Supplier Quality Engineer SQE

Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) – US (On‑Site)

Location: Waukesha, WI (primary) with limited regional supplier travel
Focus: Mechanical & PFG (Commercial & Industrial)

Role Purpose

The Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) will provideon‑site, execution‑focused supplier quality support for Client’s Mechanical and PFG (C&I) commodities. The role supportsPPAP Levels 1–3, supplier audits, corrective actions, and supplier performance improvement, acting as anextension of Client’s Supplier Quality organization.

This role ishands‑on and delivery‑oriented, not advisory or theoretical.

Key Responsibilities (Aligned to Approved Proposal)

PPAP Execution & Validation

• SupportPPAP Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3 activities in alignment with Client CSRs
• Verify and review PPAP documentation, including:
• • PSW
  • Process Flow Diagrams
  • PFMEA
  • Control Plans
  • Dimensional results
  • SPC / Cpk / Ppk
  • MSA (GR&R)
• Supporton‑site PPAP Level 3 audits, including:
• • Process walkthroughs
  • Trial run witnessing
  • Sample sealing and validation
  • Real‑time nonconformance logging
• Prepare PPAP audit summaries andrecommendations for PSW sign‑off (final approval by Client)

Supplier Audits & Corrective Actions

• Conduct or supporton‑site supplier audits (process, quality system, and product audits)
• Issue and managenonconformance (NC) reports
• Drive supplierCAPA / 8D activities and verify effectiveness
• Support escalation of systemic or CSR interpretation issues in coordination with Client SQE leadership

Cross‑Functional & Regional Coordination

• Work closely with:
• • Client Supplier Quality
  • Engineering
  • Supply Chain
  • Global SQE resources (India‑based Tata SQEs)
• Provide clear status updates, risk visibility, and documentation to Client stakeholders
• Support coordination between US‑based and offshore SQE resources per the agreed RASI

On‑Site & Regional Support

• Bephysically present in Waukesha to support:
• • Supplier meetings
  • Internal reviews
  • Launch or issue resolution activities
• Travel regionally to supplier sites as required (with Client coordination)