Senior Supplier Quality Engineer

Trane Technologies • Kentwood, MI

1d • $90,000 - $125,000 • Onsite

About The Position

At Trane TechnologiesTM and through our businesses including Trane® and Thermo King®, we create innovative climate solutions for buildings, homes, and transportation that challenge what’s possible for a sustainable world. We're a team that dares to look at the world's challenges and see impactful possibilities. We believe in a better future when we uplift others and enable our people to thrive at work and at home. We boldly go.
What’s in it for you:
Be a part of our mission! As a world leader in creating comfortable, sustainable, and efficient environments, it’s our responsibility to put the planet first. For us at Trane Technologies, sustainability is not just how we do business—it is our business. Do you dare to look at the world's challenges and see impactful possibilities? Do you want to contribute to making a better future? If the answer is yes, we invite you to consider joining us in boldly challenging what’s possible for a sustainable world.
Trane Technologies is hiring a Senior Supplier Quality Engineer in Grand Rapids, MI. This position is responsible for the execution and optimization of the supplier quality system. This position will work cross functionally with Operations, Engineering and Quality to continuously improve supplier performance through the execution of various Supplier Quality Processes (i.e. SCAR, AUDIT, NCM, PPAP, and Supplier Monitoring). This will include ensuring compliance to the Global Supplier Quality Manual as defined in Trane Technologies Business Operating System (BOS).

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field preferred. Will consider experience in lieu of a degree. High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 5+ years previous manufacturing experience in a quality role preferred
• Proficient with Microsoft Office products
• Strong GD&T experience and knowledge with application of machined and fabricated parts.
• Knowledge of various quality system methodologies; CAR/8D, 5 Why's, Pareto Analysis, DFMEA, PFEMA, PPAP, APQP, etc. is a must.
• Knowledge of the ISO 9001:2015 Quality System preferred.

Nice To Haves

• ASQ Certified Quality Engineering certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day supplier quality operations for the Grand Rapids manufacturing sites.
• Supervise and mentor Supplier Quality personnel.
• Coordinate workload, priorities, and skills development for the team.
• Serve as primary operational escalation point for supplier performance issues.
• Develop and manage strategy to achieve supplier quality metrics, driving performance toward goals and creating action plans to address any areas that do not meet expectations.
• Supplier Quality - improve supplier quality by working with procurement, engineering, and suppliers. Enforce supplier chargeback process, capturing COPQ
• Provides suppliers with technical oversight and expertise in areas such as process development, PFMEA, control plans, PPAP, measurement systems, standard work, and error proofing when required.
• Ownership and management of SCAR's and follow-through activities of containment, root cause analysis, countermeasures, and verification of effectiveness by the supplier.
• Monitor, support and coordinate Supplier deviations (SDR and SPDCR). Take a leading role in defect analysis and continuous improvement efforts with goal of zero defects
• Management of supplier-caused quality escapes which may include on-site intervention.
• Manage supplier recovery initiatives as it relates to warranty, concessions, and production interruptions.
• Oversee planning and approval of PPAPs collaborating with Quality and Engineering to help the supplier understand their objectives and our design requirements.
• Lead Materials Review Board activity for components, coordinate activities between production, manufacturing, and manufacturing/design engineering. Responsible for material disposition. Lead containment activities, dispositions, RMA, and complete RTV for returning non-conforming material, MRB cage, and supplier chargeback/recovery process. Manage the overall NCM process.
• Analyze data from NCM and MRB dispositions to identify trends, drive Supplier Corrective Action Requests (SCARs), and highlight improvement opportunities with suppliers and internal cross functional teams as required.
• Regularly interface with both supplier and manufacturing to clarify and provide engineering input on supplier related issues (position requires coordination with MRB, Design Engineering, Leadership, support and shop personnel to resolve manufacturing and supplier problems)
• Leverage corporate supplier quality and supplier development team when needed.
• Establish and manage Receiving Inspection processes.
• Drive continuous improvement for all elements of the Quality System.
• Know and comply with the Trane Quality Policy
• Work well with colleagues and produce results within a fast-paced and high-pressure atmosphere. Combine strong attention to detail with an orientation towards results/execution.
• Create, maintain, and report daily, weekly and/or monthly KPIs
• Maintain KRONOS Pay System by reviewing, editing, and approving employee timecards
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Benefits

• Benefits kick in on DAY ONE for you and your family, including health insurance and holistic wellness programs that include generous incentives – WE DARE TO CARE!
• Family building benefits include fertility coverage and adoption/surrogacy assistance.
• 401K match up to 6%, plus an additional 2% core contribution = up to 8% company contribution.
• Paid time off, including in support of volunteer and parental leave needs.
• Educational and training opportunities through company programs along with tuition assistance and student debt support.

What This Job Offers

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