What are the responsibilities and job description for the York - Supplier Quality Engineer position at Formel D USA?
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Location: Milwaukee, WI
Reports to: Supplier Quality Engineer
Role Summary:
The SQE plays a foundational role in supporting the end-to-end supplier quality process for motorcycle components—from new product introduction (NPI) to sustaining production and warranty follow-through. This role provides hands-on support in implementing supplier quality systems, assisting with PPAP validation, and addressing early quality issues during the launch and production phases. The SQE I work closely with senior engineers, plant teams, and supplier contacts to ensure that incoming parts meet our client's quality and safety standards throughout the lifecycle of the motorcycle.
Key Responsibilities:
NPI / Launch Phase:
- Assist in supplier PPAP preparation and submission tracking.
- Support initial capability studies and dimensional validations.
- Participate in design and feasibility reviews by gathering supplier feedback.
- Help develop inspection standards and quality checks based on critical-to-quality (CTQ) characteristics.
Production / Sustaining:
- Perform daily incoming inspection support and track first-pass yield.
- Investigate non-conformances and issue preliminary supplier notifications.
- Coordinate short-term containment activities for quality spills.
- Maintain accurate records of supplier scorecards and audit checklists.
Warranty / Field Feedback:
- Coordinate basic part returns for supplier analysis and early warranty claims.
- Log field quality issues and help track supplier responsiveness.
- Assist in preparing data summaries from warranty reports for team reviews.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree or relevant technical experience.
- 0–2 years of experience in manufacturing or quality (internship/co-op acceptable).
- Basic knowledge of PPAP, FMEA, control plans, and GD&T.
- Comfortable working on the plant floor and with supplier contacts.
- Willing to travel up to 50%, including supplier visits
Pay Rate: $75,000 - $85,000
Salary : $75,000 - $85,000