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Lead Supplier Quality

Harley-Davidson Motor Company
$97,200-$150,800
401(k), relocation assistance
United States, Wisconsin, Menomonee Falls
W156 N9000 Pilgrim Road (Show on map)
Aug 13, 2025
Auto req ID:40702 Title:Lead Supplier Quality Job Function:Continuous Improvement and Quality Location:PILGRIM Company:Harley-Davidson Motor Company Full or Part-Time:Full Time Shift:SHIFT1 At Harley-Davidson, we are building more than machines. It's our passion and commitment to continue the evolution of this storied brand, and heighten the desirability of the Harley-Davidson experience. To keep building our legend and leading our industry through innovation, evolution, and emotion we need the best and brightest talent. We stand for the timeless pursuit of adventure. Freedom for the soul. Are you ready to join us? Our Powertrain Operations facility, located on Pilgrim Road in Menomonee Falls, WI, is where the "jewel" of the motorcycle comes to life. Pilgrim Road employees produce engines and transmissions for the final assembly plant in York, Pennsylvania, as well as transmissions, and replacement parts for sale through Harley-Davidson Genuine Motor Parts and Accessories business. Join our team as aLead Supplier Qualityand help build the world's most sought-after motorcycles. Job Summary The Lead, Supplier Quality is a strategic technical leader responsible for driving supplier quality excellence across the entire product lifecycle. This includes early supplier engagement in design for manufacturability, rigorous launch readiness planning, active production oversight, and root cause resolution of field failures. Operating in a high-visibility role, the Lead, Supplier Quality leads complex issue resolution, mentors junior engineers, and champions long-term quality improvements across critical and high-risk motorcycle components. The Lead, Supplier Quality partners closely with global supply chain and engineering teams to ensure that supplier quality directly supports rider safety, performance, and brand legacy. Job Responsibilities NPI / Launch Phase: Engage in early supplier selection and design reviews to ensure capability alignment. Lead APQP planning for complex or high-impact components. Approve supplier readiness through robust PPAP, MSA, and capability studies. Champion early issue detection and mitigation using FMEA, control plans, and simulation data. Production / Sustaining: Drive long-term supplier quality performance improvement initiatives. Lead escalated supplier recovery plans and negotiate quality-related commercial impacts. Conduct process audits (IATF, VDA, layered audits) and coach suppliers toward compliance. Develop and deploy advanced quality analytics to detect shifts or risks in production. Warranty / Field Feedback: Lead cross-functional root cause investigations for chronic or safety-critical field failures. Own closed-loop feedback between warranty, engineering, and supplier quality systems. Lead supplier quality summits and formal performance reviews. Identify and deploy systemic corrective actions across similar parts, platforms, or suppliers. Education Requirements High School Diploma or Equivalent Required Education Specifications Bachelor's degree or relevant technical experience; Master's preferred Experience Requirements Minimum 10 years of experience in supplier or manufacturing quality Expertise in APQP, PPAP, FMEA, MSA, and VDA/IATF standards ASQ certification (preferred) Skilled in root cause analysis, capability studies, and supplier audits Strong data analysis and reporting capabilities (e.g., Minitab, Excel) Experience leading quality for critical components or field issues Comfortable mentoring others and engaging suppliers at leadership level Willing to travel up to 50%, including international travel Harley-Davidson is an equal opportunity employer that continues to build a culture of inclusion, belonging and equity through our commitment to attracting and retaining diverse talent from all backgrounds, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. We believe in fairness and providing a level playing field for all. We foster a culture that thrives on diverse perspectives and contributions to ignite the creativity and innovation to fuel our business and enhance the employee and customer experience. We offer an inclusive compensation package for all full-time hourlyemployees including, but not limited to, annual bonus programs, health insurance benefits, a 401k program, onsite fitness centers and employee stores, employee discounts on products and accessories, and more.We welcome everybody to join our family and be united no matter who you are or where you come from.Learn more about Harley-Davidson here. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States. Direct Reports:Yes Travel Required:25 - 50% Pay Range:$97,200-$150,800 Visa Sponsorship:This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship Relocation:This position is not eligible for relocation assistance