Supplier Quality Engineer (50987)

MAS HVAC; Maple Grove (MN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision and dental plans

Disability insurance

Life insurance

HSA/FSA available

8 paid holidays, PTO policy

401k matching

Company paid events

Annual safety shoe allowance

Education assistance

Job summary

MAS HVAC, based in Maple Grove, MN, seeks a Supplier Quality Engineer to lead supplier quality processes and drive continuous improvements across our manufacturing platforms.

The role partners with suppliers and internal teams to ensure supplier readiness, ISO compliance, and effective corrective actions for both custom modifications and standard product lines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or a related technical field.
• 2+ years of supplier quality or related quality engineering experience.
• Proven experience conducting supplier audits.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; able to influence cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Assess supplier performance using data and analytics; communicate findings to stakeholders.
• Establish and maintain regular supplier engagement mechanisms (project reviews, self-assessments, qualification activities, and audit planning).
• Evaluate, qualify, and onboard new suppliers through audits; provide sourcing recommendations based on risk, capability, and quality maturity.
• Lead supplier audits (remote and onsite), assess supplier risk, and drive corrective actions when gaps are identified.
• Issue Supplier Corrective Action Requests (SCARs) and support root cause analysis and corrective/preventive action implementation.
• Monitor corrective actions for timeliness and effectiveness; verify sustained improvements and update internal documentation as needed.
• Represent Quality in new product development and supplier transition projects to ensure readiness and stable launch performance.
• Define PPAP submission requirements and review/approve submissions to ensure compliance with customer and internal requirements.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously; track milestones, risks, and deliverables to meet schedule and quality targets.
• Support Supplier Change Requests by assessing impact, managing risk, and ensuring controlled implementation.
• Evaluate internal and supplier-facing quality processes, identify gaps, and implement system-level improvements.
• Ensure effective document control, record retention, and change management across QMS documentation.
• Analyze quality and operational data to identify trends, recurring issues, and opportunities for improvement (audit trends, defect rates, supplier performance, and COPQ).
• Define and track key quality metrics (KPIs) related to defects, audit findings, supplier performance, and process capability.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain to integrate supplier quality requirements into the QMS.
• Support supplier qualification, performance monitoring, and corrective action.
• Drive supplier quality improvement initiatives aligned with MAS performance and customer expectations.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Supplier quality

Auditing

Data analysis

Cross-functional teamwork

Quality improvement

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or related technical field

Tools

MS Office

Quality documentation systems

Job description

MAS creates custom-engineered thermal management solutions for markets that thrive on flexibility, creativity, and bold ideas. From humble beginnings to becoming an emergent multibrand manufacturing leader, we’ve grown by bringing in great people and empowering them to do great work.

At MAS, we believe innovation happens when everyone contributes, diversity of thought is celebrated, and people feel supported in their growth. We take pride in working hard together—tackling challenges, solving problems, and having fun along the way. As we expand into both emerging and mission-critical industries, we stay committed to delivering efficient, competitive, and sustainable heating and cooling technologies. And throughout your career here, you will have the chance to directly shape the foundation for what’s next in our industry.

Position Summary

The Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) manages the processes governing supplier quality and partners closely with suppliers and cross‑functional internal teams to qualify new suppliers and parts, resolve nonconformities, and drive continuous improvement in supplier processes and product quality. This role serves as a quality representative during new product development and supplier transition activities, ensuring supplier readiness, ISO compliance, and effective corrective action execution. At MAS, the SQE serves as a technical quality leader, embedding quality principles into product development, manufacturing, supplier management, and service operations—supporting both custom HVAC modifications and advanced product platforms serving mission‑critical markets.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess supplier performance using data and analytical methods. Communicate findings and recommendations to stakeholders.
• Establish and maintain regular supplier engagement mechanisms (project reviews, self‑assessments, qualification activities, and audit planning).
• Evaluate, qualify, and onboard new suppliers through robust vetting and audits. Provide sourcing recommendations based on risk, capability, and quality maturity.
• Lead supplier audits (remote and onsite), assess supplier risk, and drive corrective actions when gaps are identified.
• Issue Supplier Corrective Action Requests (SCARs) and support suppliers with root cause analysis and corrective/preventive action implementation.
• Monitor corrective actions for timeliness and effectiveness. Verify sustained improvements and update internal documentation as needed.
• Represent Quality in new product development and supplier transition projects to ensure supplier readiness and stable launch performance.
• Define PPAP submission requirements and review/approve submissions to ensure compliance with customer and internal requirements.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously. Track milestones, risks, and deliverables to meet schedule and quality targets.
• Support Supplier Change Requests by assessing impact, managing risk, and ensuring controlled implementation.
• Evaluate internal and supplier‑facing quality processes, identify gaps, and implement system‑level improvements.
• Ensure effective document control, record retention, and change management across QMS documentation.
• Analyze quality and operational data to identify trends, recurring issues, and opportunities for improvement (audit trends, defect rates, supplier performance, and COPQ).
• Define and track key quality metrics (KPIs) related to defects, audit findings, supplier performance, and process capability.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain to integrate supplier quality requirements into the QMS.
• Support supplier qualification, performance monitoring, and corrective action.
• Drive supplier quality improvement initiatives aligned with MAS performance and customer expectations.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or a related technical field.
• 2+ years of related experience and/or training in supplier quality, manufacturing quality, or a similar quality engineering role.
• Proven experience conducting supplier audits.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence cross‑functional teams.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and quality documentation systems.
• Ability to travel up to 15% (domestic and occasional international).

Preferred Qualifications

• ISO 9001 Lead Auditor or ASQ certification.
• Experience supporting custom‑engineered or low‑to‑medium volume manufacturing environments.
• Experience in industrial, mechanical, or HVAC manufacturing environments.
• Experience with PPAP/APQP, supplier auditing, and corrective action systems.
• Professional certifications such as ASQ (e.g., CQE), Six Sigma (Green Belt/Black Belt), or similar.

Key Competencies

• Systems thinker with the ability to see connections between processes, risks, and outcomes.
• High level of initiative and ownership; comfortable working independently.
• Detail‑oriented while maintaining focus on broader business objectives.
• Strong organizational and time management skills in a fast‑paced environment.
• Collaborative, professional, and solutions‑oriented mindset.
• Adaptable and resilient, with a continuous improvement mentality.
• Analytical, data‑driven problem solving.
• Ability to influence without authority.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental plans
• Short‑term and long‑term disability insurance
• Group term life insurance coverage
• HSA, FSA, and Dependent Care plans available
• 8 paid holidays, 4 floating holidays, and generous PTO policy
• 401k matching
• Company paid events
• Annual safety shoe allowance
• Education assistance program

EEO Statement

MAS HVAC is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, political affiliation, or any other legally protected status.

Employment decisions at MAS HVAC are based on merit, qualifications, and business needs. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind and actively promote a culture of fairness, equity, and opportunity.

We also provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and for sincerely held religious beliefs, practices, or observances, in accordance with applicable laws.