Associate Supplier Quality Engineer

About Pierce, an Oshkosh company At Pierce Manufacturing, we build trucks that protect people and communities around the world. To our team, there is no room for anything less than providing the absolute best. Since 1913, building truck bodies on Model T Ford chassis in an old converted church has evolved to creating highly customized, carefully designed and engineering pumpers, aerials, tankers and rescue units that have no equal. Today, you'll find more than 30,000 Pierce apparatuses on the road that are making a difference in people's lives, every day. To us, every step in the process of building our trucks is personal. From innovation and expertise, to the customization and service. Our trucks are designed to perform under the toughest conditions. ASSOCIATE SUPPLIER QUALITY ENGINEER The Associate Supplier Quality Engineer will support the supply chain organization and the supply base with the planning and execution of processes designed to improve overall supplier performance (quality, delivery, and cost). This role will interface with individual buyers and category managers, departments and/or segments. This role will be based in Appleton, WI. YOUR IMPACT These duties are not meant to be all-inclusive, and other duties may be assigned. Drive the maintenance and implementation of standard work procedures and business processes. Complete Level 1-4 PPAP review and disposition, including follow-up activities of Rejected / Interim Approved PPAPs. Validate supplier capabilities, capacity and quality systems. Address short term performance issues through 8D/SCAR and rapid continuous improvement. Apply tools from lean methodology to drive continuous improvement efforts related to business processes. Lead supplier continuous improvement events (CIEs). Lead/participate in launch readiness programs. Monitor supplier quality and delivery performance. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology; with three (3) or more years of experience within Supply Chain or a related field. Ability to travel up to 35%. Proficient in reading, writing, and speaking the English language STANDOUT QUALIFICATIONS: Relevant industry related certifications. Experience within welding, fabrication, or electronics industry. Ability to effectively communicate. Strong organizational skills with exceptional follow-through and attention to detail. Strong time-management and prioritization skills, able to multi-task and prioritize competing requirements and meet deadlines. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment where requirements are constantly changing. Experience and proficiency with various web-based software applications including Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, etc. *OSK1917 #LI-BB1 Pay Range: $64,500.00 - $103,500.00 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. Beyond offering a competitive total rewards package, we prioritize a people-first culture and offer various opportunities to support team member growth and success. Oshkosh is committed to working with and offering reasonable accommodation to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to disability for any part of the employment process, please contact us at . 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Advance your career by advancing the world. For many of our team members, this is more than a career. It’s a calling. Oshkosh is home to thousands of difference-makers working together to build, serve and protect people and communities around the world. From the front lines to the firehouse, the people we serve are driven by a sense of purpose. The people who work here are no different. Our engineering and product innovation help keep soldiers and firefighters safe, is critical in building and keeping communities clean and helps people do their jobs every day. As part of a People First culture, you’ll be encouraged and empowered to take ownership of your work, develop your career and make a real impact on the world around you. Oshkosh is a global company that designs and manufactures some of the world’s toughest specialty and access equipment under the brands of JLG®, Hinowa, Power Towers, Pierce®, MAXIMETAL™, Oshkosh® Defense, McNeilus®, IMT®, Jerr-Dan®, Frontline™ Communications, Oshkosh® Airport Products, Oshkosh® AeroTech™ and Pratt Miller.