Senior Supplier Quality Engineer

Watlow; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Incentive Program

401(k) with company match

Wellness incentives

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

A global technology and manufacturing leader in St. Louis is seeking a Senior Engineer in Supplier Quality Engineering. This role involves ensuring supplier readiness and managing the performance of suppliers. Candidates should have a B.S. degree in engineering, five years of experience in supplier quality, and a willingness to travel. The position offers benefits including a 401(k) plan and health insurance, and promotes a culture of diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Five years in engineering/design or manufacturing/process role.
• Five years in Supplier Quality, Quality Assurance, or Supply Chain role.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally, up to 50%.

Responsibilities

• Support NPD and audit new suppliers.
• Lead supplier evaluations and readiness/improvement work.
• Ensure suppliers comply with Watlow's change control requirements.

Skills

Problem Solving

Auditing

Supplier Quality Management

Lean Manufacturing

Education

B.S. degree in engineering or applicable technical discipline

Tools

PPAP

8D

APQP

Job description

Watlow is a global technology and manufacturing leader who provides world‑class engineering expertise through innovative thermal products and systems, enabling our customers to thrive. We are making a positive impact every day as our solutions enrich the lives of people everywhere. We have been providing breakthrough thermal solutions for over 100 years! Our corporate values guide us uncompromisingly to always do the right thing, continually learn and improve, respect everyone, and lead with service and humility.

Overview Of Role

The Senior Engineer – Supplier Quality Engineering located in Watlow’s Advanced Technology Center in St. Louis, Missouri, will be responsible for ensuring new product manufacturing/quality readiness, and acceptable performance of the supply base through effective linkage, active involvement, evaluation, and continuous performance management of our global suppliers.

The engineer will report to Watlow’s Supplier Quality Engineering Manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Support NPD, Global Footprint, and Supply Chain projects to evaluate/audit new Watlow suppliers
• Lead supplier readiness/improvement work with new suppliers and existing suppliers for new product release and Global Footprint product transitions
• Lead supplier evaluation/audits of current Watlow suppliers
• Deploy Watlow requirements to suppliers, identify gaps, and work with suppliers to develop the capability to meet expectations
• Utilize supplier performance data and sourcing strategies to target, define approach, and continuously improve supplier performance
• Ensure suppliers understand and apply Watlow’s change control requirements through annual training and auditing supplier’s conformance to the requirement
• Lead major/escalated supplier corrective action activity, ensuring thorough 8D has been defined and executed by supplier and Watlow has also taken appropriate action

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in an engineering, manufacturing, or applicable technical discipline
• Five years working in an engineering/design or manufacturing/process role
• Five years working in a Supplier Quality, Quality Assurance, or Supply Chain role
• The desire and ability to travel domestic and internationally, up to 50%
• Auditing experience – quality system elements, process audits, PPAP audits, etc.
• Expertise in applying and executing 8D, PPAP, APQP, Control Plans, and other quality tools
• Expertise in Problem Solving and applying root cause corrective action tools
• Working knowledge of registered quality system elements and features; ISO9001:20015, ITAR16949, etc.
• Ability to lead, coach, and communicate to all levels of a supplier’s organization (Operator to President/CEO)
• Capable of representing supplier quality function during customer audits and project work
• Ability to work independently, with remote supervision

Additional Success Factors

• Project Management experience
• Direct interaction experience with suppliers – domestic and internationally
• Being an advocate of the suppliers, but also remaining focused on Watlow and customer’s needs
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing concepts and tools
• Ability to recognize potential safety issues during supplier visits
• Ability to communicate directly with customers relating to supplier quality function in audits, report outs, etc.
• Understand and apply engineering specifications, prints, drawings, standards, etc.
• Familiarity with products produced by Watlow; heaters, sensors, and controls
• Demonstrate alignment to the Watlow Way Values, Behaviors, and Principles

Benefits

The health, well‑being and financial stability of you and your family is a high priority to us. The Watlow Total Rewards Plan includes competitive compensation and a full range of life and career enhancing benefits:

• Annual Incentive Program
• 401(k) plan that includes a company match on your contribution and an annual company contribution that is tied to company performance
• Wellness incentives
• Employee Personal Assistance Program
• Dental, medical, vision and short‑term and long‑term disability insurance
• Paid holidays, personal time, and vacation
• Parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement

Diversity & Inclusion

We proactively embrace diversity in all its dimensions across our company and cultivate a culture of inclusion and forward thinking that respects and reflects each team member’s individual strengths, views, and experiences. Watlow takes pride in being an inclusive equal‑opportunity employer and considers for employment qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Please let us know confidentially if you need or require any special accommodations to participate in our recruiting process by emailing us at [e-mail].