Supplier Quality Engineer

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The Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) is responsible for the assessment, development, and evaluation of manufacturing and quality capabilities of Liebherr’s supply base. Maintains smooth operations of materials suppliers. The SQE applies quality methods, statistical analysis, understanding of requirements, problem solving, and development of the supplier’s processes and capabilities. May perform supplier systems and process audits, value engineering activities, cost down projects and implement new strategies.

This position is not eligible for sponsorship. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship.

• Acquires job skills and learns policies, procedures and work instructions to complete routine tasks.
• Works on assignments routine in nature, requiring limited judgement.
• Routinely interact with cross‑functional groups within the Liebherr organization.
• Act as the liaison between suppliers and Liebherr for quality, production, and process capability related concerns.
• Identify, investigate, analyze and correct problems in purchased product quality, production and control at supplier and Liebherr manufacturing locations.
• Apply and promote quality tools and techniques.
• Conduct cross‑functional audits, generate reports and follow up with corrective action. Analyze data, develop reports and quality metrics.
• Facilitate Root Cause Analysis, Corrective, and Preventive actions within the organization.
• Develop quality and technical documentation.
• Support production operation for quality related issues.
• Has basic role in decision making.
• Works with some supervision.
• Receives detailed instructions on work.
• Level 2:
  • All duties of Engineer Level 1 plus: applies acquired job skills, policies, procedures and work instructions to complete tasks.
  • Requires instructions on a few assignments.
  • Drive quality and process improvements throughout the organization.
  • Monitor supplier performance and scorecards.
  • Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to drive quality and process improvements.
  • Apply quality tools and techniques to analyze and evaluate quality problems and implement solutions.
  • Collect, analyze data, develop metrics and reports using basic statistical methods.
• Level 3:
  • All duties of Engineer Levels 1 and 2 plus: utilizes substantial understanding of the job and applies knowledge and skills to complete a wide range of tasks.
  • Requires minimal supervision.
  • Works on assignments that are moderately difficult and require judgement in resolving issues or in making recommendations.
  • Skilled in planning, managing, directing resources and managing projects.
  • Has the ability to respond to inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies or members of the business community.
• Level 4 (Senior):
  • All duties of Engineer Levels 1, 2 and 3 plus: completion of difficult technical assignments applying comprehensive knowledge of engineering, quality, and project management principles, practices, and procedures in supply‑chain management.
  • Requires little to no supervision.
  • Effectively communicates and manages projects with Suppliers, Purchasing and Engineering.
  • Oversee assignments of Levels 1, 2 and 3 SQE’s.
  • Assists with the review and evaluation of personnel performance and provides feedback.
  • Plans and assigns personnel for projects and/or tasks.
  • Applies comprehensive knowledge of statistical analysis and APQP methodology.

• Bachelor’s degree from four‑year college, engineering or related discipline preferred, or Associate Degree with two years related experience, or equivalent combination of education or experience in a manufacturing, engineering or quality field.
• Knowledge of fundamental engineering and project management concepts and practices.
• Knowledge of Root Cause Analysis, Problem Solving Process and 8D Methodology.
• Knowledge of ERP LN system as it relates to mining truck Bill of Materials (BOM) structure and inventory control.
• Excellent communication (oral & written) skills.
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents such as engineering specifications, drawings, blueprints, procedures, and…