Senior Supplier Quality Engineer

Danfoss GmbH; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Danfoss Turbocor in Tallahassee, Florida, is seeking a Senior Supplier Quality Engineer to own supplier quality for machined, cast, and forged components critical to our products. This on-site role partners with suppliers and internal engineering teams to strengthen processes, address quality concerns, and prevent recurring issues.

You will lead audits, evaluate manufacturability, drive corrective actions, and monitor supplier performance with metrics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in a technical discipline.
• Minimum 10 years of supplier management experience, preferably in regulated industries.
• Experience with machining, casting, and/or forging; ability to evaluate manufacturability.
• Auditing experience and training, including ASQ Certified Quality Auditor and ISO Lead Auditor.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally up to 25%.

Responsibilities

• Lead supplier quality, process, and product audits.
• Partner with suppliers and engineering teams to evaluate manufacturability and resolve quality issues.
• Monitor supplier performance and lead corrective actions.
• Evaluate nonconforming materials and first articles for production readiness.
• Collaborate with incoming inspection and cross-functional teams on part surveillance.

Skills

Supply chain quality management

Auditing

Root cause analysis

Manufacturing process knowledge

Education

Bachelor of Science degree

ASQ Certified Quality Auditor

ISO Lead Auditor training

Job description

Segment: Danfoss Climate Solutions Segment

Job Category: Supply Chain and Operations

Work Location Type: On-site

Job Experience Level: Mid-Senior level

Senior Supplier Quality Engineer

Req ID: 52022 Job Location: Tallahassee, FL, US Employment Type: Full Time Segment: Danfoss Climate Solutions Segment Job Category: Supply Chain and Operations Work Location Type: On-site Job Experience Level: Mid-Senior level Job Description

The Impact You'll Make

As a Supplier Quality Engineer at Danfoss Turbocor in Tallahassee, Florida, you’ll take ownership of supplier quality for machined, cast, and forged components that are critical to our products. This is an on-site position where your manufacturing expertise will directly influence product quality, supplier performance, and operational reliability. You’ll work closely with suppliers and internal engineering teams to strengthen manufacturing processes, address quality concerns, and prevent recurring issues. From supplier qualification and audits to corrective actions and continuous improvement, you’ll help build a capable, reliable supply base. At Danfoss Turbocor, you’ll have the opportunity to apply your supplier quality and manufacturing expertise in a role where you can see the impact of your work. You’ll collaborate across quality, engineering, manufacturing, and our supplier network while continuing to deepen your knowledge of machining, casting, forging, auditing, and supplier development. Based on-site in Tallahassee, Florida, you’ll have direct visibility into how supplier quality decisions affect our products and operations and the opportunity to lead meaningful improvements throughout the supply chain.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead supplier quality, process, and product audits to qualify suppliers, identify risks, and maintain strong quality performance.
• Partner with suppliers and engineering teams to evaluate component manufacturability and resolve supplier-related quality issues.
• Monitor supplier performance and lead corrective actions, using meaningful metrics and root-cause analysis to prevent recurring issues.
• Evaluate nonconforming materials and first articles for custom-fabricated components to support effective disposition and production readiness.
• Collaborate with incoming inspection and cross-functional teams to establish appropriate part surveillance and align supplier quality performance with business objectives.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor of Science degree, preferably in a technical discipline.
• Minimum 10 years of supplier management experience, preferably within the medical device or automotive industry. Supplier management experience within another highly controlled or regulated industry may also be considered.
• Experience with machining, casting, and/or forging and the ability to evaluate manufacturing processes and component manufacturability.
• Auditing experience and training, including ASQ Certified Quality Auditor and/or ISO Lead Auditor training, with familiarity with quality standards such as ISO 13485, ISO 9001, IATF, and QSR.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, project management, documentation, and communication skills, with the ability to work independently andtravel domestically and internationally up to 25%.

What You'll Get from Us

• We promote from within and support your learning with mentoring, training, and access to global opportunities.
• You’ll have flexibility, autonomy, and support to do your best work while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Your well-being matters to us.
• We strive to create an inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are respected, and valued for who they are.
• You’ll receive benefits like annual bonus, paid vacation, pension plans, personal insurance, and more. These vary by country and contract, but they’re worth asking about—we think they’re pretty great.

Our Commitment to Transparency

Salary ranges listed reflect only primary location and currency. For local salary ranges and specific benefits in your preferred hiring location, please ask your Talent Acquisition representative for more information.

The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Any benefits listed do not promise or guarantee any particular benefit or specific action. They may depend on country or contract specifics and are subject to change at any time without prior notice.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category.

Danfoss engineers solutions that increase machine productivity, reduce emissions, lower energy consumption, and enable electrification.

Our solutions are used in areas such as refrigeration, air conditioning, heating, power conversion, motor control, industrial machinery, marine, and on- and off-highway equipment. We also provide solutions for data centers, renewable energy, energy storage, heat recovery, as well as contribute to district energy solutions for cities.

Our innovative engineering dates back to 1932. Danfoss is family-owned and employs over 39,000 people. We create long-term value for our customers in more than 100 countries with a global footprint of around 100 factories.