Supplier Quality Engineer

Schneider Electric Inc.; Goodyear (AZ); On-site; USD 68,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental & Vision

Life insurance

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Flexible work options

Job summary

Schneider Electric is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to lead quality operations across the supply base in a U.S. based role. You will drive corrective actions, containment and PPAP readiness, ensuring timely resolution of supplier issues and robust product quality.

You will partner with plant teams, manage supplier performance, and implement improvements to ensure material quality and process stability. A Bachelor’s in engineering and experience in supplier quality are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
• Professional experience in supplier quality or quality function.
• Manufacturing process knowledge for mechanical components.
• Knowledge of 8D, PPAP, QMS, Auditing.
• Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Pivot Tables).
• Strong communication and influencing skills.
• Ability to work in a matrix organization.
• Willingness to learn and be flexible.

Responsibilities

• Own corrective action processes with suppliers, including 8D follow-up, root cause validation, and permanent solutions.
• Ensure containment, correction and mitigation plans with timelines and accountability.
• Coordinate RMA processes and supplier returns to avoid excess quarantine inventory and delays.
• Monitor supplier quarantined material and ensure quick disposition.
• Perform PPAP approvals, including documentation review and dimensional validations.
• Track and document supplier quality issues and drive closure with urgency.
• Build strong relationships with plant teams for fast decision-making and alignment.
• Continuously assess supplier performance and drive material quality and process stability improvements.

Skills

8D problem solving

Root cause analysis

PPAP validation

Quality tools

Communication

Auditing

Statistical methods

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Join us as a Supplier Quality Engineer and become the technical expert who ensures our supply chain delivers excellence. You'll lead quality operations, solve complex supplier challenges, and drive measurable improvements that impact our customers.

What will you do?

• Own corrective action processes with suppliers, including 8D follow-up, root cause validation, and implementation of permanent solutions.
• Ensure strong execution of containment, correction and mitigation plans with clear timelines and accountability.
• Coordinate RMA processes and supplier return authorizations to avoid excess quarantine inventory and operational delays.
• Monitor and manage supplier-related quarantined material, ensuring no aging beyond acceptable limits and quick disposition.
• Perform PPAP approvals, including documentation review and dimensional validations to ensure supplier readiness.
• Track and document supplier quality issues, maintaining clear records and driving closure with urgency and ownership.
• Build strong relationships with plant teams, maintaining close communication with production and quality to ensure fast decision-making and alignment.
• Continuously assess supplier performance and drive improvements in material quality and process stability.

What are the key skills we are looking for?

• Supplier Quality Management – strong level; managing supplier performance in high-pressure manufacturing environments
• Problem Solving and Root Cause Analysis – strong level; driving 8D, containment and corrective actions to closure
• Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) – advanced level; validating supplier capability and documentation
• Urgency and Accountability – strong level; acting quickly, owning outcomes, and delivering results under pressure
• Communication and Collaboration – strong level; working effectively with suppliers and plant teams
• Statistical and Quality Tools – strong level; applying PFMEA, control plans, and basic statistical analysis
• Auditing – intermediate level; evaluating supplier processes and quality systems

What qualifications will make you successful?

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field
• Professional experience in supplier quality or quality function
• Manufacturing process knowledge, mainly for mechanical components
• Good knowledge of 8Ds, Problem solving tools, PPAP, QMS, Auditing
• Expertise in using MS office (Particularly excel extract, pivot table etc)
• Strong Communication and ability to influence skills
• Able to work in matrix organization
• Eager to learn, adapt and be flexible

Bring your quality expertise to a team that's ready to welcome you.

At Schneider, we believe that every employee is a talent who deserves equal opportunities. This means you matter. Every individual needs to feel valued, supported, and treated fairly to do their best work.

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For this U.S. based position, the expected pay range is USD 68,000 - USD 102,000 per year. This pay range includes base pay and short-term incentives. The compensation range for this full-time position applies to candidates located within the United States. Our pay ranges are determined by reviewing roles of similar responsibility and level. Within the pay range, individual pay is determined by several factors including performance, knowledge, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

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