Positions Available in York, PA and Milwaukee, WI

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 (/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

Company DescriptionFormel D is a global service provider to the automotive and component supply industry. We develop extensive concepts and scalable solutions for quality assurance and process optimization along the entire automotive value chain – from product development to production through to aftersales. As a dependable partner of our customers we are on site worldwide. In the shortest time possible we offer resources and solutions to assure that vehicles and components are ready for the market. Furthermore, we ensure that service processes are implemented and optimized. You want to find out how we can support you? Feel free to take a look at our comprehensive services below. We are looking forward to hearing from you.Company DescriptionFormel D is a global service provider to the automotive and component supply industry. We develop extensive concepts and scalable solutions for quality assurance and process optimization along the entire automotive value chain – from product development to production through to aftersales.\r\nAs a dependable partner of our customers we are on site worldwide. In the shortest time possible we offer resources and solutions to assure that vehicles and components are ready for the market. Furthermore, we ensure that service processes are implemented and optimized. You want to find out how we can support you? Feel free to take a look at our comprehensive services below. We are looking forward to hearing from you.