Supplier Quality Engineer

G&W Electric Co.

. Provide quality support to production operations and ensure purchased components and products meet engineering requirements .

Posted 9/28/2026full-timeBolingbrook • Illinois • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $80,000 - $97,193 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in quality engineering, supplier quality management, and advanced product quality planning, with a strong focus on continuous improvement and problem-solving methodologies. Proficient in conducting audits, managing quality metrics, and collaborating cross-functionally to ensure compliance with engineering requirements.

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Quality EngineeringSupplier Quality ManagementPPAP ManagementISO 9001 AuditingStatistical Process Control

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Hard Skills

FMEAControl PlanRoot Cause AnalysisStatistical AnalysisGeometric Dimensioning and ToleranceProblem SolvingManufacturing ProcessesReport WritingQuality Metrics ManagementSupplier Audits

Soft Skills

Team BuildingCross-Functional CollaborationCommunication

Tools & Technologies

ETQJD EdwardsMinitabMicrosoft WordMicrosoft PowerPoint

Certifications & Qualifications

ASQ Certification of Quality EngineerSix Sigma Black BeltLean Certification

Industry Keywords

Electronics AssemblyElectrical EquipmentSemiconductor ManufacturingISO 13485IATF 16949Continuous ImprovementSupplier ScorecardsSCARSupplier SPC Processes8D Problem-Solving

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AssemblyERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide quality support to production operations and ensure purchased components and products meet engineering requirements
Drive supplier and internal quality improvement efforts toward zero defects
Provide cross-functional support for supply-base process improvements and problem solving
Process non-conformance and supplier corrective action reports
Lead PPAP efforts within the organization and at suppliers
Manage advanced product quality planning, remove roadblocks, and support successful supply-base project launches
Work with Procurement and Engineering to establish quality plans and PPAP requirements across the product lifecycle
Manage supplier quality metrics, including PPAP results, supplier scorecards, SCAR, supplier audits, and supplier SPC processes
Conduct ISO 9001-based supplier audits and audit corrective-action results
Improve supplier evaluation, scorecard, approval, corrective-action, continuous-improvement, and off-sourcing processes
Conduct supplier quality training at supplier or G&W facilities
Optimize process capability for critical characteristics using statistical analysis and problem-solving techniques
Proactively work with suppliers to minimize quality and performance issues
Review and disposition supplier PPAPs to ensure organizational requirements are met
Travel 10–25% of the year, including Canada and limited international travel

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial or Material Science Engineering
At least 3-5 years manufacturing, quality or supply quality engineering experience
Experience in electronics assembly, electrical equipment, semiconductor manufacturing, or allied industries is a plus
Ability to speak Spanish and French is a plus
ETQ and JD Edwards software quality experience is a plus; experience with any ERP is acceptable
Knowledge and experience with FMEA, Control Plan, statistical process control, inspection equipment and techniques, root cause and failure analysis, capability studies, statistical distributions, machine and assembly processes, problem solving, team facilitation, and geometric dimensioning and tolerance
Experience with report writing in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint, and analysis using Minitab
ASQ Certification of Quality Engineer, Six Sigma Black Belt or Lean Certification is a plus
Knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 13485, or IATF 16949
Familiarity with 7- or 8-step / 8D problem-solving methodologies
Strong team building and selling skills
Ability to work with Manufacturing at all levels of the organization
Must be able to acquire a visa or passport as required
Light lifting of 25 lbs or less; stooping and standing may be required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Quarterly Incentive Pay Program
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
Short and Long-Term Disability
Life Insurance
Health club membership program and reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program
Tuition Reimbursement
401(k)
Annual Profit Sharing
Vacation
Air-conditioned/heated state-of-the-art manufacturing facility