Supplier Quality Engineer

Nortek Data Center Cooling; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability (STD)

Long-term disability (LTD)

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Health Savings Account (HSA)

401(k) Plan with company contributions

Job summary

Nortek Data Center Cooling seeks a Supplier Quality Engineer to ensure quality of materials and services from suppliers. You will develop, implement, and improve supplier performance processes, address non-conformance, and drive corrective actions.

You will coordinate storage, maintenance, and warranty activities while collaborating with service teams to improve design quality. Responsibilities include supplier audits, SCARs, field data insights, and cross-functional collaboration with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, quality management, or a related field is required.
• 3–5 years of supplier quality or manufacturing quality experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience managing non-conformance and SCAR processes.
• Proficiency with quality tools (FMEA, SPC, 8D) and root cause analysis.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001, AS9100, or IATF 16949.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Act as liaison between manufacturing, supply chain, and suppliers on quality issues.
• Establish supplier quality performance metrics to drive improvement.
• Conduct supplier audits to ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Develop processes to manage supplier non-conformance and issue SCARs.
• Collaborate with internal teams to assess impact of non-conforming materials and containment.
• Define and monitor supplier storage, maintenance, and warranty processes.
• Coordinate supplier support for field installations and service activities.
• Analyze field failure data to identify trends and corrective actions.
• Drive design and process improvements based on quality data.
• Create and maintain supplier quality documentation and reporting.
• Review and approve PPAPs and FMEAs during NPD.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Project management

Communication

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or quality management

Tools

FMEA

SPC

8D

Root cause analysis

ISO 9001

AS9100

IATF 16949

Job description

Maximize your potential. Minimize your footprint.

Nortek Data Center Cooling builds the systems that keep modern data centers running — from liquid cooling to large‑scale air solutions. Our work supports some of the world’s most demanding AI and hyperscale environments, and we solve those challenges with engineering depth and practical execution.

We keep things simple here. We communicate early, stay close to the details, and follow through. When issues come up, we address them directly, not with layers of process. Customers count on us because we do what we say and we keep projects moving.

Our culture is hands‑on and collaborative. People take ownership, move quickly, and help each other. If you like working with teammates who are straightforward and accountable, you’ll feel at home.

Job Summary

The Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) plays a critical role in ensuring the quality of materials, components, and services provided by suppliers to meet manufacturing and customer standards. This position involves collaborating with internal teams and suppliers to develop, implement, and improve processes for managing supplier performance, addressing non-conformance issues, and ensuring timely corrective actions. Additionally, the SQE will coordinate component storage, maintenance protocols and warranty compliance, while working with service teams to enhance design quality and reliability through field data insights.

Key Responsibilities

Supplier Quality Management

• Act as the primary liaison between the manufacturing facility, supply chain team and suppliers regarding quality issues.
• Establish and maintain supplier quality performance metrics to drive continuous improvement.
• Conduct supplier audits to evaluate and ensure compliance with quality standards and requirements.

Non-Conformance and Corrective Action

• Develop and implement processes to manage supplier-related non-conformance issues, including root cause analysis and resolution.
• Issue Supplier Corrective Action Requests (SCARs) and work with suppliers to ensure timely and effective closure.
• Collaborate with internal teams to assess the impact of non-conforming materials and develop containment plans.

Component Storage, Maintenance, and Warranty

• Define and monitor supplier requirements for proper storage and handling of components to prevent quality degradation.
• Ensure suppliers adhere to maintenance standards for long‑term component reliability.
• Oversee supplier warranty compliance, ensuring timely resolution of warranty claims.
• Track warranty and maintenance data to identify recurring issues and initiate improvement initiatives.

Collaboration with Service Teams

• Partner with service and commissioning teams to coordinate supplier support for field installations, commissioning activities, and resolution of field failures.
• Analyze field failure data to identify supplier‑related quality trends and implement corrective actions.
• Facilitate knowledge sharing between service teams and suppliers to address real‑world performance challenges.

Design Improvement

• Utilize insights from non‑conformance issues, warranty claims, and field failure data to drive proactive design enhancements.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to incorporate quality and reliability improvements into new and existing products.
• Provide feedback to design teams to ensure component selections meet quality and lifecycle performance expectations.

Process Development and Improvement

• Create and refine internal processes to ensure proactive supplier quality management.
• Drive cross‑functional engagement to align supplier quality initiatives with organizational goals.
• Implement and maintain processes for supplier quality documentation and reporting.

Support New Product Development

• Collaborate with suppliers during the design and development phases to ensure quality requirements are met.
• Review and approve supplier PPAPs (Production Part Approval Process) and FMEAs (Failure Mode and Effects Analysis).

Training and Communication

• Provide training to internal stakeholders on supplier quality processes and expectations.
• Foster strong, collaborative relationships with suppliers to ensure alignment and commitment to quality objectives.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Quality Management, or a related field.
• Experience:
  • Minimum 3–5 years of experience in supplier quality, manufacturing quality, or a similar role in a manufacturing environment.
  • Demonstrated experience managing non-conformance and SCAR processes.
• Technical Skills:
  • Proficiency in quality tools such as FMEA, SPC, 8D, and root cause analysis.
  • Familiarity with industry standards such as ISO 9001, AS9100, or IATF 16949.
• Soft Skills:
  • Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and project management skills.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with cross‑functional teams and suppliers.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing, e.g., automotive, aerospace, or HVAC.
• Certification such as ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or Six Sigma Green Belt/Black Belt.

Key Competencies

• Problem Solving: Ability to diagnose and resolve complex quality issues effectively.
• Collaboration: Strong relationship‑building skills with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy in documentation and analysis.
• Proactive Approach: Anticipates and mitigates potential quality risks.

We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. Our benefits package includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life, STD, LTD, FSA, HSA and 401(k) Plan with company contributions.

Nortek Data Center Cooling. 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, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a qualified individual with a disability or any other characteristic protected by law.