Supplier Quality Engineer

jci; Marinette (WI); On-site; USD 61,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson Controls Wisconsin seeks a Quality Engineer to plan and conduct activities ensuring supplied product quality across industrial processes and materials.

Lead cross‑functional teams to improve PFMEA, mistake proofing, Six Sigma, and APQP/PPAP; drive CoPQ reduction and quality system audits.

Salary range is $60,600–$91,000 with bonus; requires a Bachelor's in Engineering, 2+ years ISO/TS QA, strong SPC and root‑cause skills; ASQ CQE preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering with strong QA foundations.
• 2+ years in ISO/TS manufacturing quality engineering.
• Experience with PFMEA, Six Sigma, and SPC preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead supplier quality improvements and incoming inspection processes.
• Drive PFMEA, Mistake Proofing, and robust Control Plans.
• Lead APQP/PPAP activities for new product development.
• Oversee ISO 9001 quality system audits and internal audits.
• Support calibration, metrology, and adherence to standards.

Skills

Quality Engineering

Root Cause Analysis

Six Sigma

APQP/PPAP

SPC

ISO 9001

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Johnson Controls, a global leader in thermal management, mission-critical building systems, energy efficiency, and decarbonization, helps customers use energy more productively, reduce carbon emissions, and operate with the precision and resilience required in rapidly expanding industries such as data centers, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, advanced manufacturing, and higher education. For more than 140 years, Johnson Controls has delivered performance where it really matters. Backed by advanced technology, lifecycle services and an industry-leading field organization, we elevate customer performance, turn goals into real-world results and help move society forward.

This position plans and conducts activities concerned with the supplied product quality assurance of industrial processes and materials by performing the following duties:

• Lead improvement of supplier and incoming inspection processes and products with the goal of Zero Defects through enhanced Process Failure Modes & Effects Analysis (pFMEA), Mistake Proofing techniques, and robust Control Plans.
• Lead cross-functional teams to reduce the supplied Cost of Poor Quality (CoPQ) and supplier rejects through structured root cause problem-solving activities such as 8D and Six Sigma.
• Improve and sustain the ISO 9001 Quality Management System, including performance of internal system audits and/or layered process audits, as well as support external audits.
• Plan and oversee the analysis, inspection, testing, and other process controls to assure the supplied quality of products or components to meet specification.
• Lead assigned Advance Product Quality Planning (APQP) stage gate quality deliverables for new product/process development and Engineering Change Notification (ECN) projects including Production Part Approval Process (PPAP).
• Drive improvement in the calibration and metrology system, records, and assets.
• Maintain a working knowledge of necessary government and industry quality codes and standards to ensure product compliance.

What we look for

Required:

• English language proficiency (reading, writing, speaking)
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Manufacturing Engineering)
• Minimum 2 years of related Quality Engineering experience in an ISO/TS certified manufacturing environment
• Strong background of root cause problem-solving including knowledge of 8D, Six Sigma, Mistake Proofing, and Statistical Process Control (SPC) tools and techniques.
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems and ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, and standards.
• Prior experience with New Product Introduction (NPI) and Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) techniques including Production Part Approval Process (PPAP).
• Demonstrated strengths of resiliency and process focus implementing Quality standards and best practices.

Preferred:

• Masters Degree (Engineering, Business, or Quality)
• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE)
• Six Sigma Green or Black Belt certification

SALARY RANGE

$60,600 - $91,000 (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.) This role offers a competitive Bonus plan that will take into account individual, group, and corporate performance. This position includes a competitive benefits package. The posted salary range reflects the target compensation for this role. However, we recognize that exceptional candidates may bring unique skills and experiences that exceed the typical profile. If you believe your background warrants consideration beyond the stated range, we encourage you to apply. To support an efficient and fair hiring process, we may use technology assisted tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), to help identify and evaluate candidates. All hiring decisions are ultimately made by human reviewers. For details, please visit the About Us tab on the Johnson Controls Careers site at https://jobs.johnsoncontrols.com/about-us

Johnson Controls International plc. is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a qualified individual with a disability or any other characteristic protected by law. To view more information about your equal opportunity and non-discrimination rights as a candidate, visit EEO is the Law. If you are an individual with a disability and you require an accommodation during the application process, please visit here.