Sr. Supplier Quality Engineer, New Product Development (NPD)

Watlow; Columbia Township (MO); Sur place; USD 110 000 - 150 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Annual Incentive Program

401(k) plan with company match

Wellness incentives

Employee Personal Assistance Program

Dental, medical, vision and disability

Paid holidays, personal time, and vaca

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Résumé du poste

Watlow in St. Louis, MO, is seeking a Senior Supplier Quality Engineer for New Product Development to ensure supplier readiness for new products and transitions.

You will audit suppliers, drive readiness initiatives, and lead supplier development across global teams with up to 50% travel. The ideal candidate has hands-on supplier quality experience, strong auditing capabilities, and a track record of influencing suppliers at all levels while partnering with NPD, Global Footprint, and Engineering

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in engineering, manufacturing, or a related technical discipline.
• 5+ years in an engineering/design or manufacturing/process role.
• 5+ years in a Supplier Quality, Quality Assurance, or Supply Chain role.
• Expertise applying and executing 8D, PPAP, APQP, control plans, and other quality tools.
• Auditing experience, including quality system elements, process audits, and PPAP audits.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and expertise with root cause corrective action tools.
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001:2015 and IATF 16949.
• Ability to lead, coach, and communicate with all levels of a supplier's organization, from operator to President/CEO.
• Capable of representing the supplier quality function during customer audits and project work.
• Desire and ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 50%.

Responsabilités

• New supplier evaluation: Support NPD, Global Footprint, and Supply Chain projects by evaluating and auditing new Watlow suppliers.
• Supplier readiness: Lead readiness and improvement work with new and existing suppliers for new product releases and Global Footprint product transitions.
• Supplier audits: Lead evaluations and audits of current Watlow suppliers.
• Supplier development: Deploy Watlow requirements to suppliers, identify gaps, and work alongside them to build the capability to meet expectations.
• Performance management: Use supplier performance data and sourcing strategies to target improvement areas and drive better supplier performance.
• Change control: Make sure suppliers understand and apply Watlow's change control requirements through annual training and conformance audits.
• Corrective action: Lead major and escalated supplier corrective actions, ensuring a thorough 8D is defined and executed by the supplier and appropriate action is taken on the Watlow side.

Connaissances

Supplier Quality

Auditing

PPAP

APQP

8D

Quality Systems

Root Cause Analysis

Communication

Leadership

Travel up to 50%

Formation

B.S. in Engineering or related technical discipline

Outils

ISO 9001:2015

IATF 16949

Description du poste

Working at Watlow

Watlow is a global technology and manufacturing leader who provides world class engineering expertise through innovative thermal products and systems, enabling our customers to thrive. We are making a positive impact every day as our solutions enrich the lives of people everywhere. We have been providing breakthrough thermal solutions for over 100 years! Our corporate values guide us uncompromisingly to always do the right thing, continually learn and improve, respect everyone, and lead with service and humility.

At Watlow's Advanced Technology Center in St. Louis, Missouri, we bring together engineering, quality, and supply chain expertise to support Watlow's operations around the world.

Part of a global thermal solutions leader founded in 1922, our heaters, sensors, and controls power industries like semiconductor, aerospace, energy, and industrial equipment.

#PoweredByPossibility

We are hiring a:

Senior Supplier Quality Engineer, New Product Development

St. Louis, MO OR Columbia, MO

Watlow is seeking a Senior Supplier Quality Engineer, New Product Development who will make sure our global suppliers are ready to support new products and product transitions. This individual will evaluate and audit new and current suppliers, lead supplier readiness and improvement work for new product releases and Global Footprint transitions, and help suppliers build the capability to meet Watlow's expectations. They will partner closely with NPD, Global Footprint, Supply Chain, and Engineering teams, and will report to the Supplier Quality Engineering Manager. The ideal candidate brings hands‑on supplier quality and launch experience, strong auditing skills, and the confidence to influence suppliers at every level. This role includes up to 50% domestic and international travel.

What You’ll Do

• New supplier evaluation: Support NPD, Global Footprint, and Supply Chain projects by evaluating and auditing new Watlow suppliers.
• Supplier readiness: Lead readiness and improvement work with new and existing suppliers for new product releases and Global Footprint product transitions.
• Supplier audits: Lead evaluations and audits of current Watlow suppliers.
• Supplier development: Deploy Watlow requirements to suppliers, identify gaps, and work alongside them to build the capability to meet expectations.
• Performance management: Use supplier performance data and sourcing strategies to target improvement areas and drive better supplier performance.
• Change control: Make sure suppliers understand and apply Watlow's change control requirements through annual training and conformance audits.
• Corrective action: Lead major and escalated supplier corrective actions, ensuring a thorough 8D is defined and executed by the supplier and appropriate action is taken on the Watlow side.

What you’ll need to succeed?

• B.S. degree in engineering, manufacturing, or a related technical discipline
• 5+ years in an engineering/design or manufacturing/process role
• 5+ years in a Supplier Quality, Quality Assurance, or Supply Chain role
• Expertise applying and executing 8D, PPAP, APQP, control plans, and other quality tools
• Auditing experience, including quality system elements, process audits, and PPAP audits
• Strong problem‑solving skills and expertise with root cause corrective action tools
• Working knowledge of registered quality systems such as ISO 9001:2015 and IATF 16949
• Ability to lead, coach, and communicate with all levels of a supplier's organization, from operator to President/CEO
• Capable of representing the supplier quality function during customer audits and project work
• Desire and ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 50%

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the semiconductor, electronics, or aerospace industries
• Project management experience
• Direct experience working with suppliers, both domestic and international
• A supplier advocate who stays focused on Watlow and customer needs
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing concepts and tools
• Ability to understand and apply engineering specifications, prints, drawings, and standards
• Ability to recognize potential safety issues during supplier visits
• Comfort communicating directly with customers in audits and report outs
• Familiarity with Watlow products: heaters, sensors, and controls

Benefits: The Watlow Total Compensation Plan

Benefits

The health, well-being and financial stability of you and your family is a high priority to us.The Watlow Total Rewards Plan includes competitive compensation and a full range of life and career enhancing benefits:

• Annual Incentive Program
• 401(k) plan that includes a company match on your contribution and an annual company contribution that is tied to company performance
• Wellness incentives
• Employee Personal Assistance Program
• Dental, medical, vision and short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Paid holidays, personal time, and vacation
• Parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement

Diversity & Inclusion

We proactively embrace diversity in all its dimensions across our company and cultivate a culture of inclusion and forward thinking that respects and reflects each team member’s individual strengths, views, and experiences. Watlow takes pride in being an inclusive equal opportunity employer and considers for employment qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Please let us know confidentially if you need or require any special accommodations to participate in our recruiting process by emailing us at [e-mail].