Senior Supplier Quality Engineer: Lead Supplier Excellence

Schneider Electric; Jeffersonville (IN); On-site; USD 102,000 - 152,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Life insurance

Job summary

Schneider Electric in the United States is seeking a Senior Supplier Quality Engineer to lead quality operations across the supply chain. You will own corrective actions, drive PPAP readiness, and ensure fast, high-quality decisions with plant teams.

The role requires 5+ years in supplier quality, a Bachelor’s in Engineering, and strong knowledge of 8D, PPAP, QMS, and auditing. You will influence across matrixed teams and help reduce risk and improve material quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of professional experience in supplier quality or quality function.
• Manufacturing knowledge, mainly for mechanical components.
• Knowledge of 8D, problem solving tools, PPAP, QMS, Auditing.
• Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel (pivot tables).

Responsibilities

• Own corrective action processes with suppliers, including 8D follow-up and root cause validation.
• Ensure containment, correction and mitigation plans with clear timelines and accountability.
• Coordinate RMA processes and supplier return authorizations.
• Monitor supplier quarantined material and disposition timelines.
• Perform PPAP approvals and documentation reviews.
• Track supplier quality issues and drive closure with urgency.
• Collaborate with plant teams for fast decision-making and alignment.

Skills

Supplier Quality

Root Cause Analysis

PPAP

Urgency

Communication

Quality Tools

Auditing

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

MS Excel

QMS Software

Job description

Schneider Electric in the United States is seeking a Senior Supplier Quality Engineer to lead quality operations across the supply chain. You will own corrective actions, drive PPAP readiness, and ensure fast, high-quality decisions with plant teams.

The role requires 5+ years in supplier quality, a Bachelor’s in Engineering, and strong knowledge of 8D, PPAP, QMS, and auditing. You will influence across matrixed teams and help reduce risk and improve material quality.