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Generac

Supplier Quality Engineer – Welding/Fabrication

Generac

. Oversee advanced and current supplier quality activities .

Posted 11/6/2026full-timeBelvidere • Illinois • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Supplier Quality Management, including PPAP procedures, root cause analysis, and corrective actions. Proficient in collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance quality systems and performance metrics in a manufacturing environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Supplier Quality ManagementPPAP ProceduresRoot Cause AnalysisISO QMSLean Principles

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Hard Skills
Quality AssuranceManufacturing MetricsAPQPControl PlanPFMEAProblem-SolvingSupplier AuditsSupplier Corrective Action RequestSafe Launch PlanNew Supplier Risk Assessments
Soft Skills
Effective CommunicationPresentation SkillsTeam CollaborationMultitaskingAdaptability
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft OfficeSAPETQ QMS DatabaseAriba
Certifications & Qualifications
Certified Quality EngineerCertified Six Sigma Yellow BeltCertified Six Sigma Green BeltCertified Supplier Quality Auditor
Industry Keywords
Supplier QualityQuality MetricsFast-Paced EnvironmentGlobal SourcingNew Product Introduction

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Oversee advanced and current supplier quality activities
  • Support quality collaboration between production facilities, Engineering, and Global Sourcing teams
  • Partner with suppliers to strengthen quality systems and improve performance
  • Lead problem resolution through root cause analysis and corrective action using 8D methodologies
  • Manage supplier quality performance against key performance indicators using SQ tools and resources
  • Provide suppliers with guidance on expectations and objectives
  • Support New Product Introduction and Global Sourcing PPAP projects
  • Perform New Supplier Risk Assessments and Supplier Quality Audits
  • Lead Supplier Quality PPAP, Supplier Corrective Action Request (SCAR), Safe Launch Plan (SLP), and Supplier Contained Shipping activities

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering discipline
  • 3 years of experience working in Quality Assurance in a plant or supplier quality role
  • 1 year of experience working with PPAP procedures, APQP (Control Plan & PFMEA), PPAP, and ISO QMS
  • Competent using the full suite of Microsoft Office products
  • Knowledge of manufacturing/quality metrics and their application
  • Knowledge of lean principles and improvements
  • Ability to collaboratively work with teams to drive improvements
  • Ability to manage shifting deadlines and priorities in a fast-paced environment
  • Effective oral and written communication skills
  • Good presentation skills at all levels
  • Advanced problem-solving skills
  • Ability to multitask and solve problems in a fast-paced environment
  • Preferred: experience with international companies and matrix organizations
  • Preferred: Certified Quality Engineer
  • Preferred: Certified Six Sigma Yellow or Green Belt
  • Preferred: Certified Supplier Quality Auditor
  • Preferred: experience using SAP or equivalent ERP
  • Preferred: experience using ETQ QMS database
  • Preferred: experience using Ariba
  • Ability to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds
  • Occasional travel

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Many employee activities
  • Scheduled events throughout the year for employees, retirees, families, and co-workers
  • Employee volunteer opportunities supporting customers and storm-affected areas
  • Fun Days and company celebrations
  • Jeans Day every day
  • Product loan and discount programs