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Husqvarna Group · 21 hours ago

Supplier Quality Engineer/Supplier Development Engineer

Olathe, KS

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

Husqvarna Group is a world leader in the construction and stone industries, and they are seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer/Supplier Development Engineer to ensure that all purchased materials meet rigorous quality standards. The role involves collaborating with product development teams, conducting supplier audits, and managing quality deviations to support the success of their Olathe assembly facility.

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Responsibilities

Collaborate with new product development teams to provide supplier quality planning and risk assessment

Define Advanced Part Quality Planning (APQP) requirements for new parts and oversee supplier APQP processes, including Production Part Approval Process (PPAP)

Actively participate in project meetings, engineering reviews, and manufacturing pilots to ensure quality standards are maintained from design to production

Partner with Sourcing to assess, select, and improve supplier performance to meet our quality benchmarks

Conduct comprehensive Supplier Quality Audits, implement corrective actions, and educate suppliers on our quality assurance standards and best practices

Oversee the disposition and cost recovery of non-conforming materials, working closely with Quality Control on fault classification and escalation

Develop and implement incoming inspection plans and facilitate root cause analysis and corrective actions (8D), ensuring effective solutions are validated

Report key quality metrics, including PPM (Parts Per Million) reject rates and quality issues, to the Global Supplier Quality Engineering (SQE) Manager

Contribute to product and process improvement by identifying supplier quality risks and recommending preventive actions

Partner with design teams to enhance component manufacturability and quality, aligning with best practices for continuous improvement

Qualification

Supplier quality assuranceQuality management systemsSupplier quality auditsAdvanced Part Quality PlanningProduction Part Approval ProcessMechanical drawingsCorrective actions (8D)MS OfficeMachinery operationContinuous improvementSoft skills