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Job Details Job Location Corporate Headquarters - Owatonna, MN Travel Percentage Up to 25% Job Shift Office Hours Description Wenger Corporation is a privately held, leading manufacturer of high-quality music education, performing arts and athletic products. Choosing between working for a large or small company can require some unfortunate trade-offs. Wenger Corporation is the sweet spot you didn't believe was possible. As a 550-employee, international market leader, we provide the generous benefits and wellness programs you need, the opportunities for development and advancement you desire, and the corporate growth you rely on. And we by wrap it all in a family-owned, small-company culture where your voice is heard, your name is known, and your impact is felt. Blending the best of big and small companies. That's Wenger Corporation. Wenger Corporation is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to join our team in Owatonna, MN. As a Supplier Quality Engineer, you will contribute to Wenger Corporation's strategy to provide an exceptional customer experience by providing technical support in quality engineering around part inspection and metrology, control of non-conforming material, resolution of quality issues, and product team support. At a minimum, you'll need: A Technical degree in related areas (quality assurance, mechanical engineering, industrial engineering) or ASQC Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) is strongly preferred, or minimum three plus (3+) years of quality assurance or related manufacturing experience in lieu of a degree Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite Demonstrated knowledge of and skills in the use of inspection/measurement/test equipment/metrology Demonstrated ability to read/interpret blueprints Math/statistical background with a strong numbers aptitude What you will do on a typical day: Perform data collection, statistical analysis, report generation, and supplier trip reports Represent the Quality Assurance department in Product Development Teams and Quality/Productivity Teams Maintain non-conforming material database entries and cost analysis for assigned suppliers Initiate and maintain inspection procedures internally and with suppliers as needed Support First Article processing and inspection for new supplier, parts, or substantive changes Review ECOs/drawings prior to release on assigned product groups Provide training of other team members in statistical methods, quality improvement tools, and metrology Provide leadership and support to the Receiving/Quality department as necessary Recommend new methods to increase efficiency or new equipment for either inspection or production at suppliers Develop and help source necessary inspection tools, equipment, and fixtures Support daily continuous process improvement and Lean initiatives by maintaining Gemba board metrics, gathering and analyzing data to identify and lead improvements in their areas of responsibility Assist with global supplier selection, analysis, evaluation, performance metrics, and development Travel to foreign suppliers 2-4 times annually to support processes, quality improvement, and product reviews Support the global procurement team during off-hours as needed Benefit offerings include: Paid Time Off 9 Paid Holidays Generous Profit Sharing Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Spending Accounts HSA, FSA, DCFSA Company Paid Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance 401k Retirement Plan with Company Match Company Paid Life Insurance Supplemental Life Insurance Employee Assistance Program Put your passion to work in an exciting, rewarding industry that inspires innovation today! Wenger Corporation is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer All qualified Candidates are Encouraged to Apply