Engineering Jobs in Eden Wisconsin
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Job Title: Senior Supplier Quality Engineer – Casting
Location: Fond du Lac, WI
Position Overview
- The Senior Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) – Casting is responsible for ensuring that all direct‑purchased materials consistently meet performance and quality requirements. This role provides strategic and tactical support to manufacturing through advanced quality planning, supplier development, corrective action management, and continuous improvement initiatives. The SQE works closely with the global supply base, procurement, engineering, and manufacturing teams to prevent quality issues, eliminate production disruptions, and enhance customer satisfaction.
Key Responsibilities
1. Tactical Supplier Quality
- Manage and process PPAP submissions to support timely new product launches.
- Work independently and collaboratively with global suppliers to execute all quality‑related activities.
- Maintain effective communication with suppliers and internal stakeholders regarding quality impacts on production.
- Review and validate supplier Corrective Action submissions, ensuring root cause identification and robust preventive actions.
- Respond to internal customer inquiries promptly and professionally.
- Conduct supplier performance analyses and share insights with Procurement and Category Management teams.
- Monitor and evaluate supplier PPM performance and provide recommendations for improvement.
- Prepare and present quality performance reports to support decision‑making and continuous improvement initiatives.
2. Factory Support
- Support manufacturing by conducting or coordinating inspection/sorting of suspect or discrepant materials.
- Issue corrective actions to suppliers for non‑conforming materials and follow through to resolution.
- Demonstrate integrity, trust, and alignment with organizational values in daily activities.
- Influence and support cross‑functional teams through effective collaboration and communication.
- Drive improvement activities across the value stream through motivation and leadership.
3. Process Management
- Document rejected materials and maintain accurate MRB system records.
- Verify incoming materials against shipment documentation, engineering drawings, and specifications.
- Interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, schematics, and standards to determine product quality and reliability.
- Adhere to and uphold organizational quality standards and maintain process compliance.
4. Supplier Development
- Conduct supplier audits and provide detailed analyses, feedback, and improvement plans.
- Develop and support systems and processes to ensure long‑term supplier performance improvement.
- Address tactical supplier issues such as spills, PPAP delays, and material non‑conformances.
- Create risk‑based schedules for proactive supplier evaluations.
- Lead APQP activities for new product and part development.
- Issue and track Supplier Corrective Action Requests (SCARs).
- Collaborate effectively with Buyers, Category Managers, R&D engineers, and Plant SQEs across all functions.
Travel Requirements
- Occasional travel up to 20% (day or overnight), by car or air, for supplier visits, audits, and internal meetings.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
- Minimum 7 years of experience in manufacturing, operations, or quality engineering.
- Strong interpretation skills for engineering drawings and GD&T.
- Knowledge of SPC and data analysis for critical features.
- Hands‑on experience with casting and forging processes.
- Experience in aluminum casting technologies (sand, investment, high‑pressure die casting, permanent mold, cores, etc.).
- Machine shop experience and understanding of machining operations.
- Strong knowledge of quality tools and problem‑solving methodologies.
Preferred Qualifications
- 3+ years of experience in engine or engine component manufacturing or assembly.
- ASQ certifications (Quality Engineer, Quality Manager, or Auditor).
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification with demonstrated project experience.
Position Overview
- The Senior Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) – Casting is responsible for ensuring that all direct‑purchased materials consistently meet performance and quality requirements. This role provides strategic and tactical support to manufacturing through advanced quality planning, supplier development, corrective action management, and continuous improvement initiatives. The SQE works closely with the global supply base, procurement, engineering, and manufacturing teams to prevent quality issues, eliminate production disruptions, and enhance customer satisfaction.
Key Responsibilities
1. Tactical Supplier Quality
- Manage and process PPAP submissions to support timely new product launches.
- Work independently and collaboratively with global suppliers to execute all quality‑related activities.
- Maintain effective communication with suppliers and internal stakeholders regarding quality impacts on production.
- Review and validate supplier Corrective Action submissions, ensuring root cause identification and robust preventive actions.
- Respond to internal customer inquiries promptly and professionally.
- Conduct supplier performance analyses and share insights with Procurement and Category Management teams.
- Monitor and evaluate supplier PPM performance and provide recommendations for improvement.
- Prepare and present quality performance reports to support decision‑making and continuous improvement initiatives.
2. Factory Support
- Support manufacturing by conducting or coordinating inspection/sorting of suspect or discrepant materials.
- Issue corrective actions to suppliers for non‑conforming materials and follow through to resolution.
- Demonstrate integrity, trust, and alignment with organizational values in daily activities.
- Influence and support cross‑functional teams through effective collaboration and communication.
- Drive improvement activities across the value stream through motivation and leadership.
3. Process Management
- Document rejected materials and maintain accurate MRB system records.
- Verify incoming materials against shipment documentation, engineering drawings, and specifications.
- Interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, schematics, and standards to determine product quality and reliability.
- Adhere to and uphold organizational quality standards and maintain process compliance.
4. Supplier Development
- Conduct supplier audits and provide detailed analyses, feedback, and improvement plans.
- Develop and support systems and processes to ensure long‑term supplier performance improvement.
- Address tactical supplier issues such as spills, PPAP delays, and material non‑conformances.
