Supplier - Quality Assurance Engineer II

Mitsubishi Electric Power Products, Inc.; Warrendale (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

90% coverage for medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) match of up to 4%

12 paid holidays annually

On-site fitness center

Employee discounts

Job summary

Mitsubishi Electric Power Products, Inc. in Warrendale, PA is seeking a Supplier Quality Assurance Engineer II to lead supplier quality initiatives. This role involves conducting root cause analysis, developing corrective actions, and collaborating across functions to ensure high-quality performance standards.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and at least 5 years of relevant experience. MEPPI offers competitive benefits including up to 90% coverage for health plans, retirement plans, and generous paid time off.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in quality assurance/control.
• Experience in a manufacturing or supplier quality environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead root cause investigations and develop corrective actions.
• Interface with suppliers, inspection, engineering, and production teams.
• Support quality-related initiatives across the Switchgear Division.

Skills

SPC

5-Why Analysis

FMEA

Root Cause Analysis

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical field

Tools

MRP/ERP systems

Job description

Supplier - Quality Assurance Engineer II

Location: Warrendale, PA

Job ID: 3820

Position type Onsite

Join the MEPPI Team!

Mitsubishi Electric Power Products, Inc. (MEPPI) is seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Supplier Quality Assurance Engineer II to support and lead supplier quality initiatives within our Switchgear Division. This role is critical to ensuring supplier performance meets quality standards through root cause analysis, corrective action implementation, and continuous improvement efforts aligned with ISO 9001 and operational excellence goals.

This is an exciting opportunity for a quality-focused professional who thrives on problem solving, cross-functional collaboration, and driving measurable improvements throughout the supply chain.

What You’ll Do:

Supplier Quality & Root Cause Analysis

• Lead and support root cause investigations using tools such as 5-Why, fault tree, and fishbone analysis to resolve supplier quality issues.
• Develop, implement, and verify corrective actions to improve supplier performance and prevent recurrence.
• Review, trend, and close supplier nonconformities and quality incidents.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Act as the key interface between suppliers, incoming inspection, engineering, and production teams to resolve product and assembly issues.
• Work closely with Design and Application Engineering to identify and address as-built design concerns.
• Support incoming inspection teams with technical problem resolution.
• Partner with suppliers to develop FMEA (Failure Mode and Effects Analysis) and improvement plans.
• Conduct and/or participate in internal and supplier audits; ensure timely closure of audit findings.
• Travel to supplier locations to assess, analyze, and resolve quality issues.

Quality Systems & Continuous Improvement

• Support implementation and maintenance of Quality Assurance programs, including ISO 9001 standards.
• Evaluate and improve procedures and documentation across incoming inspection, assembly, and testing processes.
• Facilitate quality and manufacturing improvement initiatives across the division using Lean and Six Sigma principles.

Data Analysis & Reporting

• Analyze field incident reports and identify trends to drive preventive actions.
• Assist in maintaining quality records in compliance with company standards and policies.

Operational Support & Leadership

• Support quality-related initiatives across the Switchgear Division.
• Promote a culture of quality, safety, and continuous improvement through proactive communication and collaboration.

*The description above represents the most significant and essential duties of the job but does not exclude other occasional work assignments not mentioned.

What You’ll Bring:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical field.
• Experience:
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in quality assurance/control, preferably in a manufacturing or supplier quality environment.
• Skills & Expertise:
  • Experience with quality tools and methodologies such as SPC, 5-Why, FMEA, and root cause analysis.
  • Working knowledge of ISO 9001 quality systems and Lean/Six Sigma principles.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with attention to detail.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to collaborate across functions and influence internal and external stakeholders.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with MRP/ERP systems.

What’s in It for You:

• MEPPI pays up to 90% of the cost for medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Retirement Plans:
  • 401(k) match of up to 4%.
• Generous Paid Time Off:
  • Earn vacation after just 90 days, plus enjoy 12 paid holidays annually.
• Access to professional development programs and educational assistance.
• On-site fitness center (Warrendale, PA), wellness program, profit sharing, and employee discounts.

Why MEPPI:

As a proud U.S. affiliate of Mitsubishi Electric, MEPPI powers critical infrastructure and rail transportation solutions across North America. We value collaboration, innovation, and people—because we know that our greatest asset is our team. Join us and help shape a future where talent and technology thrive.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

MEPPI is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and ensure fair consideration for every candidate.

Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability or (as defined by applicable law) medical condition or genetic information, military or veteran status or any other legally protected status.

Notice to Agencies and Search Firms:

We do not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Submissions without signed agreements become the property of MEPPI, and no fees will be paid.

Notice to Agency and Search Firm Representatives: Mitsubishi Electric Power Products, Inc. is n ot accepting unsolicited resumes from agencies and/or search firms for this job posting. Resumes submitted to any Mitsubishi Electric Power Products, Inc. e mployee by a third party agency and/or search firm without a valid written and signed search agreement will become the sole property of Mitsubishi Electric Power Products, Inc . No fee will be paid if a candidate is hired for this position as a result of an unsolicited agency or search firm referral.