Supplier Quality Auditor

SPX; Tennessee; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

401(k) match

Educational assistance

Job summary

SPX Technologies is seeking a Supplier Quality Auditor to partner with Sourcing, Engineering, Operations, and suppliers to strengthen quality systems across the supply base. The role emphasizes technical documentation, root-cause investigations, risk assessments, and corrective actions with a strong welding and fabrication background.

The candidate will independently assess supplier performance, document findings clearly, and lead complex corrective action processes to improve quality and supply

Qualifications

• 5+ years in supplier quality, manufacturing engineering, or welding engineering.
• Experience with root-cause investigations and corrective actions.
• Strong ability to review drawings, GD&T, weld symbols and specs.
• Experience with quality system audits and supplier development.

Responsibilities

• Lead root cause investigations using structured methods (8D, 5 Why, Fishbone).
• Analyze process failures, supplier escapes, field quality concerns to find root causes.
• Review engineering drawings, GD&T, weld symbols, QA docs for compliance.
• Evaluate supplier controls, inspection methods, and validation activities.

Skills

Root cause investigations

8D/5 Why/Fishbone

Engineering drawings review

Quality system audits

Welding/fabricated assemblies

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering

Job description

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Building the people that build the world.

HVAC Segment SPX Technologies' HVAC Segment delivers mission-critical heating, cooling, and engineered air movement solutions for the world's most demanding environments - including healthcare, life sciences, data centers, high demand industrial and commercial operations, and essential infrastructure. We operate a market-leading portfolio of trusted brands that set the standard for how HVAC systems are designed, selected, and evolved - delivering purpose-built, sustainable solutions for engineers, owners, and contractors across critical environments worldwide. Our technologies support environments where performance, reliability, and precision are essential enabling safe, efficient, and resilient operations when it matters most.

How you will make an Impact (Job Summary)

At SPX, we are a diverse team of unique individuals who all contribute to making a significant impact. As a Supplier Quality Auditor, you will serve as the technical quality expert within the Strategic Sourcing Center of Excellence, partnering closely with Sourcing, Engineering, Operations, Manufacturing, and suppliers to ensure robust quality systems and manufacturing processes throughout the supply base. This role requires a highly analytical and detail-oriented professional who can evaluate supplier capabilities, investigate complex quality issues, validate manufacturing processes, and drive sustainable corrective actions.

A significant portion of this role is focused on technical documentation, root cause investigation, risk assessment, and supplier problem-solving. The ideal candidate possesses a strong engineering background and extensive manufacturing experience, particularly in welding and fabricated assemblies. This individual must be capable of evaluating engineering specifications, weld procedures, quality records, process controls, inspection methodologies, and supplier quality systems to identify risks and implement improvements.

Success in this position requires the ability to independently assess supplier performance, interpret technical requirements, document findings in a clear and actionable manner, and lead suppliers through complex corrective action processes that improve quality, reduce risk, and strengthen overall supply chain performance.

Job Responsibilities

Technical Quality & Problem Solving

• Lead root cause investigations utilizing structured methodologies including 8D, 5 Why, Fishbone Analysis, Fault Tree Analysis, and PFMEA.
• Analyze manufacturing process failures, supplier escapes, field quality concerns, and recurring defects to identify systemic issues.
• Review engineering drawings, specifications, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing requirements, weld symbols, inspection plans, and manufacturing documentation for compliance and manufacturability.
• Evaluate supplier process controls, inspection methods, quality records, and validation activities to ensure compliance with technical requirements.
• Drive containment, corrective action, and preventive action activities through closure while verifying effectiveness through objective evidence.
• Assess process capability, control plans, process audits, and risk mitigation strategies for critical suppliers.
• Support supplier development initiatives to improve process stability, quality performance, and technical competency.

Documentation & Reporting

• Develop comprehensive audit reports that clearly document observations, non-conformances, risks, technical concerns, and recommended actions.
• Review and evaluate supplier quality documentation including:
  • Quality manuals
  • Standard operating procedures
  • Control plans
  • Process flow diagrams
  • PFMEAs
  • Inspection records
  • Weld procedures and certifications (where applicable)
  • Validation and test reports
• Maintain detailed records of audit findings, corrective action progress, supplier performance trends, and risk assessments.
• Create executive-level summaries and technical reports used to support sourcing decisions and supplier qualification activities.
• Analyze supplier quality data and identify trends requiring corrective or preventive action.

