Supplier Quality Engineer

Allegion • Carmel, IN

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

At Allegion, we help keep the people you know and love safe and secure where they live, work and visit. With more than 30 brands, 12,000+ employees globally and products sold in 130 countries, we specialize in security around the doorway and beyond. Additionally, in 2024 we were awarded the Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award, which recognizes the most engaged workplace cultures in the world. Supplier Quality Engineer – Carmel, IN This person will own the ongoing supplier performance and development for the suppliers within their assigned commodities. The role requires the creation of strong working relationships with not only suppliers, but corresponding Allegion commodity managers, engineers and plant teams, to be able to resolve issues quickly when they arise with minimal impact to production, and to support commodity management’s strategic supply chain vision. This role also supports Allegion’s new product development initiatives, using processes, tools and supplier feedback to drive quality into part and product design early. 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. 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, or related field required; Master’s preferred.
• Minimum of 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 / project management experience and in-depth process improvement and problem solving experience (including expertise with QC and QA tools such as APQP, Lean, Six Sigma, PPAP, 8D, FMEA, VAVE, etc.).
• Active knowledge of electronic and/or mechanical manufacturing and assembly processes and experience in different supply management situations.
• Solid understanding of Quality Management Systems ISO-9001/TS-16949.
• Working knowledge Geometric Dimension and Tolerancing (GD&T) and associated measurements / gaging.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office products, statistical software and internet / intranet applications.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively interact and influence with all organizational levels in a matrix organization with an international exposure.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to effectively engage and influence suppliers and cross functional teams.
• Professional in both customer (internal and external) and supplier interactions.
• Ability to travel 50-75%, sometimes on short notice.

Responsibilities

• Perform On Site Assessments and Technical Assessments at potential, new suppliers as determined by commodity management.
• Onboard new suppliers within their assigned commodities to ensure they understand Allegion’s production expectations.
• Support / Lead the creation or modification, implementation and execution of supplier-related quality processes across Allegion’s global supply base and within Allegion’s Americas business units.
• Collaborate with Suppliers, Commodity Management, Procurement, Sustaining and NPD Engineering and Operations to establish, implement and maintain strategic and comprehensive supplier quality activities which are aligned to the business objectives and internal and external customer expectations
• Ensures 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 and business teams.
• Supports Allegion NPD programs as assigned, and as part of these assignments, uses the tools and processes in place to drive quality into parts and products (NPD project playbook, leading Allegion’s Characteristics Review Process, PPAP, traceability, safe launch, etc.), collaborating closely with plant quality and the other functions within the NPD team to achieve a successful, on time launch.
• Conducts On-Site Assessments and Technical Assessments in support of new sourcing to evaluate the capability of the supplier’s processes to produce and deliver parts that meets customer requirements.
• Independently operates at supplier locations to drive supplier improvement / development, cooperatively working to identify root cause, 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 thru Capability Studies, FMEA, Measurement Systems Analysis, Control Plans, Error Proofing.
• Works in conjunction with Plant QE and Suppliers on significant supplier issues or changes - leading cross-functional teams through these challenges using proven methodologies (8D, project management tools) to successfully reach on-time closure without impacting Allegion production.
• Supports creation of / updates to supplier quality metrics, communications and processes.
• Assists in training suppliers and internal teams on Supplier Quality processes, tools, procedures and work instructions.
• Use knowledge of manufacturing processes and supply strategy to deliver a high level of business and operations support

Benefits

• Health, dental and vision insurance coverage, helping you “be safe, be healthy”.
• A commitment to your future with a 401K plan, offering a 6% company match and no vesting period
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Unlimited PTO
• Employee Discounts through Perks at Work
• Community involvement and opportunities to give back so you can “serve others, not yourself”
• Opportunities to leverage your unique strengths through CliftonStrengths testing and coaching

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees