Responsibilities:

• Lead deployment of standard lean tools, methodologies, practices & processes.

• Guide Generac sourcing, purchasing and corporate quality personnel with the establishment of supplier expectations and objectives.

• Lead the resolution of supplier quality issues.

• Direct the overall execution of internal product audits and nonconformance resolution. Lead problem solving at the plant and supplier levels.

• Support Production Part Approval Process (PPAP). Manage the qualification of new parts through the APQP process.

• Coordinate supplier quality, rework and scrap data acquisition to feed Cost of Quality Metrics.

• Conduct and manage audits/assessments of processes and quality systems (ISO, internal audit, etc.).

• Gather and analyze product data and use the data to lead improvement initiatives to reduce the potential for defects.

• Provide direction and assistance to the Quality Leads for prioritizing inspection tasks. 

• Develop and modify inspection sampling plans based on supplier performance.

• Assist with the identification and traceability of product.

• Ensure test/ inspection integrity (MSA/ GR&R).

• Act as SAP Super User within functional area as assigned.

• Promote a continuous improvement environment by providing direction for facility teams.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience 

• 3 or more years of experience working in an Operations environment

• 3 or more years of experience working in Quality Assurance in a plant or supplier quality role;

• Demonstrated problem-solving skills;

• Effective verbal and written communication skills;

• Demonstrated knowledge of the application and interpretation of manufacturing/quality metrics;

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

• Certified Quality Engineer;

• Certified Six Sigma Green Belt;

• Certified Quality Auditor;

• Previous Experience using SAP or equivalent ERP;

• Demonstrated knowledge of PPAP procedures, APQP (Control Plan & PFMEA), PPAP and ISO.

• Demonstrated ability to collaboratively work with teams to drive improvements;

• Proven track record of successfully managing shifting deadlines and priorities in a fast paced environment;

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and SAP business systems;

• Knowledge of Lean principals & improvements;