Sr. Manager Supplier Quality and Tooling

Motorola Solutions; Illinois; On-site; USD 120,000 - 241,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Senior Manager in Supplier Quality and Tooling. This role is pivotal in enhancing supplier quality and ensuring the highest standards across the supply base. You will collaborate with stakeholders, implement strategic plans, and lead a dedicated team to deliver best-in-class solutions. With a focus on quality systems, you will champion early supplier engagement and drive continuous improvement initiatives. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment that values innovation and teamwork.

Benefits

Incentive bonus

Medical, Dental, Vision

401K with match

Paid holidays and time off

Employee stock purchase plan

Paid parental and family leave

Qualifications

• 7+ years leading a global team in supplier quality.
• Experience with quality systems and KPIs is essential.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure supplier quality meets expectations.
• Lead and develop the supplier quality and tooling teams.

Skills

Six Sigma Green Belt

Quality Systems Knowledge

Problem-Solving Skills

PPAP

APQP

FMEA

SPC

Gage R&R

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, industrial, quality, or related engineering

Job description

Sr. Manager Supplier Quality and Tooling

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Company Overview
At Motorola Solutions, we believe that everything starts with our people. We’re a global close-knit community, united by the relentless pursuit to help keep people safer everywhere. Our critical communications, video security, and command center technologies support public safety agencies and enterprises alike, enabling the coordination that’s critical for safer communities, schools, hospitals, and businesses. Connect with a career that matters, and help us build a safer future.

Department Overview
SUMMARY/SCOPE OF POSITION:
The Sr. Manager of Supplier Quality and Tooling will report to the Group Director of Quality within the Supply Chain and will support the Land Mobile Radio (LMR) and Video Access and Security businesses.

Job Description
This individual acts as a change agent, partnering with internal executive stakeholders and suppliers to develop and execute best practices across the supply base. Responsibilities include assessing supplier risk profiles, building on global quality standards, providing training, and managing projects. The Senior Manager will also lead, inspire, and guide the supplier quality and tooling teams to deliver best-in-class solutions.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure supplier quality meets expectations
• Develop and implement strategic plans for the supplier quality organization
• Qualify processes and quality systems during new part development or supplier changes
• Champion early supplier engagement and capacity improvements
• Participate in supplier selection, providing recommendations for approved suppliers
• Conduct process audits at suppliers to validate quality systems
• Implement APQP and PPAP processes with suppliers
• Develop and analyze supplier quality data, including FMEA, RCCA, and KPI reviews
• Develop material and process robustness plans
• Manage supplier tooling KPI development and implementation
• Collaborate on tooling development, qualification, and transfer activities
• Lead, mentor, and develop the supplier quality and tooling teams

Preferred Skills:

• Certified Six Sigma Green Belt (Black Belt preferred)
• Strong knowledge of quality systems and KPIs
• Excellent problem-solving skills (including 8D)
• Experience with PPAP, APQP, DOE, FMEA, SPC, Gage R&R
• Willingness to travel up to 20%

Salary Range: $120,300 - $240,600. Actual offers depend on experience and skills.

Basic Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, industrial, quality, or related engineering
• 7+ years leading a global team

Travel Requirements: 10-25%

Relocation: None

Position Type: Experienced

Benefits include:

• Incentive bonus
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401K with match
• Paid holidays and time off
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Paid parental and family leave

Motorola Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We promote an inclusive culture and provide accommodations for candidates with disabilities. Contact [e-mail] for assistance.

Seniority level

• Director

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Quality Assurance

Industries

• Telecommunications