Strategic Global Supplier Quality Engineer

Schaeffler; Wooster (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

401(k) matching

Professional development (Schaeffler A

Job summary

Schaeffler is seeking a Supplier Quality Management Engineer to advance supplier quality and technology. The role requires a engineering degree and 3–5 years of supplier quality experience, with travel to sites as needed.

You will drive supplier portfolio development, track KPIs, and contribute to a global supplier strategy while collaborating with cross-functional teams and external suppliers. This position emphasizes APQP/PPAP, risk monitoring, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering related field and 3-5 years of working experience.
• Proven experience as a Supplier Quality Development Engineer or similar role.
• Preference for engineers with steel experience.
• Strong understanding of quality assurance processes and techniques, including APQP and PPAP.
• Exceptional problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and suppliers.
• Experience in supplier evaluation and corrective action management.
• External applicants must be authorized to work in the US without employment VISA or other sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Drive the strategic development of the supplier portfolio to secure consistent quality and a high technological standard.
• Track and report key KPIs/PIs on a regular basis and initiate escalation processes when needed.
• Contribute to the global supplier strategy by incorporating regional specifics and working closely with the PUR counterpart.
• Support supplier portfolio management, including recommendations for sourcing councils based on quality, technology performance, and supplier potential.
• Assist purchasing in supplier scouting to help meet future business needs.
• Plan and conduct supplier initial assessments, including the follow-up of required development actions for approval and onboarding.
• Monitor supplier risks, carry out onsite assessments, and ensure follow-up actions are implemented and tracked effectively.
• Initiate and follow up on actions based on quality indicators, and decide on supplier development programs such as SIP where appropriate.
• Support supplier evaluation by communicating results, clarifying methodology, and defining suitable actions if needed.
• Take part in task force actions for escalated supplier issues and support negotiations of quality-related supplier contracts and documents.
• Actively identify opportunities to further develop supplier technology and raise performance to the next level.
• Travel will be required for this position to Schaeffler or supplier sites.

Skills

Quality assurance processes

Problem solving

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Supplier evaluation

Authorized to work in the US without I

Education

Bachelor's degree in an engineering related field

Job description

Schaeffler is seeking a Supplier Quality Management Engineer to advance supplier quality and technology. The role requires a engineering degree and 3–5 years of supplier quality experience, with travel to sites as needed.

You will drive supplier portfolio development, track KPIs, and contribute to a global supplier strategy while collaborating with cross-functional teams and external suppliers. This position emphasizes APQP/PPAP, risk monitoring, and continuous improvement.