- Create risk‑based schedules for proactive supplier evaluations.
- Lead APQP activities for new product and part development.
- Issue and track Supplier Corrective Action Requests (SCARs).
- Collaborate effectively with Buyers, Category Managers, R&D engineers, and Plant SQEs across all functions.
Travel Requirements
- Occasional travel up to 20% (day or overnight), by car or air, for supplier visits, audits, and internal meetings.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
- Minimum 7 years of experience in manufacturing, operations, or quality engineering.
- Strong interpretation skills for engineering drawings and GD&T.
- Knowledge of SPC and data analysis for critical features.
- Hands‑on experience with casting and forging processes.
- Experience in aluminum casting technologies (sand, investment, high‑pressure die casting, permanent mold, cores, etc.).
- Machine shop experience and understanding of machining operations.
- Strong knowledge of quality tools and problem‑solving methodologies.
Preferred Qualifications
- 3+ years of experience in engine or engine component manufacturing or assembly.
- ASQ certifications (Quality Engineer, Quality Manager, or Auditor).
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification with demonstrated project experience.
Job Title : Nuclear Engineer (Naval Reactors Engineer) Category / Component : Officer • Active Overview Design, regulate, and oversee the Navy's nuclear propulsion program, including reactor design, fleet operations, and eventual defueling and decommissioning of nuclear powered ships and submarines from Naval Reactors Headquarters and associated Department of Energy laboratories and shipyards.
Key Responsibilities Provide technical direction in areas such as reactor and fluid systems design, reactor physics, materials development, component design for steam generators, pumps, and valves, instrumentation and control for reactor and propulsion plants, testing and quality control, radiation shielding, and chemistry and radiological controls; review designs and analyses from laboratories, shipyards, and industry partners; coordinate with fleet units to ensure safe and reliable nuclear plant operation.
What to Expect Assume significant technical responsibility early in your career as part of a lean headquarters staff; work primarily in an analytical and oversight role rather than operating plants at sea; balance long term engineering projects with time sensitive fleet and shipyard issues; frequent coordination with senior civilian engineers, naval officers, and technical teams; high expectations for attention to detail, judgment, and written and oral communication.
Work Environment Work mainly at Naval Reactors Headquarters in the Washington, District of Columbia area with regular engagement with Department of Energy laboratories, nuclear training sites, shipyards, and nuclear powered ships and submarines; office based work that includes document reviews, technical meetings, inspections, and site visits rather than day to day shipboard watchstanding.
Pathways, Training & Advancement Officer commissioning through programs such as Officer Candidate School or the Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate program followed by a structured technical qualification program at Naval Reactors; rotational exposure to laboratories, prototypes, shipyards, and fleet support issues; progressive responsibility leading projects and becoming a subject matter expert, with opportunities for professional military education and advanced graduate study in technical fields.
Entry through the Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate program for qualified college students and recent graduates, or selection via Officer Candidate School for those who already hold qualifying degrees; all applicants must meet Nuclear Propulsion Program academic and technical screening standards in addition to general officer commissioning requirements.
Qualifications All Navy jobs require meeting general enlistment or commissioning standards, which typically include: Eligibility to serve in the United States Navy, which may involve United States citizenship or other legal residency and work status, depending on the program and current law and policy A high school diploma or equivalent for enlisted positions, and a bachelor's or qualifying professional degree for officer positions Meeting age limits that vary by program and are set in law and Navy policy.
Some communities have more restrictive age ranges Meeting medical, vision, and dental standards, including body composition and physical fitness requirements, with some jobs requiring more demanding standards Meeting character and conduct standards, including background screening Achieving required test scores for your program, such as the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery for enlisted roles or officer qualification tests for officer programs Eligibility for a security clearance when required for your rating or designator Additional qualifications can include specific skills, education, licensure, or experience that are unique to a job or community and will be reviewed with you by a recruiter.
Additional qualifications for this job may include: Completion of a rigorous technical degree in engineering, physics, mathematics, or a closely related field that includes strong backgrounds in calculus and physics; outstanding academic record, particularly in technical coursework; United States citizenship and eligibility for a high level security clearance; strong technical aptitude and comfort with detailed analytical work.
Education Education benefits are available through standard Navy programs such as Tuition Assistance, the Post-9/11 GI Bill, ACE-recommended college credit for Navy training, Navy COOL-funded certifications, USMAP apprenticeships, and other Navy College Program opportunities.
Specific options depend on the Sailor's status, training, and current Navy policy.
Pay, Benefits & Service Pay, benefits, and service commitments follow standard Navy Active and/or Reserve policies for this type of role, including basic pay, allowances when eligible, health coverage, and retirement options.
Exact entitlements, special pays, and service obligations depend on program, component, years of service, and current law and Navy guidance.
Incentives Incentives such as bonuses, special pays, and loan repayment may be available at times for specific ratings or communities, but they change frequently and cannot be guaranteed.
Applicants must confirm current incentives and eligibility with an official Navy recruiter or authoritative Navy source.
Notes and Disclaimers This description is a general overview of typical duties, training, and opportunities in this community.
It does not replace official Navy instructions, policies, or contracts and does not guarantee specific assignments, training, incentives, or outcomes.
Actual opportunities depend on Navy needs, individual performance, screening results, and current law and policy.
