Supplier Quality Engineer

Modine Manufacturing Co.; Mississippi; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day One

Employee Assistance Program

Maternity Leave (12 weeks)

Short term disability (8 weeks)

Paid parental leave (4 weeks)

Paternity Leave (4 weeks)

401k with company match

Life Insurance

Health Savings Account

Job summary

Modine Manufacturing Co. seeks a Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) to ensure quality and reliability of components for data center cooling products.

The role focuses on developing supplier quality standards, auditing suppliers, and driving continuous improvement with cross-functional teams. You will analyze supplier performance, coordinate with engineering and procurement, and lead CAPA activities to sustain quality while meeting cost and schedule targets.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in supplier quality or manufacturing quality roles, preferably in HVAC or data center cooling.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes, quality tools, and ISO 9001 knowledge.
• Experience with 8D, RCA, CAPA, Six Sigma, or Lean methodologies.
• Ability to collaborate with internal teams and external suppliers to resolve issues and drive improvements.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement supplier quality standards and ensure compliance with requirements.
• Conduct supplier audits, assessments, and process reviews to verify adherence to specs.
• Monitor supplier performance using metrics (PPM, on-time delivery, CAPA).
• Lead root-cause analysis and drive CAPA with suppliers; implement process improvements.

Skills

Supplier quality

Quality assurance

Six Sigma

Root cause analysis

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Electrical Engineering

Tools

PPAP

APQP

8D

CAPA

ISO 9001

Job description

Job Posting Location: Calgary, CA, Dallas, TX, Grenada, MS

Posting Start Date: 6/30/26

Required Travel: 0 - 30%

Remote, Onsite or Hybrid?: Onsite

For more than 100 years, Modine has solved the toughest thermal management challenges for mission-critical applications. Our purpose of Engineering a Cleaner, Healthier World™ means we are always evolving our portfolio of technologies to provide the latest heating, cooling, and ventilation solutions. Through the hard work of more than 11,000 employees worldwide, our Climate Solutions and Performance Technologies segments advance our purpose with systems that improve air quality, reduce energy and water consumption, lower harmful emissions, enable cleaner running vehicles, and use environmentally friendly refrigerants. Modine is a global company headquartered in Racine, Wisconsin (U.S.), with operations in North America, South America, Europe, and Asia. For more information about Modine, visit modine.com.

Position Description

We are seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) to ensure the quality, reliability, and performance of components and materials supplied for our data center chiller manufacturing operations. This role is critical in developing and maintaining strong relationships with suppliers, driving continuous improvement, and ensuring compliance with quality standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background in engineering or manufacturing quality, with the ability to analyze supplier performance, resolve issues, and drive proactive quality improvements.

Key Responsibilities

Supplier Quality Management:

• Develop and implement supplier quality standards, ensuring compliance with company and industry requirements.
• Conduct supplier audits, assessments, and process reviews to verify adherence to specifications and quality expectations.
• Monitor and evaluate supplier performance using key quality metrics (PPM, on-time delivery, corrective actions, etc.)

Issue Resolution and Continuous Improvement:

• Investigate non-conforming materials, coordinate root cause analysis (RCA), and drive corrective/preventative actions (CAPA) with suppliers.
• Collaborate with suppliers to implement process improvements that enhance quality, reliability, and cost-effectiveness.
• 8D, Six Simga, DMAIC, etc. to drive sustainable improvements.
• Work with engineering and procurement teams to qualify new suppliers and validate new components through PPAP, APQP, or FAI processes.
• Review supplier manufacturing processes, quality controls, end testing protocols to ensure compliance with ISO 9001 standards.
• Support design for manufacturability (DFM) initiatives by engaging suppliers early in the development process.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Partner with engineering, manufacturing, and procurement teams to ensure smooth integration of supplier components into production.
• Work closely with internal quality teams to resolve supplier-related issues and maintain high product quality.
• Support supplier business reviews, providing data-driven insights and recommendations.

Required Education & Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• 2+ years in supplier quality, manufacturing quality, or a related role (experience in industrial HVAC, refrigeration, or data center cooling preferred).
• Understanding of manufacturing processes, experience with quality tools, and knowledge of ISO 9001
• Strong analytical mindset with experience using 8D, RCA, CAPA, Six Sigma, or Lean methodologies.
• Ability to work effectively with internal teams and external suppliers to resolve issues and drive improvements.

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical Engineering, or related field.

Travel:

• Willingness to travel to supplier locations as needed (domestic and international)

Why Choose Modine?

• Day One
• Employee Assistance Program
• After 90 days of continuous employment
• Maternity Leave (12 weeks at 100% pay)
• 8 weeks of short term disability leave paid at 100%
• 4 weeks of paid parental leave paid at 100%
• Paternity Leave (4 weeks at 100% pay)
• 401k Retirement plan and company paid match
• Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution

Modine is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Modine provides a competitive benefit package, which could include paid vacation, short term disability, 401(k), health, dental, vision, life insurance, flex spending benefits, tuition reimbursement, Health Savings Account and much more. Human Resources will provide more detail upon your hiring.

This position is not eligible for any form of sponsorship (e.g. OPT or H1B visa status) now or in the future. Only individuals authorized to work in the United States now and for the foreseeable future will be considered for this position.