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Supplier Quality Lead

Harley-Davidson Motor Company
97200-150800
401(k), relocation assistance, company vehicle
United States, Pennsylvania, York
1425 Eden Road (Show on map)
Jan 21, 2026
Auto req ID:45986 Title:Supplier Quality Lead Job Function:Continuous Improvement and Quality Location:YORK 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? The Harley-Davidson Motor Company Vehicle Operations facility in York is our final assembly plant. Employees at York also perform a variety of manufacturing operations, including fabrication, welding, polishing and painting and produce a wide range of current and replacement parts for all models. Join our team as a Supplier Quality Lead. Job Summary The Lead SQE 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 SQE leads complex issue resolution, mentors junior engineers, and champions long-term quality improvements across critical and high-risk motorcycle components. The Lead SQE 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 support negotiations in 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 Experience Requirements Perform other SQ related activities as needed. Bachelor's degree preferred or relevant technical experience 5+ years of experience in supplier or manufacturing quality Expertise in APQP, PPAP, FMEA, MSA, and VDA/IATF standards ASQ or AIAG 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 Willing to travel up to 50%, including international travel SME in a manufacturing process (i.e. injection molding, forgings, paint, etc) PLM / Windchill Able to lead problem-solving with suppliers and internal teams Comfortable working in plant and supplier environments Comfortable mentoring others and engaging suppliers at leadership level Hours (on site) 2 potential schedules: Mon - Thurs 6:30 am - 5pm Mon - Fri - 8 hours 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. The pay range shown represents the national average pay range for this role. Your pay may be more or less than the stated range and is dependent on your geographic location and level of experience. We offer an inclusive compensation package for all full-time salaried employees 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: No Travel Required: 25 - 50% Pay Range:97200-150800 Visa Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or visa transfer Relocation: This position is eligible for domestic relocation assistance (within posted country)