Quality Engineer Jobs in Wisconsin
Quality Engineer jobs in Wisconsin are consistently in demand, with strong hiring concentrated in manufacturing, medical devices, and automotive components across Milwaukee, Madison, and the Fox Cities corridor. Established employers like Kimberly-Clark, Oshkosh Corporation, and Rockwell Automation maintain active quality engineering teams in the state. The most sought-after specialties include supplier quality, quality management systems, and process validation, with openings at every level from entry-level quality technician roles up to senior quality engineer and quality manager positions. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Job Description:
The Senior Supplier Quality Engineer is a technical and cross-functional leader responsible for critical suppliers, complex supplier quality issues, and major improvement initiatives. This role applies strong manufacturing, quality-system, problem-solving, and project leadership capability to reduce supplier risk, strengthen supplier performance, and ensure readiness for new product development, transfers, and ongoing production. The Senior SQE operates independently, influences decisions across multiple functions, coaches less-experienced engineers, and drives accountability with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
The role partners closely with Engineering, Advanced Quality, Purchasing, Operations, Manufacturing, and global quality teams to translate technical and business requirements into supplier quality plans, qualification activities, process controls, corrective actions, and measurable performance improvements. It is expected to identify risk early, communicate clearly, and lead difficult supplier situations to sustainable resolution.
You'll be DISRUPTIVE through these duties and responsibilities:
- Lead supplier quality improvement roadmaps that address chronic quality issues, escapes, process capability, control effectiveness, and supplier execution.
- Partner with suppliers to strengthen process capability, quality systems, inspection methods, measurement systems, manufacturing controls, and continuous improvement practices.
- Lead cross-functional teams and major supplier-quality initiatives, establish clear deliverables and critical paths, and hold stakeholders accountable for timely execution.
- Use supplier performance data, trends, and KPIs to identify systemic risk, prioritize intervention, and communicate clear recovery plans and decision points.
- Influence sourcing, engineering, operations, and supplier decisions through fact-based risk assessment, technical judgment, and practical understanding of quality, delivery, cost, and schedule trade-offs.
- Own supplier quality performance for assigned critical or high-risk suppliers, commodities, and projects; establish priorities and drive actions to closure.
- Lead supplier qualification, assessment, onboarding, and surveillance activities, including complex process and quality-system audits.
- Lead Supplier Quality engagement through New Product Development and product/process transfers, using VIGOR and applicable qualification requirements to identify manufacturing risk, validate readiness, and protect project timing.
- Develop and execute supplier and part qualification plans, including manufacturing feasibility, process risk assessment, control plans, capability studies, measurement strategy, FAI/SIR and applicable GPAP, GECKO, and/or SER deliverables.
- Lead critical supplier escalations, containment, root cause investigation, 8D/SCAR corrective action, effectiveness verification, and prevention of recurrence.
- Solve complex supplier quality and manufacturing problems using data, structured problem solving, statistical methods, technical drawings/specifications, GD&T, metrology, and appropriate process expertise.
- Coach and mentor SQEs and engineers; share technical knowledge, review problem-solving and qualification work, and help build capability across the Supplier Quality team.
- Improve Supplier Quality standard work, methods, dashboards, and tools by identifying recurring gaps and introducing practical improvements that increase visibility, consistency, and prevention.
- Communicate complex technical issues clearly to suppliers and internal leaders, including concise risk statements, recommendations, escalation needs, and recovery status. Manage multiple complex priorities in a fast-paced environment and travel to supplier and company locations as business needs require.
What TOOLS you'll bring with you:
- Bachelor's degree in Quality, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field.
- 5-8 years of progressive experience in Supplier Quality, manufacturing quality, engineering, operations, or a related technical discipline.
- Demonstrated ability to independently manage critical suppliers and lead complex cross-functional supplier quality improvements and escalations.
- Strong working knowledge of supplier auditing, supplier selection and qualification, corrective action, quality systems, manufacturing process controls, and supplier performance management.
- Demonstrated proficiency in New Product Development and supplier/part qualification, including manufacturing feasibility, process capability, risk assessment, control plans, and applicable Part Approval requirements.
- Demonstrated ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, GD&T, inspection requirements, and measurement methods and translate requirements into supplier controls.
- Experience leading structured problem solving and data analysis for complex issues using methods such as root cause analysis, 8D, statistical analysis, and process capability evaluation.
- Ability to lead projects and cross-functional teams, influence without direct authority, negotiate resolution of difficult issues, and drive accountability across suppliers and stakeholders.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to tailor technical content to engineers, suppliers, operations teams, sourcing partners, and leadership.
