Supplier Quality Auditor

SPX Technologies

17d

About The Position

The Supplier Quality Auditor serves as a technical quality expert within SPX Technologies’ HVAC Segment Strategic Sourcing Center of Excellence. The role partners with Sourcing, Engineering, Operations, Manufacturing, and suppliers to assess supplier capabilities and quality systems, investigate quality issues, validate manufacturing processes, and drive sustainable corrective actions. It emphasizes technical documentation, root cause investigation, risk assessment, and supplier problem-solving, particularly in welding and fabricated assemblies.

The position independently assesses supplier performance, interprets technical requirements, documents findings, and leads suppliers through corrective action processes to improve quality, reduce risk, and strengthen supply chain performance. It evaluates engineering specifications, weld procedures, quality records, process controls, inspection methods, and supplier quality systems.

The role also prepares audit reports and technical summaries, evaluates welding and other manufacturing processes, and collaborates with engineering teams on manufacturing and quality issues. Significant travel—up to 65%—is required for supplier audits, technical assessments, and on-site problem-solving. The successful candidate is comfortable working in manufacturing environments and balancing multiple high-priority initiatives and deadlines.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience in Supplier Quality, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality Engineering, Welding Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Demonstrated experience conducting root cause investigations and implementing sustainable corrective actions in manufacturing environments.
• Strong experience reviewing engineering drawings, specifications, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing, manufacturing processes, and technical documentation.
• Extensive experience with quality system audits, process audits, and supplier development activities.
• Hands-on experience with fabricated metal products, welding processes, machining, assembly, or industrial manufacturing.
• Ability to develop accurate, comprehensive technical reports and documentation with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to balance multiple high-priority initiatives and competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Exceptional attention to detail, strong technical acumen, and a proactive approach to problem solving and continuous improvement.
• Comfort working directly in manufacturing environments and conducting supplier process assessments and quality investigations.
• Willingness to travel up to 65%.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification is strongly preferred.
• Certified Quality Auditor (CQA) or Certified Supplier Quality Auditor (CSQA) certification.
• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Welding Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Experience with AWS welding standards.
• Experience with ASME codes.
• Experience with metallurgy and welding processes.
• Experience with fabrication and metalworking operations.
• Experience with PFMEA development.
• Experience with APQP and PPAP.
• Experience with supplier quality management.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma.

Responsibilities

• Lead root cause investigations using structured methodologies such as 8D, 5 Why, Fishbone Analysis, Fault Tree Analysis, and PFMEA.
• Analyze manufacturing process failures, supplier escapes, field quality concerns, and recurring defects to identify systemic issues.
• Review engineering drawings, specifications, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing requirements, weld symbols, inspection plans, and manufacturing documentation for compliance and manufacturability.
• Evaluate supplier process controls, inspection methods, quality records, and validation activities for compliance with technical requirements.
• Drive containment, corrective action, and preventive action activities through closure, verifying effectiveness with objective evidence.
• Assess process capability, control plans, process audits, and risk mitigation strategies for critical suppliers.
• Support supplier development initiatives to improve process stability, quality performance, and technical competency.
• Develop audit reports documenting observations, non-conformances, risks, technical concerns, and recommended actions.
• Review supplier quality documentation, including quality manuals, standard operating procedures, control plans, process flow diagrams, PFMEAs, inspection records, weld procedures and certifications where applicable, and validation and test reports.
• Maintain records of audit findings, corrective action progress, supplier performance trends, and risk assessments.
• Create executive-level summaries and technical reports to support sourcing decisions and supplier qualification activities.
• Analyze supplier quality data and identify trends requiring corrective or preventive action.
• Evaluate welding operations, welding procedures, operator qualifications, inspection practices, and process controls.
• Assess supplier compliance with applicable welding standards and customer-specific requirements.
• Verify implementation and effectiveness of weld quality controls, inspection methods, and documentation practices.
• Assess fabrication, machining, assembly, and manufacturing processes to identify technical risks and opportunities for improvement.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to resolve technical manufacturing and quality issues.
• Conduct supplier audits, technical assessments, and on-site problem-solving activities, with travel of up to 65%.
• Work directly in manufacturing environments to assess supplier processes, investigate quality concerns, and document findings and corrective actions.

Benefits

• Generous and flexible paid time off, including paid personal time off, caregiver, parental, and volunteer leave.
• Competitive health insurance plans.
• 401(k) match.
• Benefits starting day one.
• Competitive and performance-based compensation packages and bonus plans.
• Educational assistance.
• Leadership development programs.
• Recognition programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed