Supplier Quality Engineer

• The Supplier Quality SME provides technical and process leadership to enhance supplier quality systems and standardize best practices across the supply base
• Focuses on identifying gaps in supplier quality processes and driving continuous improvement initiatives
• Works to improve supplier performance, reduce Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ), and ensure consistent compliance and efficiency
• Ensures supplier quality systems are aligned with manufacturing and business objectives

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Assess and identify gaps in supplier quality processes including PPAP, 8D corrective actions, incoming quality, and supplier performance metrics
• Define and implement standard operating procedures (SOPs) for supplier quality engineers and suppliers
• Improve PPAP quality and First Pass Yield (FPY) through standardized review criteria and readiness expectations
• Strengthen corrective action effectiveness through proper root cause analysis and validation of permanent solutions
• Develop and execute COPQ reduction strategies targeting high-impact suppliers and recurring issues
• Conduct supplier assessments, audits, and capability evaluations to improve compliance and maturity
• Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Procurement, and Quality teams to resolve systemic supplier issues
• Lead supplier development initiatives including improvement plans and follow-up actions
• Drive defect prevention, incoming quality stabilization, and long-term quality improvement initiatives
• Develop supplier scorecards covering PPM, SCAR aging, COPQ, and audit results and support supplier performance reviews
• Support HVAC-related supplier quality activities including validation, leak testing, pressure integrity, and thermal performance compliance

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, Quality, or related field)
• Strong experience in supplier quality management including PPAP, APQP, 8D, and supplier performance metrics
• Experience in process assessment, gap analysis, and standardization of quality systems
• Strong understanding of quality tools such as PFMEA, Control Plans, SPC, MSA, and COPQ
• Preferred certifications: CQE, CQA, or equivalent
• Experience with ISO 9001 or IATF 16949 certified environments
• Exposure to complex manufacturing or electro-mechanical supply chains
• Strong data analysis and reporting skills for KPI and supplier performance tracking
• Added advantage: Experience with HVAC systems, validation methods, and industry standards (e.g., ASHRAE)