Supplier Quality Engineer

Vertiv Co; Santa Catarina; On-site; MXN 480,000 - 720,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertiv is seeking a seasoned Supplier Quality Engineer in Mexico to lead supplier performance improvement for NPDI, PPAP and mass production. You will assure OEE, cycle time and capacity, implement APQP with suppliers, and drive root cause analysis via SCARs with cross-functional teams from Engineering, Service and Operations.

Preferred candidates have 5+ years in supplier quality, strong problem-solving skills, and experience with SPC, PFMEA and Six Sigma methodologies.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in a Supplier Quality Engineer role or related fields.
• Experience with sheet metal & enclosures, Power Switching, EMS, Transformers, electrical subcomponents.
• Experience handling high risk, large scope projects.
• Leadership and mentoring to improve organizational technical knowledge.
• Strong skills in problem solving tools (8-D, 5 Whys, SCAR, Fishbone, Pareto, Six Sigma, PPAP).
• Background in statistics tools for process/product development and control.

Responsibilities

• Initiate and lead supplier performance improvement for NPDI, PPAP and mass production.
• Ensure OEE, cycle time, capacity utilization and throughput in pre/post-launch.
• Implement APQP processes with suppliers.
• Address supplier nonconformances with robust quality plans and corrective actions.
• Drive permanent resolution of supplier issues across Vertiv facilities and customers.
• Lead and own PPAP requirements for new programs or changes.
• Lead problem definition and containment, root cause and corrective actions (SCAR).
• Develop root cause analysis and supplier reports; communicate outcomes to internal teams.
• Prepare executive summaries; work with Engineering, Service, Manufacturing, Sales and Quality.
• Perform supplier on-site QMS audits and identify improvement areas.
• Visit suppliers to observe installations and document corrective actions.
• Evaluate potential new suppliers via on-site audits and QMS scoring.
• Monthly reporting on supplier performance and quality initiatives.
• Support ISO 9001 Quality Management System deployment and maintenance.

Skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Communication

Statistical tools

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master's Degree is a plus

ASQ CQE certification is a plus

Tools

Gage R&R

Process Capability

SPC

PFMEA

PPAP

Job description

Responsibilities

• Initiate and lead supplier performance improvement by partnering with supplier to identify, understand and abate issues for New Product Development Introduction (NPDI), Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) as well as Mass Production.
• Assure OEE, production cycle time, capacity utilization, throughput requirements are met in the pre-launch and post-launch phases.
• Implement world class manufacturing industrialization readiness at our suppliers through a robust APQP process
• Monitor and address supplier nonconformance issues by developing robust quality control plans and implementing effective, sustainable corrective actions.
• Drive permanent resolution of supplier issues reported by Vertiv facilities and by Customers.
• Lead and own PPAP requirements associated with new programs or change management.
• Lead problem definition and preventative problem solving through containment, identification of root cause and corrective action with Supplier Corrective Action Report (SCAR).
• Develop Root Cause Analysis and supplier reports on reported issues. Communicate internally and externally on outcomes of investigations. Work with internal teams, including Engineering, Service, Manufacturing / Operations, Sales, Offering Management, and Plants Quality to resolve quality issues impacting Vertiv facilities and customers.
• Ability to simplify complex information and concisely prepare both verbal and written executive summaries for the Leadership Team.
• Perform supplier on-site audits to monitor supplier Quality Management System (QMS) compliance and effectiveness.
• Identify areas for quality improvements.
• Visit Suppliers to proactively see installations and document improvement needs. Visit suppliers to understand the nature of the issue and get definite corrective action initiated in the organization.
• Evaluate potential new suppliers by conducting on-site audits and scoring of Quality Management System
• Monthly reporting and status updates to management on Supplier performance and various quality initiatives to business management.
• Supports the execution and maintenance of an ISO 9001 certified Quality Management System.
• Other responsibilities may be assigned from time to time as needed, based on the evolution of the company and the requirements of the department/position.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in a Supplier Quality Engineer role or related fields.
• Experienced professional leader with proven expertise in fields such as sheet metal & enclosures, Power Switching, Electronics Manufacturing Services, Transformers, Electrical subcomponents.
• Experience handling of high risk, critical projects of significant scope to the company
• Leader of people, mentoring and coaching others to improve the organization technical knowledge
• High technical expert, supporting all proactive, preventive and reactive strategies for supplier quality on a regional and global scope
• Experienced with problem solving tools and techniques (i.e. 8-D, 5 Whys, SCAR, Fishbone, Pareto, Six Sigma, PPAP).
• Demonstrated ability manage multiple tasks based on priority, difficulty and severity.
• Background in applying statistical tools for process and product development and control (i.e. Gage R&R, Process Capability, Control Plans, SPC, Process Failure Mode Effects Analysis (PFMEA).

Preferred Qualifications

• 5-10 years of experience in a Supplier Quality Engineer role or related fields.
• Knowledge on any of the commodities such as sheet metal & enclosures, Power Switching, Electronics Manufacturing Services, Transformers, Heat Exchangers, Fans & Coils, Power switching, Compressors, Cables & Wiring, Metal Plumbing and Pipping.
• Proficiency in quality tools and methodologies (e.g., root cause analysis, control plans, capability studies)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Education and Certifications

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Master's Degree is a plus
• ASQ certifications (e.g., Certified Quality Engineer – CQE) are a plus

Physical & Environmental Demands

• Frequent standing and visiting supplier and internal plant floor shops
• Working in a manufacturing environment around machinery and equipment
• Protective Equipment Required (safety shoes, eyewear, earplugs, gloves, etc. where required)

Time Travel Required

• 40%+

The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv’s Core Principals & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.

Our Core Principals

Safety. Integrity. Respect. Teamwork. Inclusion.

Our Strategic Priorities

• High-Performance Culture
• Customer Focus
• Operational Excellence
• Innovation
• Financial Strength

Vertiv Behaviors

• Own it
• Act with urgency
• Foster a customer-first mindset
• Think big and execute
• Lead by example
• Drive continuous improvement
• Learn and seek out development
• Promote transparent & open communication

About Vertiv

Vertiv (NYSE: VRT) brings together hardware, software, analytics and ongoing services to enable its customers’ vital applications to run continuously, perform optimally and grow with their business needs. Vertiv solves the most important challenges facing today’s data centers, communication networks and commercial and industrial facilities with a portfolio of power, cooling and IT infrastructure solutions and services that extend from the cloud to the edge of the network. Headquartered in Westerville, Ohio, USA, Vertiv employs around 34,000 people and does business in more than 130 countries. Visit Vertiv.com to learn more.

Work Authorization

No calls or agencies please. Vertiv will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Vertiv is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We promote equal opportunities for all with respect to hiring, terms of employment, mobility, training, compensation, and occupational health, without discrimination as to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression (including transgender status or sexual stereotypes), genetic information, citizenship