Supplier Quality Engineer

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

Job summary

Johnson Controls is seeking a Quality Engineer to improve supplier and incoming inspection processes and to lead cross-functional teams in reducing CoPQ and supplier rejects. The role includes sustaining ISO 9001, conducting audits, and overseeing APQP/PPAP activities for new product introductions.

The candidate should have a bachelor’s degree in engineering and at least two years in ISO/TS manufacturing environments, with strong root-cause and Six Sigma experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required.
• Minimum 2 years of related Quality Engineering experience in an ISO/TS certified manufacturing environment.
• Strong root cause problem-solving background including 8D, Six Sigma, Mistake Proofing, and SPC tools.
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems and ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, and standards.
• Experience with New Product Introduction (NPI) and Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) techniques including PPAP.

Responsibilities

• Lead improvement of supplier and incoming inspection processes with PFMEA, Mistake Proofing, and robust Control Plans.
• Lead cross-functional teams to reduce cost of poor quality and supplier rejects via structured 8D and Six Sigma.
• Improve and sustain the ISO 9001 Quality Management System; perform internal audits and support external audits.
• Plan and oversee analysis, inspection, testing, and process controls to assure quality of products meeting spec.
• Lead APQP stage gate quality deliverables for new product/process development and PPAP projects; drive calibration/metrology improvements.
• Maintain knowledge of government and industry quality codes to ensure product compliance.

Skills

Root cause analysis

8D Problem Solving

Six Sigma

SPC (Statistical Process Control)

Quality management systems

Interpretation of drawings

English communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Manufacturing)

Tools

APQP

PPAP

ISO 9001

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.

How You Will Do It

• 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.

Required

What we look for

• 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

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. 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