Senior Supplier Quality Engineer

The team you will be a part of

The Quality Assurance team analyzes and implements quality standards for components, materials or services. Applies measures, sampling methods, testing methodology and other procedures to ensure that quality standards are met. Prepares reports and recommends improvements. Collaborates with suppliers and ensures effective corrective actions are implemented when needed and contributes to supplier quality improvement programs

This role in summary

The Sr Supplier Quality Engineer position will manage the performance of purchased part suppliers at the Cleveland TN manufacturing location. This position is responsible for the containment and corrective action process and driving projects to improve supplier KPIs and reduce negative impact to plant operations. 

Your responsibilities will include

• Responsible for the performance of purchased parts within the assembly process
• Manage the corrective action process for non conforming purchased components
• Drive containment activities to reduce negative impact to plant operations and assembly processes
• Responsible for supplier key performance metrics (PPM and material charge back)
• Responsible for initiating projects to reduce supplier related customer claims
• Initiate continuous improvement activities for purchased parts.
• Manage PPAP approvals for projects in Cleveland manufacturing
• Participate in plant WCM QC Pillar activities and initiatives as a member
   

Minimum requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering
• 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment
   

Preferred skills and experiences

• Critical thinking with problem solving approach using Six Sigma tools
• Achievement oriented with the ability to work independently and self drive
• Ability to communicate and interact with all levels of the organization as well as cross-functionally and outside the company.
• System proficiency: SAP, Excel, Word, Powerpoint and ability to learn new systems for PPAP processing and 8D documentation.
• Willingness to travel occasionally to suppliers for deep dive into potential root cause analysis.
   

Additional information

Whirlpool’s Ways of Working

Our goal is to provide an environment that helps you bring your best to Whirlpool every day. While employees in this role work in-person Monday through Friday. We offer flexibility and industry-leading time-off benefits that will help you balance what’s important at work and at home, including:

• Always On Flexibility - You will have the autonomy to manage personal, family, and outside-of-work commitments as needed. 
• Sabbatical - Four weeks paid leave after every five years of service.

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