Manager of Supplier Quality Engineering

XNRGY Climate Systems•Mesa, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

XNRGY Climate Systems is seeking an experienced Manager, Supplier Quality Engineering to join their team in Mesa, Arizona. This role is responsible for leading plant-level supplier quality activities and protecting manufacturing operations from supplier-related quality disruptions. The Manager will lead and develop the Supplier Quality Engineering team, establish processes, priorities, and escalation mechanisms to ensure supplier quality, production continuity, and continuous improvement. The role oversees supplier quality performance, containment and corrective action activities, supplier risk mitigation, and supplier development initiatives. This individual will collaborate with Manufacturing, Engineering, Procurement/Sourcing, Corporate Supplier Quality, and external suppliers to proactively identify and resolve supplier quality risks before they impact production. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical quality expertise, hands-on leadership, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality Engineering, or another related engineering field.
7+ years of progressive experience in Supplier Quality, Manufacturing Quality, or Quality Engineering within a manufacturing environment.
3+ years of leadership, supervisory, or team-lead experience within Supplier Quality, Manufacturing Quality, or a related engineering function.
Demonstrated experience managing supplier non-conformance, corrective action, containment, and supplier escalation processes.
Strong experience protecting manufacturing operations from supplier-related quality and production disruptions.
Demonstrated experience working directly with suppliers to resolve complex quality and manufacturing issues.
Strong knowledge of structured problem-solving methodologies including 8D, 5-Why, Root Cause Analysis, and CAPA.
Strong working knowledge of core quality tools including APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plans, and SPC.
Experience with supplier audits, supplier qualification, and supplier performance management.
Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, tolerances, and technical requirements.
Strong analytical, organizational, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
Strong communication, negotiation, and supplier management capabilities.
Ability to lead multiple high-priority initiatives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience within HVAC, industrial equipment, automotive, aerospace, data center infrastructure, heavy manufacturing, or another complex engineered-product manufacturing environment.
Experience managing and developing Supplier Quality Engineers.
Experience with global suppliers and complex supply chains.
Strong knowledge of ISO 9001 quality management systems.
Experience conducting supplier process and quality system audits.
Experience with ERP and Quality Management Systems (QMS).
Lean, Six Sigma Green Belt/Black Belt, CQE, Lead Auditor, or similar quality certification.
Experience supporting new product introduction and supplier readiness activities.
Spanish-speaking capabilities.

Responsibilities

Lead, coach, and develop the plant Supplier Quality Engineering team, establishing priorities, responsibilities, performance expectations, and escalation protocols.
Provide technical guidance and leadership during complex supplier quality and production issues, ensuring appropriate coverage and responsiveness to supplier-related production risks.
Develop team capabilities in problem-solving, supplier management, root cause analysis, auditing, and core quality tools, promoting a culture of accountability, urgency, continuous improvement, and prevention.
Own plant-level supplier quality performance, including PPM, supplier defects, line disruptions, repeat issues, cost of poor quality, and corrective action effectiveness.
Establish and maintain supplier quality dashboards, KPIs, and reporting mechanisms, reviewing supplier performance trends to identify suppliers requiring corrective action, development, or escalation.
Drive measurable improvements in supplier quality and reduction of supplier-related production disruptions.
Ensure rapid and effective response to supplier-related non-conformances that threaten production continuity, leading or overseeing containment activities.
Ensure suspect or non-conforming supplier material is appropriately controlled and does not negatively impact production, coordinating cross-functional response plans during critical supplier quality events.
Escalate high-impact supplier issues and ensure timely resolution.
Oversee supplier Non-Conformance Report (NCR) and corrective action processes, ensuring effective root cause analysis and validation of corrective actions.
Identify systemic, repeat, or chronic supplier quality issues and drive permanent resolution, establishing expectations for corrective action responsiveness, quality, and closure.
Develop and maintain processes for identifying and managing supplier quality risks, establishing mitigation, recovery, and escalation plans for high-risk or underperforming suppliers.
Lead supplier development initiatives focused on improving quality systems, manufacturing processes, and overall supplier performance.
Partner with Procurement/Sourcing and Corporate Supplier Quality on supplier escalation and development strategies, supporting supplier qualification, approval, and ongoing performance management.
Serve as the primary plant leadership contact for supplier quality matters, partnering closely with Manufacturing, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Procurement/Sourcing, Engineering, and Corporate Supplier Quality.
Support new product introductions, engineering changes, supplier transitions, and production changes from a supplier quality and manufacturing risk perspective.
Ensure supplier quality requirements and risks are considered during product and process changes.
Communicate supplier quality risks, recovery plans, and performance concerns clearly to plant and functional leadership.
Ensure supplier compliance with applicable ISO, UL, regulatory, engineering, customer, and plant-specific requirements.
Lead or support supplier audits, process assessments, and quality inspections.
Ensure supplier quality documentation, NCRs, corrective actions, deviations, containment records, and performance data are accurate and properly maintained.
Support supplier qualification and approval processes.
Ensure appropriate use of quality tools including APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plans, SPC, and corrective action systems where applicable.
Support continuous improvement of supplier quality processes, procedures, and governance.