Supplier Quality Engineer

Belimo; Danbury (CT); On-site; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Belimo seeks a Supplier Quality Engineer to ensure the quality of purchased materials and components within the Americas. You will evaluate suppliers, drive quality improvements, and support the Product Creation Process with ISIRs for zero-series and revision changes, while coordinating regional MRB activities.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Engineering or equivalent with 10+ years of experience, plus 5+ years in manufacturing quality, strong data analysis, and proficiency in Excel and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or 10+ years of relevant experience.
• Master's degree in Engineering preferred.
• 5+ years in a manufacturing environment focusing on product/process quality.
• Demonstrated high degree of data analysis skill.
• Proficiency with PC and software including Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Excel, and cloud-based applications.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with engineering, production, and purchasing to address quality concerns and drive improvements.
• Represent the Americas on Innovation projects and develop ISIRs for zero series and revision changes.
• Coordinate regional MRB activities.
• Assess potential suppliers in the Americas for quality and compliance.
• Establish and implement quality standards and measurement strategies for purchased materials.
• Conduct scheduled supplier audits to ensure adherence to standards.
• Resolve quality issues with suppliers to prevent recurrence.
• Drive continuous improvement in supplier quality and efficiency, including reviews of specs and drawings.
• Maintain records for supplier quality (inspection reports, CAPA, DFMEA/FMEA/PFMEA, Control Plans).
• Identify supply chain risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Provide training to suppliers and in-house technicians on quality standards.

Skills

Data analysis

Cloud-based applications

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree in Engineering (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Introduction

The Supplier Quality Engineer is responsible for ensuring the quality of purchased raw material or components supplied to Belimo by external vendors. This role involves evaluating, monitoring, and improving the quality of components or materials used in the development, manufacturing and customization processes, as well as evaluating, monitoring and improving the overall supplier performance in line with Belimo's Strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Work closely with other departments such as engineering, production, and purchasing to address quality concerns and implement improvements. Represent the Americas during Innovation projects supporting the Product Creation Process (PCP) while developing Initial Sample Inspection Reports (ISIR) for zero series and revision changes. Manage and coordinate regional Material Review Board (MRB) activities.
• Assess potential suppliers (within the Americas region) to ensure they meet quality standards and compliance requirements.
• Establish and implement quality standards and processes (e.g., measurement strategies) for purchased materials that suppliers shall follow. This information will also be available for in-house verification procedures.
• Conduct scheduled audits of suppliers to ensure they adhere to agreed-upon quality standards and specifications.
• Address, via consultation with Purchasing, and resolve quality issues or defects in collaboration with suppliers to prevent future occurrences.
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance overall supplier quality and efficiency including specification and drawing reviews that support the specific Supplier Quality Plan (SQP).
• Maintain accurate records and documents related to supplier quality, including inspection reports, corrective action plans, DFMEA/FMEA/PFMEA and Control Plans.
• Identify potential risks in the supply chain and implement strategies to mitigate these risks.
• Provide training and guidance to both suppliers and in-house technicians on quality standards and expectations.

Required Expertise

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering required or in lieu of a degree, 10+ years of relevant experience. Master's degree in Engineering preferred, in an industrial manufacturing or related field a plus.
• 5+ years in a manufacturing environment with focus on supporting product/process quality
• Demonstrated high degree of data analysis skill
• Proficient use of a personal computer, along with additional software products such as Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Excel, and cloud-based applications.
• Required hours are 8:30 am to 5:00 pm Monday through Friday.
• Travel Requirement ~20% including foreign (EU, AP)

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or support such as H1B, TN, E-3, CPT, OPT, STEM OPT, or employment based permanent residence processes, now or in the future.

People at Belimo

Smart buildings start with dedicated people. We bring talented people together and foster an environment to succeed. At Belimo, respect, trust, and support across departments help ideas move quickly into real-world solutions, because we achieve more together than we ever could alone. .

About Belimo

Belimo is the global market leader in the development, production, and sales of field devices for the energy-efficient control of heating, ventilation and air-conditioning systems. The focus of our core business is on damper actuators, control valves, sensors and meters. Founded in 1975, the company has been listed on the Swiss Exchange (SIX) since 1995.

Compensation & Benefits

Belimo is committed to paying all employees in a fair, equitable and transparent manner. The base pay for this position ranges from $100,000 - $110,000 annually with a target performance bonus of 10% of an employee's annual base salary. Compensation is based on several factors including geographic location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, education and experience. Belimo is a total compensation company which includes a comprehensive benefits package including a full range of medical, financial, and other competitive benefits. Belimo is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. #WeAreBelimo