- Working knowledge of quality and business systems used to manage supplier performance, project execution, documentation, and data analysis.
- Practical manufacturing-process depth in one or more relevant areas such as electronics/mechatronics, molding, casting, machining, stamping/forming, heat treatment, coatings, assembly, motors, welding, or metrology. Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 10-25% depending on business needs
Other TOOLS we prefer you to have:
- Lead Auditor training and experience with ISO 9001, IATF 16949/TS 16949, VDA 6.3, or comparable quality-system/process auditing.
- Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma training/certification and demonstrated application of continuous-improvement methods with suppliers.
- Professional quality certification such as ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), Certified Quality Auditor (CQA), or equivalent.
- Experience with complex electromechanical products, high-volume manufacturing, multi-tier/global suppliers, or regulated product requirements. Experience using Minitab, Power BI, or comparable analytical tools to identify trends, quantify risk, and communicate supplier performance.
Milwaukee Tool is an equal opportunity employer.
Job Description:
The Senior Supplier Quality Engineer is a technical and cross-functional leader responsible for critical suppliers, complex supplier quality issues, and major improvement initiatives. This role applies strong manufacturing, quality-system, problem-solving, and project leadership capability to reduce supplier risk, strengthen supplier performance, and ensure readiness for new product development, transfers, and ongoing production. The Senior SQE operates independently, influences decisions across multiple functions, coaches less-experienced engineers, and drives accountability with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
The role partners closely with Engineering, Advanced Quality, Purchasing, Operations, Manufacturing, and global quality teams to translate technical and business requirements into supplier quality plans, qualification activities, process controls, corrective actions, and measurable performance improvements. It is expected to identify risk early, communicate clearly, and lead difficult supplier situations to sustainable resolution.
You'll be DISRUPTIVE through these duties and responsibilities:
- Lead supplier quality improvement roadmaps that address chronic quality issues, escapes, process capability, control effectiveness, and supplier execution.
- Partner with suppliers to strengthen process capability, quality systems, inspection methods, measurement systems, manufacturing controls, and continuous improvement practices.
- Lead cross-functional teams and major supplier-quality initiatives, establish clear deliverables and critical paths, and hold stakeholders accountable for timely execution.
- Use supplier performance data, trends, and KPIs to identify systemic risk, prioritize intervention, and communicate clear recovery plans and decision points.
- Influence sourcing, engineering, operations, and supplier decisions through fact-based risk assessment, technical judgment, and practical understanding of quality, delivery, cost, and schedule trade-offs.
- Own supplier quality performance for assigned critical or high-risk suppliers, commodities, and projects; establish priorities and drive actions to closure.
- Lead supplier qualification, assessment, onboarding, and surveillance activities, including complex process and quality-system audits.
- Lead Supplier Quality engagement through New Product Development and product/process transfers, using VIGOR and applicable qualification requirements to identify manufacturing risk, validate readiness, and protect project timing.
- Develop and execute supplier and part qualification plans, including manufacturing feasibility, process risk assessment, control plans, capability studies, measurement strategy, FAI/SIR and applicable GPAP, GECKO, and/or SER deliverables.
- Lead critical supplier escalations, containment, root cause investigation, 8D/SCAR corrective action, effectiveness verification, and prevention of recurrence.
- Solve complex supplier quality and manufacturing problems using data, structured problem solving, statistical methods, technical drawings/specifications, GD&T, metrology, and appropriate process expertise.
- Coach and mentor SQEs and engineers; share technical knowledge, review problem-solving and qualification work, and help build capability across the Supplier Quality team.
- Improve Supplier Quality standard work, methods, dashboards, and tools by identifying recurring gaps and introducing practical improvements that increase visibility, consistency, and prevention.
- Communicate complex technical issues clearly to suppliers and internal leaders, including concise risk statements, recommendations, escalation needs, and recovery status. Manage multiple complex priorities in a fast-paced environment and travel to supplier and company locations as business needs require.
What TOOLS you'll bring with you:
- Bachelor's degree in Quality, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field.
- 5-8 years of progressive experience in Supplier Quality, manufacturing quality, engineering, operations, or a related technical discipline.
- Demonstrated ability to independently manage critical suppliers and lead complex cross-functional supplier quality improvements and escalations.
- Strong working knowledge of supplier auditing, supplier selection and qualification, corrective action, quality systems, manufacturing process controls, and supplier performance management.
- Demonstrated proficiency in New Product Development and supplier/part qualification, including manufacturing feasibility, process capability, risk assessment, control plans, and applicable Part Approval requirements.
- Demonstrated ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, GD&T, inspection requirements, and measurement methods and translate requirements into supplier controls.
