Supplier Quality Engineer (Electronics)

Allegion•Carmel, IN

19h•Hybrid

About The Position

This position is for an Electronics Supplier Quality Engineer ideally located in Carmel, IN. Specific focus will be new supplier audits and onboarding, supplier relationship management, performance maintenance and development within Allegion’s electronics commodities, New Product Development support and continued growth in supplier-related quality processes across the America’s supply base and business units. The Electronics Supplier Quality Engineer will support Allegion’s America’s business units by managing their global suppliers in the electronics commodity (primarily PCBAs, motors and wire harnesses). This role will be expected to drive supplier KPIs (SPPM and on-time supplier 8D closure rate) and support both commodity management’s strategic vision and manufacturing’s ongoing production. Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to be employed in the United States. The company does not intend to provide sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B, TN, etc.) for this employment position. Hybrid: At Allegion, we are driven by a bold vision: redefining safety while empowering our employees to thrive. When you join our team, you become part of a culture that values innovation, purpose, and excellence. This role offers the benefits of our dynamic hybrid work model—combining in-person collaboration for meaningful moments with the flexibility of remote work. Since hybrid arrangements can vary based on the needs of the individual, team and business, your talent acquisition partner will provide specific hybrid details about this role. We are committed to fostering a healthy work-life balance and building meaningful connections, ensuring you have the tools, resources, and support needed to excel in any environment. Together, we’ll unlock your potential and create a lasting impact. While this is the current structure and we currently have no plans to change, we reserve the right to make changes to the hybrid schedule as needed at the Company’s discretion.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, or related field required
3-5 years of Quality Engineering experience in increasing responsibility in the areas of electronics Quality, Supplier Quality, Supplier Management or related field, including at least 2 years of direct manufacturing / in plant experience
Demonstrated program management experience and in-depth process improvement and problem solving experience (including expertise with tools and processes such as APQP, Lean, Six Sigma, PPAP, 8D, FMEA, VAVE, etc.)
Solid understanding of Quality Management Systems ISO-9001/TS-16949
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office products and statistical software
Demonstrated ability to effectively interact and influence in a matrix organization with an international exposure
Active knowledge about electronics manufacturing is required
Understanding of GD&T required
Ability to travel 50% - 75%

Nice To Haves

Master’s preferred
mechanical manufacturing processes and assembly knowledge beneficial
Multilingual is an added benefit

Responsibilities

Executing On Site Assessments at supplier locations to evaluate the capability of the supplier’s processes to produce and deliver parts that meet Allegion’s requirements, and onboarding new suppliers as needed to ensure they understand Allegion’s production expectations.
Supporting NPD programs, driving collaboration and alignment between design engineering and suppliers, and ensuring suppliers are prepared to submit appropriate PPAP documentation that will enable full approval on the first submission and launch their manufacturing processes for Allegion parts / products with a strong yield.
Driving standard quality processes across Allegion’s business units and supply base, some of which include basic problem solving, PPAP, supplier 8Ds, Gauge R and R.
Working with Suppliers, Commodity Management, Procurement, Sustaining and NPD Engineering and Operations to establish and implement strategic and comprehensive supplier quality activities which are aligned to the business objectives and customer expectations.
Ensuring quality KPI’s are improved / maintained, understands and supports commodity management’s strategic initiatives and fosters solid working relationships between suppliers and Allegion’s manufacturing locations.
Conducts On-Site Assessments, in support of new sourcing / supplier plant moves, to evaluate the capability of the supplier’s processes to produce and deliver a part that meets customer requirements.
Independently operates at supplier locations, cooperatively working to identify root cause and develop and implement corrective actions in a timely manner.
Provides quality details required to support source selection and supplier rationalization initiatives.
Provides Suppliers with technical oversight and expertise in areas such as Process Development through Capability Studies, FMEA, Measurement Systems Analysis, Control Plans, Error Proofing, etc.
Supports Allegion NPD programs as assigned, and as part of this leads Characteristic Reviews with Suppliers and Engineering.
Can also drive discussions on traceability, appropriate packaging, Allegion’s supplier tooling database documentation, Safe Launch Plans, Launch Readiness and Run-at-Rate as applicable.
Drives on-time PPAP and Flawless Launch for responsible components.
Works in conjunction with Plant QE and Suppliers in 8D problem solving - leading cross-functional teams on major issues resolution at Supplier locations and drives supplier 8Ds to on-time closure.
Supports training of internal staff along with other functions on Supplier Quality processes, tools, procedures and work instructions.

Benefits

Health, dental and vision insurance coverage
Competitive Paid Time Off
401K plan, which currently offers a 6% company match and no vesting period
Health Savings Accounts – Tax-advantaged savings account used for healthcare expenses
Flexible Spending Accounts – Tax-advantaged spending accounts for healthcare and/or dependent daycare expenses
Disability Insurance –Short-Term and Long-Term coverage, paid for by Allegion, provides income replacement for illness or injury
Life Insurance – Term life coverage with the option to purchase supplemental coverage
Tuition Reimbursement
Voluntary Wellness Program – Simply complete wellness activities and earn monetary rewards
Employee Discounts through Perks at Work
Community involvement and opportunities to give back
Opportunities to leverage your unique strengths through CliftonStrengths assessment & coaching