York - Supplier Quality Engineer

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Location: York, PA

Reports to: Supplier Quality Engineer

Role Summary:
The SQE plays a foundational role in supporting the end-to-end supplier quality process for motorcycle components—from new product introduction (NPI) to sustaining production and warranty follow-through. This role provides hands-on support in implementing supplier quality systems, assisting with PPAP validation, and addressing early quality issues during the launch and production phases. The SQE I work closely with senior engineers, plant teams, and supplier contacts to ensure that incoming parts meet our client's quality and safety standards throughout the lifecycle of the motorcycle.

Key Responsibilities:NPI / Launch Phase:

• Assist in supplier PPAP preparation and submission tracking.
• Support initial capability studies and dimensional validations.
• Participate in design and feasibility reviews by gathering supplier feedback.
• Help develop inspection standards and quality checks based on critical-to-quality (CTQ) characteristics.

Production / Sustaining:

• Perform daily incoming inspection support and track first-pass yield.
• Investigate non-conformances and issue preliminary supplier notifications.
• Coordinate short-term containment activities for quality spills.
• Maintain accurate records of supplier scorecards and audit checklists.

Warranty / Field Feedback:

• Coordinate basic part returns for supplier analysis and early warranty claims.
• Log field quality issues and help track supplier responsiveness.
• Assist in preparing data summaries from warranty reports for team reviews.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or relevant technical experience.
• 0–2 years of experience in manufacturing or quality (internship/co-op acceptable).
• Basic knowledge of PPAP, FMEA, control plans, and GD&T.
• Comfortable working on the plant floor and with supplier contacts.
• Willing to travel up to 50%, including supplier visits