Supplier Quality Engineer

As part of the Mercury Marine Supplier Quality team, the Supplier Quality Engineer is responsible for developing, supporting, and improving supplier performance to ensure the consistent delivery of quality products that meet customer, engineering, and manufacturing requirements. This role partners closely with suppliers, manufacturing, engineering, procurement, and quality teams to support production operations, drive corrective actions, manage supplier quality performance, and ensure successful new product launches. The ideal candidate enjoys solving manufacturing and quality challenges, working directly with suppliers, supporting APQP and PPAP activities, and using data to identify risks and improvement opportunities.

Responsibilities

Drive supplier performance; Support product launches; Improve quality across a global supply base; Serve as a collaborative quality resource for suppliers and internal stakeholders; Support timely resolution of supplier-related quality issues; Coordinate containment, inspection, sorting, and remediation activities; Evaluate supplier root cause analysis and corrective action plans; Utilize structured problem-solving methodologies including 8D, A3, 5-Why, and Fishbone analysis; Monitor supplier quality performance through PPM, defect trends, audit findings, and other key performance indicators; Conduct supplier audits and assessments; Lead APQP activities; Review and approve PPAP submissions; Interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and GD&T requirements; Maintain supplier quality records, reporting, and performance metrics; Analyze supplier performance data; Ensure compliance with applicable quality standards and business processes

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field; 3+ years of experience in Supplier Quality, Quality Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Operations, or a related technical environment; Experience with APQP, PPAP, Root Cause Analysis, Corrective Actions, and Quality Systems; Ability to interpret engineering drawings and GD&T requirements; Strong problem-solving, communication, organizational, and project management skills; Ability to effectively collaborate with suppliers and cross-functional teams; Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States; Occasional day and overnight travel up to 30%

Nice to have

Experience in marine, automotive, powersports, aerospace, heavy equipment, industrial manufacturing, or engine component manufacturing; Experience conducting supplier audits and supplier development activities; Knowledge of SPC, DOE, capability analysis, and statistical methods; Experience with aluminum casting, machining, forging, molding, or assembly processes; ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), Certified Quality Auditor (CQA), or similar certification; Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification

Benefits

Medical; Dental; Vision; Paid vacation; 401k (up to 4% match); Health Savings Account (with company contribution); Well-being program; Product purchase discounts; Annual discretionary bonus; Relocation available