Supplier Quality Engineer

Rockwell Automation•Whitestown, IN

8d•$78,080 - $117,120•Onsite

About The Position

This role provides support for the Rockwell Automation Supplier Quality program. Key responsibilities include New Product Introduction execution, plant and customer support, supplier assessments and approvals, supplier issue resolution and development, and Advanced Quality Planning for process and part approvals. The position involves leading supplier continuous-improvement projects and potentially holding project responsibility. The individual will participate in QMS internal and third-party audits and represent Supplier Quality in cross-functional meetings, escalating issues to SQA managers. This role reports to the Senior Manager, Supplier Quality and is an onsite position in Whitestown, IN.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Relevant Field.
Legal authorization to work in the U.S.
Will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering, or a closely related technical field.
Minimum 2 years in manufacturing, supplier, or quality engineering roles.
Knowledge of APQP, PPAP, and FMEA.
Experience with RCFA, 8D, and 5-Why methodologies.
Experience leading supplier quality audits and ensuring ISO compliance.
Experience with ERP systems (preferably SAP) and strong proficiency in SQL for data analysis.
Experience building dashboards and financial analysis (Power BI or similar).
LEAN or Six Sigma certification (Green Belt or Black Belt) or CQE.
Strong project management skills with the ability to coordinate peer work and meet milestones.

Responsibilities

Provide support for the Rockwell Automation Supplier Quality program.
Execute New Product Introduction.
Provide plant and customer support.
Conduct supplier assessments and approvals.
Resolve and develop supplier issues.
Perform Advanced Quality Planning for process and part approvals.
Lead supplier continuous-improvement projects.
Hold project responsibility.
Participate in QMS internal and third-party audits.
Represent Supplier Quality in cross-functional meetings.
Escalate issues to SQA managers.
Familiarity with manufacturing and production processes; experience with castings and/or machining.
Demonstrated experience using structured problem-solving techniques.
Complete tasks that require collaboration across multiple functions.
Lead a small team (2–3) in product/component level problem solving.
Present quality matters to managers and speak in small groups.
Work with a global team and attend off-hour meetings as needed.
Periodically travel for project meetings, reviews, and pilot runs.