Senior Supplier Quality Engineer - Preventive Improvement

Daikin Comfort; Waller (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Daikin Group seeks a Supplier Quality Engineer to drive continuous improvement with our key component suppliers. You will analyze supplier quality, lead corrective actions with cross-functional teams, and support First Article inspections.

Ultimately, you will accelerate QMS improvements through pfMEA, 8D, and root cause analysis, while mentoring teams and ensuring adherence to engineering changes and documentation. Strong English communication and ERP experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (required).
• 5+ years of quality experience.
• Experience in ISO 9001 & 14001 environments.
• Experience in MS Office apps and creating reports, charts and tables.
• Prefer experience as internal or lead ISO auditor.
• Above average knowledge of SPCs and quality techniques.
• Knowledge of supplier quality functions – SCAR/RMA, etc.
• Experience with ERP systems (AS400 or similar).
• Basic project management skills.
• Moderate understanding of engineering drawings and product life cycle.

Responsibilities

• Analyze supplier quality performance and identify quality improvements.
• Represent Manufacturing in front of suppliers and work with cross-functional teams on corrective actions.
• Review and provide technical support for First Article inspection.
• Lead preventive activities like pfMEA, root cause analysis, and issue resolution.
• Coach teams on root cause analysis methods (fishbone, 5-why, 8D).
• Ensure production system adherence and support changes/documentation.
• Review and approve engineering and documentation changes.
• Communicate effectively with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Build partnerships with suppliers regarding Daikin processes and project timelines.
• Assist managers as needed.
• Take on additional projects to support business needs.

Skills

English communication

Root-cause analysis

ISO 9001/14001

SPCs/quality tools

SCAR/RMA knowledge

ERP systems (AS400)

Project management basics

Engineering drawing knowledge

Supplier quality management

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

AS400 ERP

Job description

Daikin Group seeks a Supplier Quality Engineer to drive continuous improvement with our key component suppliers. You will analyze supplier quality, lead corrective actions with cross-functional teams, and support First Article inspections.

Ultimately, you will accelerate QMS improvements through pfMEA, 8D, and root cause analysis, while mentoring teams and ensuring adherence to engineering changes and documentation. Strong English communication and ERP experience are essential.