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The SQE will support the supplier quality activities between our production facilities, Engineering and Global Sourcing teams. The person in this position will work with suppliers to execute problem resolution to determine root cause with the use of corrective action and 8D problem solving methods. This person will work to ensure the launch readiness of suppliers and components as defined in the Generac Quality Management System (GQMS) at the plant assigned. The SQE will lead the supplier quality activities between our production facility, Engineering, Corporate Supplier Quality and Global Sourcing teams. This position works with suppliers (internal and external) to improve performance. This person will execute problem resolution to determine root cause with the use of corrective action and 8D problem solving methods.\nThis position acts under the direction of the Plant Quality Manager.\nMinimum Qualifications:\nBachelor’s degree in Engineering;\n5+ years of experience in a SQE role with an OEM company;\n3-5 years of experience working in Quality Assurance in a plant or supplier quality role;\n2+ year of experience working with PPAP procedures, APQP (Control Plan & PFMEA), PPAP and ISO;\nExperienced working in production plant with assembly process\nPreferred Qualifications:\nExperience working with international companies and in matrix organizations;\nCertified Quality Engineer;\nCertified Six Sigma Green Belt;\nCertified Quality Auditor;\nPrevious Experience using SAP or equivalent ERP\nEssential Duties and Responsibilities:\nManage internal and external supplier quality issues for assigned plant\nSupport the facility Quality Managers with follow up to supplier corrective actions;\nSupport New Product Introduction and Global Sourcing with PPAP projects;\nParticipate in continuous improvement activities.\nManage quality issues associated with purchased parts and sister facility parts including initial contact, containment and permanent corrective action;\nConduct audits, evaluate performance, develop action plans and provide recommendations for the purpose of improving performance at suppliers; \nParticipate in continuous improvement activities;\nSupport NPI at the plant level by evaluating part fit up and PPAP\nWork with corporate supplier quality and sourcing group to identify and execute opportunities of supplier development\nManage supplier change management request at the plant level\nExecute MRB process working with material, manufacturing and planning team for rejected supplier parts\nPhysical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear; and use hands to manipulate objects or controls. 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