarity with GD&TExperience in Plastics, Metals, and Electrical DevicesWe value our employees by providing:Competitive compensation based on skillsIndustry leading health, dental, and vision plansGenerous 401 (K) savings and profit sharingOn-site UW Health clinic, fitness center, and walking pathsEducation assistance and internal training programsElectric vehicle chargingMaternity & paternity leaveInterested in learning more on our robust benefits package we offer? Click here!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 SummaryRequisition Number: SUPPL007299Job Category: Quality AssuranceSchedule: Full-Time