Andis Company · 3 hours ago
Quality & Supplier Development Engineer
Racine County, WI
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expAndis Company is a fourth-generation, family-led business and a market leader of premium hair cutting tools and blades. They are seeking a Quality & Supplier Development Engineer to drive quality in product development and supplier performance, ensuring excellence from concept to customer.
BeautyConsumer GoodsE-CommerceFashion
Responsibilities
Serve as a quality subject‑matter expert in New Product Development (NPD) activities, collaborating with cross‑functional teams to ensure product conformance and customer satisfaction
Lead engineering and verification builds, including quality testing, documentation, risk assessments, and PPAP activities for new products and process changes
Develop and implement quality plans, inspection standards, sampling plans, and testing protocols to support product qualification and continuous improvement
Evaluate and improve testing and measurement systems, including developing and programming gauges and supporting fixtures
Evaluate and qualify new and existing suppliers through on‑site audits, performance assessments, and quality scorecard criteria
Collaborate closely with Purchasing and Product Engineering to identify and onboard new suppliers and emerging technologies
Drive Supplier Corrective Action Requests (SCARs) to eliminate defects and ensure robust root‑cause solutions
Partner with suppliers on process improvement initiatives that enhance efficiency, reduce variation, and improve product quality
Lead quality investigations for both internal and supplier‑related issues, ensuring timely and effective corrective actions
Analyze quality data to identify trends and recommend improvements to design, manufacturing processes, and quality procedures
Provide direction on the disposition of non‑conforming materials and support Non‑Conforming Material Report (NCMR) processes
Support and mentor Quality Technicians in developing inspection, auditing, and problem‑solving skills
Assist with internal audits and support ISO 9001 compliance programs
Promote the use of quality and lean tools across teams (A3, 8D, DMAIC, SPC, DOE, FMEA, etc.)
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree (B.A./B.S.) in Engineering or a related technical field—or equivalent experience
3–5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment
Demonstrated experience with quality tools and structured problem‑solving methodologies (A3, 8D, DMAIC, FMEA, SPC, CPK, etc.)
Experience with PPAP and APQP processes
Strong project management skills and ability to collaborate across departments and supplier networks
Proficiency in statistical analysis tools, process validation, and failure analysis
Willingness to travel up to 10% (domestic and international)
Preferred
Supplier quality experience strongly preferred
Lean/6 Sigma and ISO 9001 experience preferred
SolidWorks experience a plus
Benefits
Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
Opportunities for professional growth, certification, and career development.
A collaborative, supportive, and inclusive culture.
Access to advanced technology and state‑of‑the‑art tools.
Company
Andis Company
Andis Company is a consumer goods company.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageRecent News
2023-12-23
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