Lead Material Quality Specialist
- Menomonee Falls, WI
- $48,900-73,400 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
Title: Lead Material Quality Specialist
Job Function: Manufacturing
Location: PILGRIM
Company: Harley-Davidson Motor Company
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Shift: SHIFT2At 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 a Lead Material Quality Specialist and help build the world’s most sought-after motorcycles.Containment of quality issues and protecting our customers from quality defects is a priority. This position requires extensive walking and standing with much of the day spent on the production floor. Serves as the first point of contact for supplier quality issues in Manufacturing and Assembly at H-D Powertrain Operations as well as at the Supplier. Will work extensively with hourly and salaried personnel to determine validity and extent of supplier quality issues. Leads efforts to drive improvements of quality strategies and objectives in a manufacturing environment. The ability to communicate quickly and clearly with all levels of H-D, 3PL, and the supplier organizations is essential.Duties include communicating NCM and providing NCM evidence to suppliers, creating corrective action plans to address process failures, utilize quality tools and data analysis to measure effectiveness of corrective actions, review supplier manufacturing processes, work in partnership with suppliers on process improvement, value enhancement opportunities, and perform PPAP’s (Production Part Approval Process). Additional task as directed by manager.Safety glasses, steel toes and daily attendance are required at the PTO facility.Shift: 2nd (1pm – 7:30pm)Experience Required:
- Minimum 2 years of experience in supplier quality engineering or quality assurance within a manufacturing or production environment.
- Proficient in managing non-conformance material reports (NCMs), including identification, documentation, and disposition of quality issues.
- Hands-on experience with root cause analysis techniques (e.g., 5 Whys, Fishbone Diagram) and corrective action implementation.
- Familiarity with quality management systems (e.g., ISO 9001) and supplier audit processes.
- Basic understanding of statistical process control (SPC) and quality inspection methods.
- Strong communication skills to collaborate with suppliers and internal teams to resolve quality discrepancies.
- Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, and quality standards to ensure compliance.
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Quality organization certifications are a plus
Travel Required: 0 - 10%
Pay Range: $48,900-$73,400
Visa Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship
Relocation: This position is not eligible for relocation assistance