- Experience leading structured problem solving and data analysis for complex issues using methods such as root cause analysis, 8D, statistical analysis, and process capability evaluation.
- Ability to lead projects and cross-functional teams, influence without direct authority, negotiate resolution of difficult issues, and drive accountability across suppliers and stakeholders.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to tailor technical content to engineers, suppliers, operations teams, sourcing partners, and leadership.
- Working knowledge of quality and business systems used to manage supplier performance, project execution, documentation, and data analysis.
- Practical manufacturing-process depth in one or more relevant areas such as electronics/mechatronics, molding, casting, machining, stamping/forming, heat treatment, coatings, assembly, motors, welding, or metrology. Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 10-25% depending on business needs
Other TOOLS we prefer you to have:
- Lead Auditor training and experience with ISO 9001, IATF 16949/TS 16949, VDA 6.3, or comparable quality-system/process auditing.
- Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma training/certification and demonstrated application of continuous-improvement methods with suppliers.
- Professional quality certification such as ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), Certified Quality Auditor (CQA), or equivalent.
- Experience with complex electromechanical products, high-volume manufacturing, multi-tier/global suppliers, or regulated product requirements. Experience using Minitab, Power BI, or comparable analytical tools to identify trends, quantify risk, and communicate supplier performance.
Milwaukee Tool is an equal opportunity employer.
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Where Wisconsin roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Quality Engineer Job Market in Wisconsin
A snapshot from current Wisconsin openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Team TTI11T
- Milwaukee Tool10
- Leonardo DRS5
- Katalyst Healthcares & Life Sciences5
- Foxconn WI4
Top Industries Hiring
- Manufacturing
- Electronics & Hardware
- Retail
- Consumer Goods
- Staffing & Recruiting
What Wisconsin Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in quality engineer jobs across Wisconsin.
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, manufacturing, or a closely related technical field
- Hands-on experience with quality management systems such as ISO 9001 or IATF 16949
- Proficiency with statistical process control tools and root cause analysis methods
- Familiarity with inspection equipment and measurement system analysis techniques
- Experience supporting PPAP, FMEA, or control plan documentation in a manufacturing environment
- Certified Quality Engineer credential from ASQ preferred by many Wisconsin manufacturers
Quality Engineer Jobs in Wisconsin: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a quality engineer in Wisconsin?
Most quality engineer roles in Wisconsin require a bachelor's degree in mechanical, industrial, manufacturing, or a related engineering discipline. Wisconsin does not require a state-issued license for quality engineers, so hiring is credential-driven rather than licensed. Earning an ASQ Certified Quality Engineer designation significantly strengthens candidacy, particularly with Wisconsin's large manufacturing employers. Candidates who build hands-on experience through co-ops or internships with state manufacturers enter the field with a meaningful competitive advantage.
Which companies hire quality engineers in Wisconsin?
Companies currently hiring quality engineers in Wisconsin include Team TTI, Milwaukee Tool, and Leonardo DRS, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Wisconsin's deep manufacturing base, particularly in medical devices, industrial equipment, and paper products, keeps quality engineering demand steady across both large corporations and mid-size suppliers throughout the state.
Which Wisconsin cities have the most quality engineer jobs?
Milwaukee, Madison, and Brookfield are the Wisconsin cities with the most quality engineer openings. Milwaukee anchors hiring through its dense concentration of manufacturing and industrial companies, Madison attracts openings in medical devices and life sciences, and the Fox Cities corridor draws significant demand from paper, packaging, and specialty manufacturing employers such as Kimberly-Clark headquartered in Neenah.
Are there remote quality engineer jobs in Wisconsin?
Yes, but they're rare. Quality engineering is fundamentally hands-on work involving production floors, inspection equipment, and supplier audits, which limits remote arrangements. About 36% of quality engineer openings tied to Wisconsin are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those roles tend to involve supplier quality management, documentation systems, or quality systems auditing rather than direct production floor responsibilities.
How can I get hired as a quality engineer in Wisconsin with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a quality technician or quality inspector role at a Wisconsin manufacturer, which builds hands-on inspection and documentation skills that translate directly into quality engineer positions. Large employers like Rockwell Automation and Oshkosh Corporation run structured rotational and new-graduate programs that place candidates without prior engineering experience. Pursuing an ASQ Certified Quality Technician credential and completing a co-op through a University of Wisconsin or Milwaukee School of Engineering program significantly improves early-career candidacy.
Where can I find and apply to quality engineer jobs in Wisconsin?
You can find and apply to quality engineer jobs in Wisconsin on Migrate Mate, which lists current Wisconsin openings across manufacturing, medical devices, and other industries. Search the listings for roles that match your experience level and specialty, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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