Supervisor, Supplier Quality Engineer

Quality Engineering ManagerIn this role, you will lead quality engineering activities for the ORV parts and accessories business while directing a team of purchasing coordinators. You will apply quality principles to improve supplier and component quality, strengthen performance, and reduce the cost of poor quality. You will create processes and tools to turn warranty and customer feedback into actionable insights, enhancing receiving and inventory outcomes. You will drive cross-functional improvements across suppliers, purchasing, engineering, and product development to elevate product quality and supplier performance.Compensation / Benefitsprofit-sharing planEmployee Stock Ownership Plan401(k) with matchinghealth, dental, and vision insurancewellness programspaid time offResponsibilitiesLead and manage purchasing coordinators supporting distribution center incoming inspection, PO adherence, inventory disposition, and availabilityApply quality engineering principles to assure quality of supplied and manufactured components and develop strategies to strengthen quality systems and supplier relationshipsLead cross-functional root cause problem solving for quality events and drive CAPA implementationsCollaborate with suppliers, Purchasing, Engineering, Product Development, and Packaging to reduce the cost of poor quality and improve product qualityLead supplier quality activities (PPAP, CAR and CAPA, PCR, Run-at-Rates, audits, DCR, deviations)Monitor warranty and post-sales surveillance data and implement corrective actions for PAP topicsDevelop processes/tools to provide Voice of Customer insights for product, quality, and other stakeholdersMeasure and analyze receiving discrepancies, On Hand Not Available, Reject Material Orders, and supplier performance metrics for continuous improvementProvide quality engineering support for part quality issues and inventory disposition decisionsTravel 5-10% to plants and suppliers, including internationalKey requirementsBachelor's degree in Engineering or a relevant fieldMinimum of 5 years in supplier quality or quality engineeringAdvanced knowledge of APQP, Control Plan, PPAP, FMEA, MSA, SPC, and Quality SystemsExperience leading and managing professionalsExperience with project management toolsExperience writing technical reports and processesStrong verbal and written communication skills; ability to present cross-functionallyAdvanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skillsAbility to work autonomouslyWillingness to travel 5-10% to plants and suppliers (international)This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorshipLeadershipProblem SolvingCommunicationAPQPControl PlanPPAP