Senior Supplier Quality Engineer: Drive Supplier Excellence

Carrier; Santa Catarina; On-site; MXN 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

Carrier is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to ensure supplier quality meets the highest standards. You will collaborate with Engineering, Operations, and Supply Chain to drive improvements, risk mitigation, and reliable product delivery.

The role requires experience in APQP/PPAP and Core Tools, plus strong problem-solving and English proficiency. Travel up to 30% is expected as part of supplier development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 5 years in Quality, including 3 in Supplier Quality Engineering or Supplier Development.
• Strong experience with APQP, PPAP, and Core Tools including FMEA, Control Plans, SPC, and MSA.
• Experience applying 8D, A3, Six Sigma, or equivalent.
• Advanced English and willingness to travel up to 30%.

Responsibilities

• Lead supplier quality management to ensure conformance with product specs, process requirements, quality standards, and CTQ characteristics.
• Drive problem solving using 8D, A3, and Six Sigma for containment, root cause analysis, corrective actions, and prevention of recurrence.
• Manage supplier qualification and development through APQP, PPAP, and Core Tools supporting new product introductions and changes.
• Monitor supplier performance with metrics such as PPM, COPQ, quality escapes, and scorecards.
• Conduct supplier audits and coordinate with Engineering, Operations, and Supply Chain to resolve issues and mitigate risks.

Skills

Analytical

Results-driven

Proactive

Collaborative

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Mechatronics Engineering

Industrial Engineering

Job description

Carrier is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to ensure supplier quality meets the highest standards. You will collaborate with Engineering, Operations, and Supply Chain to drive improvements, risk mitigation, and reliable product delivery.

The role requires experience in APQP/PPAP and Core Tools, plus strong problem-solving and English proficiency. Travel up to 30% is expected as part of supplier development.