Lead Supplier Quality & Development Engineer

Timken; Canton, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Job summary

Timken seeks a supplier quality engineer to ensure capable suppliers deliver quality products while continuously improving cost and service. You will lead audits, participate in APQP quality planning, and review PPAP/ISIR submissions to maintain traceability.

Travel 20–25% domestically and internationally to qualify suppliers and monitor performance. Required: Bachelor’s in engineering/technical or business with 4+ years; Master’s preferred with 1+ year.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 4+ years in a related field is required.
• Master’s degree with 1+ years in related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead supplier development activities to qualify new suppliers meeting Timken’s quality and delivery standards.
• Perform audits per recognized standards and improve supplier quality systems and processes.
• Use audit results to rate suppliers and minimize risk and maximize profitability.
• Collaborate to develop robust quality plans (APQP) with suppliers and internal experts.
• Review supplier quality plans and PPAP/ISIR submissions and ensure traceability records.
• Identify root causes and implement corrective/preventive actions for quality issues.
• Drive continuous improvement using SPC, benchmarking and other tools.
• Monitor supplier quality performance and support related metrics.

Skills

Quality principles

Supplier interaction

APQP knowledge

Lead Auditor Certification

ASQ CQE or CQA

Travel ability

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering/Technical or Business

Master’s degree in Engineering/Technical or Business

Job description

Timken seeks a supplier quality engineer to ensure capable suppliers deliver quality products while continuously improving cost and service. You will lead audits, participate in APQP quality planning, and review PPAP/ISIR submissions to maintain traceability.

Travel 20–25% domestically and internationally to qualify suppliers and monitor performance. Required: Bachelor’s in engineering/technical or business with 4+ years; Master’s preferred with 1+ year.