Senior Supplier Quality Engineer

Whirlpool • Racine, WI

3d • Onsite

About The Position

This role is critical in ensuring that suppliers meet our standards for quality, delivery, cost and innovation, and will play a key role in supporting new product introductions and strategic sourcing projects.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in a supplier or quality engineering role
• Bachelors degree in Mechanical, electrical, quality or industrial engineering, Masters preferred
• Knowledge of and experience with ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 Quality management systems

Nice To Haves

• Strong proficiency with problem solving methods such as 8D, Fishbone diagram, 5 Why’s etc.,
• Proven competency in core quality tools such as Control plans, FMEA, Capability studies, Gage R&R, Gage correlation etc.,
• Working knowledge of Advanced product quality planning and Production part approval process
• Ability to travel up to 15% of the time
• Certified quality engineer or six sigma green belt

Responsibilities

• Leading supplier assessments and audits to evaluate their manufacturing processes, quality systems and capabilities
• Working closely with suppliers to address quality issues, processing non conformances and deviation requests.
• Driving corrective and preventive actions and implementing robust development plans to enhance supplier performance.
• Managing all aspects of Production part approval process
• Developing receiving inspection plans

Benefits

• Always On Flexibility - You will have the autonomy to manage personal, family, and outside-of-work commitments as needed.
• Two-Week Work from Anywhere - Minimum of one-week increments for a total of two weeks per year.
• Sabbatical - Four weeks paid leave after every five years of service.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior