Senior Manager, Supplier Quality Engineering

XNRGY Climate Systems, Inc.; Mesa (AZ); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

XNRGY Climate Systems, Inc. in Mesa, AZ is seeking an experienced Manager, Supplier Quality Engineering to lead plant-level supplier quality activities and protect production from supplier-related quality disruptions.

You will develop the Supplier Quality Engineering team, establish processes, priorities, and escalation mechanisms to ensure supplier quality, production continuity, and continuous improvement across Manufacturing, Engineering, Procurement, and Corporate Quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality Engineering or a related field.
• 7+ years of progressive experience in Supplier Quality, Manufacturing Quality, or Quality Engineering in a manufacturing environment.
• 3+ years of leadership, supervisory, or team-lead experience in a related engineering function.
• Demonstrated experience managing supplier non-conformance, corrective action, containment, and supplier escalation processes.
• Strong experience protecting manufacturing operations from supplier-related quality and production disruptions.
• Experience working with suppliers to resolve complex quality and manufacturing issues.
• Strong knowledge of problem-solving methodologies (8D, 5-Why) and core quality tools (APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plans, SPC).
• Experience with supplier audits, qualification, and performance management.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, tolerances, and technical requirements.
• Strong analytical, organizational, leadership, and communication skills.
• Ability to lead multiple high-priority initiatives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Preferred: HVAC/industrial equipment or complex engineered-product manufacturing experience.
• Spanish-speaking capabilities (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop the plant Supplier Quality Engineering team.
• Set priorities, responsibilities, performance expectations, and escalation protocols.
• Provide guidance during complex supplier quality and production issues.
• Oversee containment, NCRs, and corrective actions to protect production.
• Develop dashboards, KPIs, and performance reviews for supplier quality.
• Coordinate cross-functional response plans during critical supplier events.
• Drive improvements in supplier quality and reduction of production disruptions.
• Partner with procurement, engineering, and quality organizations on escalation and development strategies.

Skills

Supplier quality leadership

Root cause analysis

Problem-solving

Cross-functional leadership

Communication

Data-driven decision-making

Quality systems

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Industrial/Manufacturing/Quality Engineering

Tools

APQP

PPAP

PFMEA

Control Plans

SPC

ERP

QMS

ISO 9001

Job description

XNRGY Climate Systems, Inc. in Mesa, AZ is seeking an experienced Manager, Supplier Quality Engineering to lead plant-level supplier quality activities and protect production from supplier-related quality disruptions.

You will develop the Supplier Quality Engineering team, establish processes, priorities, and escalation mechanisms to ensure supplier quality, production continuity, and continuous improvement across Manufacturing, Engineering, Procurement, and Corporate Quality.