Senior Supplier Quality Engineer — Audit & CAPA Lead

Whirlpool, Inc.; Racine (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Whirlpool Corporation in Wisconsin is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to drive supplier assessments, audits and development programs. You will ensure suppliers meet quality, delivery and cost expectations and support new product introductions.

The role collaborates with global suppliers, leads corrective actions, manages PPAP and inspection planning, and requires 5+ years in supplier or quality engineering with ISO/IATF knowledge.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in a supplier or quality engineering role.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Quality or Industrial Engineering; Masters preferred.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 Quality systems.

Responsibilities

• Leading supplier assessments and audits to evaluate their manufacturing processes, quality systems and capabilities.
• Working closely with suppliers to address quality issues, processing non conformances and deviation requests.
• Driving corrective and preventive actions and implementing robust development plans to enhance supplier performance.
• Managing all aspects of Production part approval process.
• Developing receiving inspection plans.

Skills

8D problem solving

Fishbone diagram

5 Whys

Quality tools

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical/Electrical/Quality/Industrial Eng

Masters preferred

Tools

ISO 9001

IATF 16949

Control plans

FMEA

Capability studies

Gage R&R

Gage correlation

APQP/PPAP

Job description

Whirlpool Corporation in Wisconsin is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to drive supplier assessments, audits and development programs. You will ensure suppliers meet quality, delivery and cost expectations and support new product introductions.

The role collaborates with global suppliers, leads corrective actions, manages PPAP and inspection planning, and requires 5+ years in supplier or quality engineering with ISO/IATF knowledge.