What are the responsibilities and job description for the Supplier Quality Engineer position at Winnebago Industries Inc?
Join a Team That Builds More Than Boats
At Barletta Boats, we're passionate about creating exceptional experiences for our customers and our employees. We believe our success starts with our people, and we've built a culture rooted in safety, integrity, family, and continuous improvement.
As a Supplier Quality Engineer, you'll play a critical role in ensuring the materials and components that go into every Barletta boat meet the highest standards of quality and reliability. You'll partner with suppliers and cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement, solve complex quality challenges, and help deliver products that exceed customer expectations.
If you're passionate about quality, enjoy collaborating with others, and thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, we'd love to hear from you.
Why Barletta?
Our culture is what truly sets us apart.
At Barletta, we are committed to creating a workplace where team members feel valued, supported, and empowered to make a difference. We foster a Barletta Safe culture, where every employee plays a role in creating a zero-harm work environment. We also live our core values every day:
- Treat Everyone Like Family
- Always Do the Right Thing
- Relentlessly Pursue Excellence
Our leadership expectations challenge us to:
- Connect with Purpose
- Execute with Excellence
- Build the Future
If these values resonate with you, you'll feel right at home at Barletta.
What You'll Do
Supplier Quality & Performance
- Evaluate and qualify new and existing suppliers to ensure compliance with quality and performance standards.
- Partner with Purchasing and Supply Chain teams to maintain and improve our approved supplier network.
- Monitor supplier performance and drive measurable quality improvements.
Quality Systems & Compliance
- Develop and implement incoming quality control processes, inspection plans, and testing protocols.
- Ensure materials and components consistently meet specifications and quality requirements.
- Review and maintain supplier quality documentation, certifications, and related records.
Auditing & Problem Solving
- Conduct supplier audits and assessments to verify compliance with quality management systems and industry standards.
- Lead root cause investigations and corrective action activities related to supplier quality concerns.
- Collaborate with suppliers and internal stakeholders to prevent recurring issues.
Continuous Improvement
- Identify opportunities to improve supplier quality, reduce waste, lower costs, and increase efficiency.
- Champion the use of quality tools and methodologies to enhance supplier performance and business results.
- Build strong supplier relationships focused on partnership, accountability, and long-term success.
Safety
- Promote and support a Barletta Safe culture by modeling safe behaviors and proactively identifying opportunities to reduce workplace risk.
What You'll Bring
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality Assurance, or a related technical field.
- Experience in Supplier Quality, Quality Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Strong knowledge of quality management systems, quality standards, and supplier quality processes.
- Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization.
- Experience with quality methodologies and tools such as Six Sigma, FMEA, 8D, or similar approaches.
- Ability to travel to supplier locations for audits and inspections.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience within manufacturing environments.
- Marine, recreational vehicle, automotive, or related industry experience.
- Continuous improvement certification or training.
What Success Looks Like
The ideal candidate is:
- Passionate about quality and continuous improvement.
- Relationship-driven and skilled at working with suppliers and cross-functional teams.
- Comfortable balancing hands-on problem-solving with strategic quality initiatives.
- Committed to safety, accountability, and delivering exceptional results.
Ready to Build Something Great?
At Barletta Boats, you're not just joining a company, you're joining a team dedicated to craftsmanship, innovation, and creating unforgettable experiences on the water. If you're ready to make an impact and help elevate supplier quality to the next level, we encourage you to apply today.
Why You'll Love Working at Barletta
We know our people are our greatest asset. That's why we offer competitive pay, outstanding benefits, opportunities for growth, and a culture that treats team members like family.
What We Offer-
✅ Competitive compensation based on your experience and qualifications
✅ Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
✅ HSA and FSA options
✅ Company-Paid Life Insurance and AD&D
✅ Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Coverage
✅ Voluntary Life, Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital, Legal, and Identity Theft Protection
✅ Employee Assistance Program
✅ 401(k) with Company Match
✅ Employee Stock Purchase Program
✅ Tuition Reimbursement
Pre-Employment Requirements: To help ensure a safe and secure workplace for all team members, candidates receiving a conditional employment offer will be asked to complete a background check and drug screening.