Full-Time
Ironwood Supplier Quality Engineer
CTB
201-500 employees
Designs grain storage and poultry systems
No salary listed
Montreal, WI, USA
In Person
Requires ~20% travel between facilities.
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- Education: An Associate’s Degree in Industrial, Manufacturing, Technical, or related field preferred; would consider a combination of coursework and experience.
- Experience: 2+ years of experience in a Manufacturing and Quality Inspection position required; automotive experience preferred.
- Certification(s): ASQ Certified Quality Auditor or equivalent certification preferred; or will get certification within 2 years of accepting position. Six Sigma, Green belt or Black Belt preferred.
- Functional Skills: Strong math, algebra, and statistical skills required; strong attention to detail, analytical skills, and the ability to problem-solve and make solid judgments required. Strong ability to plan, prioritize, and create results. Ability to read and interpret blueprints is required.
- Technology Aptitude/Skills: Solid Microsoft Office Skillset; ability to learn and use in-house ERP and software systems.
- Language Skills: Solid verbal and written communication skills; will present to others.
- Leadership/Behaviors: Strong collaboration/influencing skills to effectively implement change, with a strong work ethic who Leads by Example. Able to take initiative, work independently, and is forward-thinking.
- Culture Match Behaviors: Professional in appearance, customer-focused, intuitive thinker who can take a vision and successfully facilitate a plan of execution.
- Understands the Automotive Advanced Planning Quality Process (APQP) to lead the auditing of new or existing suppliers to ensure their Quality System processes and product specifications are aligned to the Company’s standards.
- Oversees any quality or delivery issue with suppliers, setting up action plans and validation programs, to bring obstacles to resolution.
- Reports supplier ratings, and related corrective actions (where applicable), to the leadership group monthly and quarterly to understand the Quality status of suppliers, as well as preferred suppliers for purchasing.
- Works with cross-functional teams to understand material needs and coordinates those needs with suppliers to ensure the specifications of the materials are understood and product is received within compliance.
- Reviews material test data on product standards to validate and ensure materials are in line with company Quality System standards.
- Automotive experience preferred.
- ASQ Certified Quality Auditor or equivalent certification preferred; or will get certification within 2 years of accepting position.
- Six Sigma, Green Belt or Black Belt preferred.
CTB, Inc. designs, manufactures, and markets systems for farming, split into two groups: the Grain Group (grain storage, handling, and conditioning) and the Protein Group (poultry, pig, and egg production and poultry processing). Its products are sold through a global network of independent dealers to farmers and food processors, helping them improve efficiency and profitability. CTB differentiates itself as part of Berkshire Hathaway with an integrated, end-to-end portfolio and dependable, high-quality equipment across grain and animal production. The goal is to help customers run more efficient, profitable farming and food-processing operations.
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Milford, Connecticut
Founded
1952
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Global food-demand growth supports CTB's grain, poultry, pig, and egg markets.
- Ongoing manufacturing expansion in Milford can deepen capacity and local execution.
- Digital marketing and compliance hires support broader reach and tighter operations.
What critics are saying
- Dependence on farm capital spending exposes revenue to commodity-cycle downturns.
- Independent dealers reduce CTB's control over pricing, inventory, and customer loyalty.
- Animal-health shocks can simultaneously suppress poultry, pig, and egg equipment orders.
What makes CTB unique
- CTB spans grain systems and animal-production equipment across thirteen business units.
- Berkshire Hathaway ownership provides patient capital and operational backing.
- Its dealer-distributor network reaches global agricultural customers efficiently.
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