Sr. Supplier Quality Engineer

Regal Rexnord; Downers Grove (IL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescripti

Spending accounts (HSA, Health Care FS

Paid Time Off and Holidays

401k Retirement Plan with Matching

Life and AD&D Insurance

Paid Leaves

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

Regal Rexnord Aerospace in Downers Grove, IL, seeks a Supplier Quality Engineer to support quality issues across suppliers and lead supplier development activities. You will work with the Quality Assurance Department at the aerospace plant and drive improvements to the quality system and programs.

The role emphasizes data driven problem solving, root cause analysis, APQP tools, and audits, with 5–10% domestic travel and a Bachelor’s degree in engineering.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering discipline; 5-10 years of Supplier Quality Assurance work experience
• Able to support at least 5-10% domestic travel: vendor audits
• In-depth understanding of quality systems such as AS9100 or ISO9001
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel & PowerPoint
• 5-10 years of experience conducting root cause analysis and formal problem-solving techniques
• Experience facilitating APQP tools with suppliers (including SPC, GR&R, DOE, FMEA, Control Plans, Cpk, GD&T, DMAIC, First Article Inspection)
• Demonstrated ability to multitask and manage time/projects
• 5-10 years of experience in manufacturing environments such as machining, brazing, stamping, finishing
• Understanding of inspection of purchased components and secondary processes
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings including Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing
• Experience in lean manufacturing or continuous improvement environments

Responsibilities

• Utilize data driven problem solving methods to improve key quality metrics such as internal and external PPM, Scrap and Customer Satisfaction
• Facilitate suppliers in data collection, analysis to determine root cause and preventive actions
• Review nonconforming product as part of material review board
• Conduct supplier audits and assessments
• Develop and refine receiving inspection plans
• Develop and lead qualification plans for outsourcing and supplier change activities
• Develop supplier quality system requirements aligned with customer requirements
• Drive a culture of quality at the source across associates
• Identify and drive continuous improvement opportunities within the facility and suppliers

Job description

Work Model

This is a fully onsite role, with work performed at your designated Regal Rexnord office.

About Regal Rexnord Aerospace

Regal Rexnord Aerospace supplies high performance spherical and cylindrical bearings, mechanical seals, gears and electrical components to commercial air transport markets. Our products are engineered to meet stringent requirements and are specified in engine systems, flight control systems, landing gear systems and airframe structures. Our global customer base includes major engine and airframe OEMs, tier suppliers and aircraft operators.

Brief Description

This Engineering role reports to the Quality Assurance Department at Regal Rexnord’s Aerospace plant in the Downers Grove suburb of Chicago (northwest suburbs). This aerospace plant is walking distance to the Metra Train Station. The Supplier Quality Engineer provides support and assistance to all departments in Quality related issues in addition to assistance in improving the quality system and supporting quality programs. This Quality Engineer role will be focused on working with our suppliers to solve immediate quality issues as well as lead supplier development activities. In this position, you can make immediate contributions in enhancing the current quality program by providing daily support in Quality related issues.

Key Accountabilities

• Utilize data driven problem solving methods to improve key quality metrics such as internal and external PPM, Scrap and Customer Satisfaction.
• Facilitating suppliers in the collection, compilation, and data analysis necessary to determine both root cause and corrective action to prevent recurrence.
• Conduct reviews of nonconforming product as part of the material review board.
• Conduct supplier audits and assessments.
• Develop and refine receiving inspection plans.
• Develop and lead qualification plans for outsourcing and supplier change activities.
• Develop supplier quality system requirements in alignment with related customer requirements.
• Drive a culture of quality at the source whereby all associates assume ownership for the quality of their work, services, and products.
• Assist in identifying and driving continuous improvement opportunities within the facility and at our suppliers’ locations.

Job Requirements Capabilities and Success Factors

• This position requires the applicant to be a US Person with a US permanent residence. A US Person is a US Citizen or Green card holder
• Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering discipline 5 - 10 years of Supplier Quality Assurance work experience
• Able to support at least 5-10% domestic travel: vendor audits
• An in-depth understanding of applicable quality systems; e.g. AS9100 or ISO9001
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel & PowerPoint
• 5 - 10 years of experience conducting root cause analysis and formal problem-solving techniques
• Experience facilitating the use of Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) tools with suppliers (including SPC, GR&R, DOE, FMEA, Control Plans, Cpk, GD&T, DMAIC, First Article Inspection)
• Demonstrated success in the ability to consistently multitask
• Demonstrated proficiency in time and project management
• 5 - 10 years of experience in various manufacturing environments such as machining, brazing, stamping, and finishing.
• Understanding of conventional measurement methods applicable to the inspection of purchased components and secondary processes.
• Capable of interpreting engineering part drawings including Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing
• Experience working in a lean manufacturing or continuous improvement environment is desirable
• Demonstrated career advancement with increasing accountability

Compensation Details

$95,000 - $125,000 The salary range provided is intended to display the value of the company's base pay compensation for all statewide locations across the United States. Salary is dependent on a multitude of factors, including but not limited to the physical worksite location, candidate's skill set, level of experience, education and internal peer compensation comparisons.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Coverage
• Spending accounts (HSA, Health Care FSA and Dependent Care FSA)
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• 401k Retirement Plan with Matching Employer Contributions
• Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
• Paid Leaves
• Tuition Assistance

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: Female/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Minority/Veteran/Disabled

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Regal Rexnord is an Equal Opportunity and Affluent? All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, ancestry, national origin, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status (unless required by the applicable law or government contract), disability or protected veteran status or any other status or characteristic protected by law. Regal Rexnord is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are committed to building a team that represents diverse and inclusive backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. If you’d like to view a copy of the company’s affirmative action plan for protected veterans/individuals with disabilities or policy statement, please email [e-mail]. If you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please e-mail [e-mail].

Equal Employment Opportunity Posters Notification to Agencies

Please note that Regal Rexnord Corporation and its affiliates and subsidiaries ('Regal Rexnord') do not accept unsolicited resumes or calls from third-party recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Master Service Agreement or similar contract and approval from HR to submit resumes for a specific requisition, Regal Rexnord will not consider or approve payment to any third-parties for hires made.

About Regal Rexnord

Regal Rexnord is a publicly held global industrial manufacturer with 30,000 associates around the world who help create a better tomorrow by providing sustainable solutions that power, transmit and control motion. The Company’s electric motors and air moving subsystems provide the power to create motion. A portfolio of highly engineered power transmission components and subsystems efficiently transmits motion to power industrial applications. The Company’s automation offering, comprised of controls, actuators, drives, and precision motors, controls motion in applications ranging from factory automation to precision control in surgical tools. The Company’s end markets benefit from meaningful secular demand tailwinds, and include factory automation, food & beverage, aerospace, medical, data center, warehouse, alternative energy, residential and commercial buildings, general industrial, construction, metals and mining, and agriculture. Regal Rexnord is comprised of three operating segments: Industrial Powertrain Solutions, Power Efficiency Solutions, and Automation & Motion Control. Regal Rexnord has offices and manufacturing, sales and service facilities worldwide. For more information, including a copy of our Sustainability Report, visit RegalRexnord.com.

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