Supplier Quality Engineer

About the Company Global Power Components is a privately held, growing manufacturer of UL steel fuel tanks, trailers, large generator enclosures and modular metal enclosures for housing fully equipped electrical distribution and control equipment. Location Milwaukee, WI – Manufacturing About the Role As a result of continued growth, we are looking for a motivated Supplier Quality Engineer to join our growing team. Are you enthusiastic about Supplier Quality, working in collaboration with Suppliers, Internal Production & Purchasing/Supply chain? Global Power Components is seeking a dynamic individual to join our Quality Assurance department. As a Supplier Quality Engineer, you will be crucial in ensuring smooth operations with minimum/no Quality escape from suppliers by utilizing process‑based thinking and risk‑mitigation strategies. Position Responsibilities Develop and implement a robust Receiving Inspection plan based on supplier quality performance, Part/Process criticality, and risks. Utilize training and implementation of statistical sampling plans as needed. Lead on‑site audits and evaluate suppliers on their manufacturing and supporting processes to ensure adherence to ISO 9001 quality standards and regulatory requirements. Review and implement a robust supplier performance monitoring process (working with Purchasing), analyze the trend of quality escapes from suppliers and recommend improvement plans for supplier development to improve quality performance. Collaborate with suppliers to investigate and resolve quality issues, supporting corrective actions to prevent recurrence. Lead the resolution of complex quality issues utilizing advanced problem‑solving tools to identify root causes and implement effective preventative measures (design and process improvements, implementation of best practices and others). Provide quality support for operations, working closely with production teams to address quality‑related issues and drive continuous improvement (formalize data collection on supplier defects found in production, develop and implement Supplier PPM/DPU improvement). Lead supplier process validation activities such as FAI (First Article Inspection)/PPAP (Production Part Approval Process) and Gage R&R to drive APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning) and ensure product consistency. Monitor industry trends and emerging technologies, make improvement recommendations to leadership based on new insights. Understand and comply with all applicable company policies and rules. Requirements Bachelor's degree in engineering or a similar technical field with 5 years of experience in quality engineering focusing on supplier quality within the manufacturing industry, OR associate degree from a technical college with 10 years of experience. Knowledge of quality tools such as APQP, FMEA, Control Plan, Gage R&R, CTQ, SPC, 8D, 5‑Why, Fishbone Analysis, Pareto, and control charts – a plus. Experience in Sheet Metal Fabrication, Welding, Paint and Electrical/Mechanical Assembly processes is a plus. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications and data analysis tools (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Minitab, Power BI or similar); experience with ERP systems (e.g., Epicor) and SharePoint is a plus. Certification (CQE, Six Sigma Green/Black Belt) is a plus. Fluent in English; additional languages such as Spanish are an advantage. Strong people skills to establish meaningful relationships built on mutual trust and respect, navigate and resolve conflict, moderate behaviors, and foster collaborative working relationships among a diverse audience. Effective communication skills (written, verbal, listening, presentation). Able to consult with key stakeholders outside the quality function in a technical role. Estimated travel to supplier locations: 20‑25% What We Offer Competitive salary and benefits Opportunities for professional growth and development Collaborative and innovative work environment Chance to make a meaningful impact on product quality and customer satisfaction Working Conditions Manufacturing/office environment and requires the ability to operate standard office equipment Why Join Us Global Power Components is a fast‑paced, growth‑oriented company where innovation and quality are core values. We offer opportunities for professional development, continuing education, and meaningful contributions to product and process excellence. Our work directly supports the infrastructure of hyperscale data centers, making quality and reliability essential. Equal Employment Opportunity Global Power Components is an Equal Opportunity and affirmative action employer. Global Power Components is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job‑related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr