Senior Supplier Quality & Development Engineer Position Available In Rutherford, Tennessee

Senior Supplier Quality & Development Engineer Senior Supplier Quality & Development Engineer
remote type
Hybrid
locations
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
Florence, Kentucky, United States
Columbia City, Indiana, United States
Erie, Pennsylvania, United States
Bowling Green, Ohio, United States
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time type
Full time
posted on
Posted 30 Days Ago
job requisition id
R25_01400
POSITION SUMMARY
This is an on-site hybrid role based out of a facility located in IN, KY, OH, PA, VA, or WI.
Reporting to the Director, Supplier Quality and Development, the Senior Supplier Quality and Development Engineer plays a key role in the success of the Global Supply Chain Management function in the United States. This position is responsible for leading and deploying both strategic and tactical Supplier Quality and Development initiatives across the Global Supply Chain for the Global Sourcing and Supplier Development Organization. This position will lead and manage Supplier Quality and Development activities on sourcing projects and supply chain optimization efforts utilizing technical knowledge and quality engineering expertise to meet/exceed project goals and milestones. In addition, this position is also responsible for providing quality and technical support in leading and managing Supplier Development projects including continuous improvement using Six Sigma and Lean tools.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Evaluate and assess supplier capability, capacity, stability and risk to enhance both the current and new supply base to meet or exceed Regal Rexnord’s supplier performance measures.
Participate in the establishment and deployment of standardized processes, policies & procedures, taking the necessary steps to assure continued compliance.
Possess and demonstrate influential leadership to guide, mentor, and support the development of others by transferring skill, knowledge, and experience that enhances their capabilities.
Perform and analyze audit results to develop, prioritize and execute corrective actions and Supplier Development Plans to continually improve supplier performance.
Lead and drive supplier quality activities such as APQP, PPAP, corrective/preventive actions including continuous improvement techniques to help suppliers minimize process variation and achieve desired process control including desired Regal Rexnord performance metrics.
Significantly contribute on technical quality issues collaborating with both internal stakeholders and suppliers on cost reduction sourcing projects and strategic supply chain optimization initiatives.
Lead supplier quality and development activities that will refine and improve quality of the product and process as measured by supplier performance metrics, internal plant quality metrics and external quality indicators.
Mentor and coach both Regal Rexnord employees and Supplier Quality Engineers in performance and execution of Regal Rexnord’s Supplier Quality Systems according to policy and procedure.
Maintain, monitor and support accurate reporting of supplier metrics from Global manufacturing facilities.
Support problem identification and resolution of systemic supplier quality issues to deliver stakeholder expectations and enhance end-user customer satisfaction.
Provide support in establishing and implementing standardized quality best practices, processes and procedures within the supply chain function and across suppliers.
Lead and educate suppliers in the application of advanced quality tools and problem-solving methodologies while providing support as a technical mentor and coach to internal stakeholders.
Utilize internal functional customer feedback as an input to drive continuous improvements across Regal Rexnord’s supply chain.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Materials, Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering and minimum of 10 years of proven Supplier Quality or a mixture with Quality Assurance experience in a manufacturing or assembly environment. Advanced degree preferred.
Familiar with a variety of manufacturing processes, practices, and procedures.
Specific knowledge of at least two key manufacturing area such as metallurgy, heat treatment, castings or forgings with foundry experience. Machining, Plastics or Coatings is preferred.
Strong expertise and demonstrated use of quality tools and principles such as Six Sigma, APQP, PPAP, PFD, FMEA, PCP, MSA and SPC.
Proven success in the use and mentoring of Problem-Solving methods, Root Cause analysis and Statistical decision-making including application knowledge of Minitab.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to thoroughly analyze, interpret data / information to make sound informed decisions.
Strong experience in project management which include planning, supervising, monitoring, and accomplishing the goals of specific project requirements.
Working knowledge of Supplier QMS assessment, ISO 9001, TS16949 and

AIAG CQI

technical process audits with experience performing Supplier audits.
Experience in metrology, inspection and measurement techniques and new product development process.
Proficient in MS Office and other software applications including ERP systems.
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing tools and mindset to drive continuous improvement.
Demonstrated ability to work with all levels of an organization in a team-based matrix organizational structure including Regal Rexnord supply base.
Leadership experience with successfully leading teams and fostering key stakeholder relationships.
Demonstrated ability to lead the organization in embracing quality change and communicating the value and need for change.
Strong organizational and communication skills.
Quality/Engineering certification is highly preferred, Six Sigma or other professional society/organization certification is a plus.

Travel:

Up to 40%, domestic and international

Language:

English
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Coverage
Spending accounts (HSA, Health Care FSA and Dependent Care FSA)
Paid Time Off and Holidays
401k Retirement Plan with Matching Employer Contributions
Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
Paid Leaves
Tuition Assistance
About Regal Rexnord
Regal Rexnord is a $6.5B publicly held global industrial manufacturer with 30,000 associates around the world who help create a better tomorrow by providing sustainable solutions that power, transmit and control motion. The Company’s electric motors and air moving subsystems provide the power to create motion. A portfolio of highly engineered power transmission components and subsystems efficiently transmits motion to power industrial applications. The Company’s automation offering, comprised of controls, actuators, drives, and precision motors, controls motion in applications ranging from factory automation to precision control in surgical tools.
The Company’s end markets benefit from meaningful secular demand tailwinds, and include factory automation, food & beverage, aerospace, medical, data center, warehouse, alternative energy, residential and commercial buildings, general industrial, construction, metals and mining, and agriculture.
Regal Rexnord is comprised of three operating segments: Industrial Powertrain Solutions, Power Efficiency Solutions, and Automation & Motion Control. Regal Rexnord has offices and manufacturing, sales and service facilities worldwide.