Supplier Quality Engineer – Aluminum Casting & Machining

Location: Wisconsin – Onsite
Experience: 5–25 years of relevant experience

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) with strong hands-on expertise in aluminum casting and machining processes. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience working with suppliers to ensure quality, resolve manufacturing issues, and drive continuous improvement across High-Pressure Die Casting (HPDC), Low-Pressure Die Casting (LPDC), and machining processes.

This is a 100% onsite position in Wisconsin, requiring close collaboration with suppliers, engineering, manufacturing, and internal quality teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead supplier quality activities for aluminum castings and machined components.

• Provide hands-on expertise in HPDC and LPDC aluminum casting processes.

• Evaluate and improve supplier manufacturing processes to ensure compliance with quality requirements.

• Drive APQP, PPAP, FMEA, Control Plans, MSA, SPC, and related supplier quality activities.

• Conduct supplier audits, process assessments, and regular onsite supplier visits.

• Identify, investigate, and resolve supplier quality issues using 8D, Root Cause Analysis, and Corrective Action methodologies.

• Analyze casting and machining defects, including dimensional, porosity, leakage, surface, tooling, and process-related issues.

• Work closely with suppliers to develop and implement process improvements and preventive actions.

• Review engineering drawings, specifications, inspection requirements, and quality standards.

• Support new product development, launch activities, and production part approvals.

• Monitor supplier performance through PPM, delivery, quality, and corrective-action metrics.

• Partner with Engineering, Manufacturing, Purchasing, and suppliers to identify and implement continuous improvement and cost-of-quality initiatives.

• Ensure suppliers maintain robust process controls and meet customer quality requirements.

• Provide technical guidance and hands-on support for complex casting and machining quality issues.

Required Experience & Skills

• 5–25 years of Supplier Quality / Manufacturing Quality experience, depending on seniority.

• Strong hands-on experience with Aluminum Die Casting.

• Must have experience with both HPDC (High-Pressure Die Casting) and LPDC (Low-Pressure Die Casting).

• Strong experience with machining processes for aluminum cast components.

• Experience with supplier development, supplier audits, and corrective actions.

• Strong knowledge of APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plans, SPC, MSA, and 8D.

• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, specifications, and inspection reports.

• Strong root-cause analysis and problem-solving skills.

• Willingness and ability to work onsite in Wisconsin and travel to suppliers as required.