Supplier Quality Engineer

KONE•Allen, TX

15h

About The Position

Founded in 1910, KONE is a global leader that provides elevators, escalators and automatic building doors, as well as solutions for maintenance and modernization that add value to buildings throughout their life cycle. Our mission is to improve the flow of urban life and make our world’s cities better places to live by providing innovative solutions that help make people’s journeys safe, convenient and reliable. Our operations in over 60 countries around the world has helped us achieve our position as an innovation and sustainability leader with repeated recognitions by Forbes, Corporate Knights for clean capitalism and others. Are you ready to make your next career move to join our team as our Supplier Quality Engineer at KONE Americas in KONE Allen, TX? Do you enjoy improving supplier performance? Does managing the supplier related KPI(s) and driving effective and timely actions to improve performance motivate you? Do you thrive in areas where you support supplier selection and certification processes with quality/technology risk input? Do you demonstrate a passion for collaboration, being result focused, and having problem-solving skills? Are you committed to promoting quality commitment and equitable outcomes for KONE? If you answered a resounding YES to these questions, then we have an amazing opportunity for you! Location of position: Allen, TX. As our Supplier Quality Engineer, you will execute operational SQM activities at KONE suppliers, providing leadership to suppliers and support internal stakeholders across teams such as Sourcing, Supply Lines, Technology, Modernization, Spares, Major Projects and Installation. You’ll also conduct supplier audits in line with the annual plan and manage the Quality Annex within the Supply and Purchasing Frame Agreement in collaboration with the KONE Contract Owner. Lastly, you will participate in PD/CR projects to ensure supplier launch readiness through activities such as risk management (FMEA), Critical-to Quality (CtQ), and change management (KPPAP). You will bring 2+ years of progressive and successful experience in engineering, manufacturing, processes & methods, supplier quality management, quality engineering, supply chain management, and sourcing (or other related fields) to KONE. At minimum, you must have B.SC level technical STEM / quality / industrial engineering degree. 8 years of related experience also works in lieu of degree. At KONE, we foster an innovative and collaborative culture, valuing each individual's contribution. Employee engagement and sustainability are key focuses, promoting ethical practices and mutual respect. We're proud to offer experiences and opportunities to help you achieve career and personal goals while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. We hire individuals who value culture because we believe culture drives innovation. We value your authentic self. Collaborative, creative, and supportive work environment. Passionate about safety, quality, and innovation We care about the communities where we live and work. Come share your passion and energy to make a positive impact at KONE for our customers and your career! Beware of Recruitment Scams! KONE is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Read more on www.kone.com/en/careers/ At KONE, we are focused on creating an innovative and collaborative working culture where we value the contribution of each individual. Employee engagement is a key focus area for us and we encourage participation and the sharing of information and ideas. Sustainability is an integral part of our culture and the daily practice. We follow ethical business practices and we seek to develop a culture of working together where co-workers trust and respect each other and good performance is recognized. In being a great place to work, we are proud to offer a range of experiences and opportunities that will help you to achieve your career and personal goals and enable you to live a healthy and balanced life. Read more on www.kone.com/careers Did you know KONE moves over one billion people every day? In 2024, we had annual net sales of EUR 11.1 billion. We employ over 60,000 driven professionals in close to 70 countries worldwide joined together by a shared vision. As a global leader in the elevator and escalator industry, it is our mission to improve the flow of urban life.

Requirements

2+ years of progressive and successful experience in engineering, manufacturing, processes & methods, supplier quality management, quality engineering, supply chain management, and sourcing (or other related fields) to KONE.
B.SC level technical STEM / quality / industrial engineering degree. 8 years of related experience also works in lieu of degree.
Auditing of suppliers and Supplier performance management
ISO 9001/14001/18001/45001
Methods and tools related to (supplier) quality management such as quality control plans, Critical to Quality, Statistical Process Control, Failure-Mode-Effect Analysis, DMAIC Methodology, Six Sigma and Lean, Mistake proofing
In-depth knowledge of Advanced Product Quality Planning and TS16949 standard, methodology and tools (required).
Root cause corrective action and preventive action experience within a manufacturing setting (required)
Stakeholder and contract management skills

Responsibilities

Execute operational SQM activities at KONE suppliers, providing leadership to suppliers and support internal stakeholders across teams such as Sourcing, Supply Lines, Technology, Modernization, Spares, Major Projects and Installation.
Conduct supplier audits in line with the annual plan and manage the Quality Annex within the Supply and Purchasing Frame Agreement in collaboration with the KONE Contract Owner.
Participate in PD/CR projects to ensure supplier launch readiness through activities such as risk management (FMEA), Critical-to Quality (CtQ), and change management (KPPAP).