Supplier Quality Engineer

Newell Brands•Atlanta, GA

About The Position

The Supplier Quality Engineer is responsible for driving product and supplier quality across the Writing portfolio, from new product development through sustained production. This role focuses on proactively building quality into designs, preventing defects, and leading structured problem solving to protect the customer and the business. The incumbent partners closely with R&D, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Brand teams to identify risks early, resolve quality issues efficiently, and deliver continuous improvement. Success in this role is measured by improved product performance, reduced quality escapes, and stronger supplier capability.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science, or a related technical field.
2-5 years of experience in a quality role; consumer products experience preferred.
Demonstrated strength in problem solving, root cause analysis, and process validation methodologies.
Strong data analysis skills with the ability to translate findings into clear actions.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence internal teams and external suppliers.
Results‑oriented, organized, and able to execute against timelines while managing multiple priorities.

Nice To Haves

Experience with manufacturing processes such as molding or automated assembly is preferred.
CQE certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead quality activities within New Product Development, including APQP, FMEA, PPAP, and related deliverables.
Support supplier qualification and change management efforts involving materials, equipment, processes, or location changes.
Apply statistical tools (capability studies, stability analysis, DOE) to drive sound decisions and risk mitigation.
Implement and maintain quality procedures as required.
Monitor key quality metrics to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities.
Lead product and process issue resolution using structured 8D problem‑solving methods.
Partner with suppliers and manufacturing teams to identify root cause and implement corrective actions.
Drive quality productivity and cost‑reduction initiatives.
Proactively communicate quality risks, findings, and recommendations to cross‑functional stakeholders.
Present data clearly and concisely, adjusting the level of detail to the audience
Collaborate effectively across functions and escalate issues when needed to maintain momentum.
Use quality metrics to support business priorities and drive measurable improvement.