Experienced/Senior Supplier Quality Engineer

Copeland•Sidney, OH

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Copeland is hiring an Experienced/Senior Supplier Quality Engineer based at its Sidney, Ohio location. The role represents Supplier Quality Engineering and provides supplier-quality input to New Product Development programs. It is hybrid eligible, with at least three days per week in the office and flexibility to adjust in-office days to support collaboration and business needs. Travel within North America may be required, up to 15%.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field plus five years of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Quality engineering experience and knowledge of APQP, flow charting, Control Plans, FMEA, and DFM.
Knowledge and experience with Statistical Process Control.
Knowledge and experience with Measurement System Analysis (Gage R&R).
Knowledge and experience with problem solving, corrective action, and process improvement techniques.
Knowledge and experience with quality systems, ISO 9000 and/or TS16949.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications, including GD&T.
Understanding of manufacturing processes used in relevant commodities.
Ability to travel up to 15% within North America.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering plus ten years of experience.
Master’s degree in Engineering or an MBA.
ASQ certifications such as CQA, CQE, or CQM.
Certified 6 Sigma Green Belt or equivalent.
Broad knowledge of various manufacturing processes.
Experience with quality auditing of systems and processes.
Advanced statistics, problem solving, and process improvement techniques.
Broad knowledge of Copeland LP products, including product function and application, customer expectations, and material properties.

Responsibilities

Lead or conduct supplier quality system audits using the Copeland Supplier Audit (CSA).
Assist with supplier source selection and development; audit and evaluate the technical capabilities of current and prospective suppliers.
Monitor and report supplier quality performance trends, and implement actions to meet quality objectives.
Process, review, and disposition PPAPs, deviations, audit findings, and supplier corrective actions.
Verify that supplier controls and processes can consistently produce components meeting requirements, and that supplier PFMEAs, Control Plans, and other process documentation are adequate.
Develop and support suppliers through visits, CSA quality audits, process audits, lean projects, manufacturing-process guidance, and other appropriate means; follow up to verify corrective actions are implemented.
Conduct internal and external training to improve supplier quality.
Support new product development programs and supplier transitions; participate in design reviews and provide commodity-related design suggestions for global sourcing, design and manufacturing optimization, and process and tool design.
Supervise co-op and intern students as required, including selecting candidates, assigning work, mentoring, instructing, and evaluating performance.
Develop and achieve annual objectives that support department and company objectives.