Automotive Supply Quality Engineer (SQE)

Sky Systems, Inc

  • Milwaukee, WI, WI
  • Today
  • $75,000–$85,000 Per Year

Highlights

The SQE plays a key role in supporting the end-to-end supplier quality process for motorcycle components, from new product introduction (NPI) through sustaining production and warranty follow-through. This role provides hands-on support with supplier quality systems, PPAP validation, and addressing early quality issues during launch and production.

Numbers & Facts

LocationMilwaukee, WI, WI
Salary$75,000–$85,000 Per Year

Description

Automotive Supply Quality Engineer (SQE) – 3 Openings

Location: Milwaukee, WI
Salary: $75,000 – $85,000 per year
Start Date: ASAP

Role Summary

The SQE plays a key role in supporting the end-to-end supplier quality process for motorcycle components, from new product introduction (NPI) through sustaining production and warranty follow-through.

This role provides hands-on support with supplier quality systems, PPAP validation, and addressing early quality issues during launch and production. The SQE will work closely with senior engineers, plant teams, and supplier contacts to ensure incoming parts meet quality and safety standards throughout the product lifecycle.

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 issues

  • Maintain accurate supplier scorecards and audit checklists

Warranty / Field Feedback

  • Coordinate part returns for supplier analysis and early warranty claims

  • Log field quality issues and track supplier responsiveness

  • Assist in preparing data summaries from warranty reports for team reviews

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree or relevant technical experience

  • 3+ years of experience in manufacturing or quality

  • 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

  • U.S. Citizenship is required

If you are interested and meet the requirements, please send your resume for consideration.

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