Welding & Manufacturing Process Evaluation

• Evaluate welding operations, welding procedures, operator qualifications, inspection practices, and process controls.
• Assess supplier compliance with applicable welding standards and customer-specific requirements.
• Verify implementation and effectiveness of weld quality controls, inspection methods, and documentation practices.
• Assess fabrication, machining, assembly, and manufacturing processes to identify technical risks and opportunities for improvement.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to resolve technical manufacturing and quality issues.

What we are looking for (Experience, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education

Required Experience

• 5+ years of experience in Supplier Quality, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality Engineering, Welding Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Demonstrated experience conducting root cause investigations and implementing sustainable corrective actions within manufacturing environments.
• Strong experience reviewing engineering drawings, specifications, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing, manufacturing processes, and technical documentation.
• Extensive experience with quality system audits, process audits, and supplier development activities.
• Hands-on experience with fabricated metal products, welding processes, machining, assembly, or industrial manufacturing.
• Proven ability to develop comprehensive technical reports and documentation with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) strongly preferred.
• Certified Quality Auditor (CQA) or Certified Supplier Quality Auditor (CSQA).
• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Welding Engineering, or related technical field.
• Experience with:
  • AWS welding standards
  • ASME codes
  • Metallurgy and welding processes
  • Fabrication and metalworking operations
  • PFMEA development
  • APQP and PPAP
  • Supplier quality management
  • Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment while effectively balancing multiple high-priority initiatives and competing deadlines.
• Demonstrates exceptional attention to detail, strong technical acumen, and a proactive approach to problem solving and continuous improvement.
• Must be comfortable working directly within manufacturing environments, assessing supplier processes, investigating quality concerns, and documenting findings and corrective actions.
• Significant travel is required to conduct supplier audits, technical assessments, and on-site problem-solving activities, with travel expectations of up to 65%.

How we live our culture

Our culture is at the center of what we do and, more importantly, who we are. Our core values set a standard for how we manage ourselves, and our Leadership Model sets the standard for how we engage with each other. Whether you are an individual contributor or you lead a large team, each of us leads at SPX.

What benefits do we offer?

We know that the well-being of our employees is integral. Our benefits include:

• Generous and flexible paid time off including paid personal time off, caregiver, parental, and volunteer leave
• Competitive health insurance plans and 401(k) match, with benefits starting day one
• Competitive and performance-based compensation packages and bonus plans
• Educational assistance, leadership development programs, and recognition programs

Our commitment to embrace diversity to build a culture of inclusion at SPX

We value different backgrounds, experiences, and voices at SPX, and we are committed to challenging ourselves, openly communicating, and striving to improve every day. We believe in creating an inclusive work environment where everyone has a voice and is encouraged to realize their fullest potential.

SPX is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer committed to making selection decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis.

ABOUT SPX

SPX is a diversified, global supplier of infrastructure equipment with scalable growth platforms in heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC), detection and measurement, and engineered solutions. With operations in 17 countries and approximately $2.2billion in annual revenue, we offer a wide array of highly engineered products with strong brands.

At SPX, what's in it for our employees transcends market-competitive compensation and benefits. Our Total Rewards program also includes opportunities for employees’ personal development, career growth, and recognition. These programs focus on alignment and assessment of organizational, team, and individual efforts toward achieving business results. Our development and career growth programs empower our employees to enhance their skills, develop new competencies, and pursue career goals. SPX benefits package provides choices designed to help employees manage their well-being. Our compensation programs are performance-based to recognize and reward employees who work hard, display the values and leadership practices we embrace, and deliver exceptional results.

OUR VALUES

• Integrity
• Accountability
• Teamwork
• Results

At SPX, our values are at the heart of everything we do. We use our values every day to help us make the right decisions. We embrace a common purpose and strive for improvement. We respect and value each other as individuals and recognizethat only by working together, as a team, can we reach our full potential. We take responsibility for our actions, build strong relationships with each other and our customers, and always act ethically. Our values inspire us to achieve the high standards of quality, safety, and performance that our customers expect and deserve.

WORKING AT SPX

Our work environment is established on a work-life philosophy supported by policies, programs, and practices that help employees achieve success within and outside the workplace.We believe in creating an inclusive work environment where employees strive to realize their fullest potential. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer committed to making selection decisions without regard to race, color, religion,sex, sexual orientation, national origin,gender identity, genetic information, age, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected basis.