Sr Supplier Quality Engineer

Date: Oct 12, 2024

Location:

Milwaukee, WI, US, 53204-2941

Req ID: 30853

Onsite or Remote: Onsite Position

Komatsu is an indispensable partner to the construction, mining, forestry, forklift, and industrial machinery markets, maximizing value for customers through innovative solutions. With a diverse line of products supported by our advanced IoT technologies, regional distribution channels, and a global service network, we tap into the power of data and technology to enhance safety and productivity while optimizing performance. Komatsu supports a myriad of markets, including housing, infrastructure, water, pipeline, minerals, automobile, aerospace, electronics and medical, through its many brands and subsidiaries, including TimberPro, Joy, P&H, Montabert, Modular Mining Systems, Hensley Industries, NTC, and Gigaphoton.

Job Overview

This is an onsite position located in Milwaukee, WI. We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Supplier Quality Engineer to join our team at our New Komatsu South Harbor Operations in Milwaukee, WI. As a Senior Quality Engineer, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the reliability, performance, and safety of our mining shovels. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement, assess supplier capabilities, and implement robust quality assurance processes throughout the supply chain.

Key Job Responsibilities

Establish and maintain quality control systems to ensure products and processes meet Komatsu (KLTD) standards.
Conduct supplier audits to ensure compliance with ISO elements and regulatory requirements.
Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives for product quality and manufacturing efficiency.
Collaborate with design, manufacturing, and sourcing teams to meet specifications and select quality suppliers.
Analyze quality data, identify trends, and implement corrective and preventive actions.
Provide technical support for quality matters to internal teams and external stakeholders.
Ensure SCAR (Supplier Corrective Action Requests) are processed promptly by suppliers.
Support new program launches, quality risk assessments, and supplier quality during New Product Development (NPD).

Qualifications/Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
5+ years of Supplier Quality Engineering experience in manufacturing, including 3 years using APQP.
Certifications like CWI, MT, and PT are highly desirable.
Strong knowledge of quality control standards, ISO 9001, and tools such as SOLIDWORKS and Six Sigma.
Hands-on experience with commodities like fabrication weldments, heat treatment, and machining.

Travel Requirements

Travel to supplier site for critical product inspections and approvals
Travel up to 75% of the time, with some trips lasting more than a week.

Komatsu is an Equal Opportunity Workplace and an Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.