Lead Supplier Quality Engineer

Lead Supplier Quality EngineerDescriptionTextron Specialized Vehicles Inc. is a leading global manufacturer of golf cars, utility and personal transportationvehicles, snowmobiles, side-by-sides, all-terrain vehicles, professional turf-care equipment, and ground supportequipment. Textron Specialized Vehicles markets products under several different brands. Its vehicles are found inenvironments ranging from golf courses to factories, airports to planned communities, and theme parks to huntingpreserves.Responsibilities:

Maintain the supplier quality goals set by the Quality Manager and monitor performance to

metrics such as supplier PPM (parts per million), corrective action completion, nonconformingmaterial dispositions, delinquent PPAPs (production part approval processes), and FAIR (firstarticle inspection report) submissions.

Work collaboratively with Sourcing during the supplier approval process by assessing the

supplier capabilities to deliver the required quality standards.

Assist in technical training for team members within the Supplier Quality team.

Participate in cross-functional teams to understand customer requirements during the

development of new products, print revisions, supplier changes, and providing new productreadiness reports.

Collaborate with Customer Care to review and communicate customer supplier quality issues

and work with the Supplier Quality Engineers to implement preventative/corrective actions.

Assist in developing and executing strategic plans to continuously improve Supplier Quality.

Interact with Operations to resolve supplier quality issues on the production lines.

Assist with assigning vendors to the appropriate Supplier Quality Engineers based on

Commodity teams.

Contributes to a culture of respect, dignity, and inclusion, where everyone, feels heard and

understood, empowered, and valued.QualificationsQualifications:

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or another related

Years of Experience: 2 or more years of experience required in a manufacturing or assembly environment,

demonstrated leadership aptitude for project and process development and support

Software Knowledge: SAP knowledge preferred

Experience with interpreting part/assembly blueprints and understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and

tolerancing (GD&T) preferredEEO StatementTextron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of, race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, handicap, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.Job: QualityPrimary Location: US-Minnesota-Thief River FallsRecruiting Company: Textron Specialized VehiclesSchedule: Full-timeJob Level: Individual ContributorShift: First ShiftWorksite: OnsiteRelocation: AvailableReq ID: 319710