Supplier Quality Engineer

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

Job summary

Belimo is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to ensure the quality of purchased raw materials and components supplied by external vendors. The role focuses on evaluating and improving supplier quality and performance aligned with Belimo’s strategy.

You will collaborate with engineering, production, and purchasing across the Americas to address quality concerns, develop ISIRs for zero-series and revision changes, and manage regional MRB activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in industrial manufacturing or related field.
• 5+ years in a manufacturing environment focused on product/process quality.
• Strong data-analysis skills.
• Proficient with PC and Microsoft Office and cloud-based applications.
• Hours 8:30 am to 5:00 pm Monday through Friday.
• Travel ~20% including foreign travel (EU, AP).

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with engineering, production, and purchasing to address quality concerns and implement improvements.
• Represent the Americas in Product Creation Process (PCP) innovation projects and develop ISIRs for zero-series and revisions.
• Assess potential suppliers in the Americas to meet quality and compliance standards.
• Establish and implement quality standards and measurement strategies for purchased materials.
• Audit suppliers regularly to ensure adherence to quality specifications.
• Lead supplier quality improvement initiatives and review drawings and specifications to support the SQP.
• Maintain records of supplier quality including inspection reports and PFMEA/DFMEA and Control Plans.
• Identify supply chain risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Provide training on quality standards to suppliers and in-house staff.

Skills

Data analysis

Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Master’s degree in Engineering preferred

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Cloud-based applications

Job description

Summary

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.

What You'll Do

• 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.

Who You Are

• Bachelors Degree required. 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)

Who We Are

At Belimo, we take pride in making our company a rewarding place to work. Our leaders are value-driven and encourage new ideas in their teams around the world. Through our passion, our employees are not only creating amazing products, they are revolutionizing the HVAC industry. Investing in our people is at the heart of Belimo's approach to engaging diverse creative talent to grow an industry-leading company. The success of our corporate brand is based on the expertise and commitment of each individual.

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

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.