Supplier Quality Engineer

Schaeffler; Wooster (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

401(k) matching

Professional development (Schaeffler R

Wellness programs

Job summary

Schaeffler is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer in the United States to oversee supplier quality within the order fulfillment process, resolve issues, and drive improvements in APQP/PPAP during product development.

You will lead supplier evaluations, manage corrective actions, coordinate sampling, and train suppliers on quality planning, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure cost efficiency and producibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering and 3–5 years of experience.
• Proven experience as a Supplier Quality Engineer or similar role.
• Strong understanding of APQP and PPAP.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams and suppliers.
• Experience in supplier evaluation and corrective action management.
• External applicants must be authorized to work in the US without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Oversee quality control of supplied products within the order fulfillment process.
• Address and resolve supplier quality issues in the plant.
• Collaborate with suppliers during product development to support APQP/PPAP.
• Focus on cost efficiency and producibility during development stages.
• Conduct supplier evaluations to ensure ongoing QA.
• Manage supplier process changes and corrective actions.
• Lead sampling inspection and make acceptance/rejection decisions.
• Coordinate claim management during series production.
• Act as escalation point for remedial action plans until resolution.
• Train suppliers on APQP and PPAP requirements.
• Ensure adherence to agreed quality planning and approval processes.

Skills

APQP

PPAP

Quality assurance

Problem solving

Communication

Cross-functional teamwork

Supplier evaluation

Corrective action

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Schaeffler is a dynamic global technology company and its success has been a result of its entrepreneurial spirit and long history of private ownership. As a partner to all of the major automobile manufacturers, as well as key players in the aerospace and industrial sectors, we offer you many development opportunities.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Oversee quality control of supplied products within the order fulfillment process.
• Address and resolve any supplier quality issues that arise in the plant.
• Collaborate with suppliers during product development to support advanced quality planning.
• Focus on cost efficiency and producibility during product development stages.
• Conduct supplier evaluations to ensure ongoing adherence to quality standards.
• Manage supplier process changes, initiating and coordinating corrective actions to maintain agreed quality levels.
• Lead the sampling inspection process, making decisive judgments on sample acceptance or rejection.
• Coordinate claim management during series production.
• Act as an escalation point to agree on and implement remedial action plans until resolution.
• Train suppliers on APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning) and PPAP (Production Part Approval Process) requirements.
• Ensure suppliers' adherence to agreed quality planning and approval processes.

Your Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering related field and 3-5 years of experience.
• Proven experience as a Supplier Quality Engineer or similar role.
• Strong understanding of quality assurance processes and techniques, including APQP and PPAP.
• Exceptional problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and suppliers.
• Experience in supplier evaluation and corrective action management.
• External applicants must be authorized to work in the US without employment VISA or other sponsorship.

Our Offering

At Schaeffler, our success is driven by our employees. We value what you bring to our business, which is why we are committed to providing you with a competitive, comprehensive benefits program that gives you and your family the care you need to lead healthy, productive lives. This includes amongst others the following:

• Comprehensive healthcare coverage: Employees receive access to a range of medical, dental, and vision insurance plans, ensuring their well-being and peace of mind.
• Generous retirement savings options: The company provides competitive 401(k) matching contributions (up to 6%), empowering employees to build a secure financial future.
• Professional development opportunities: The company invests in its employees' growth by offering skill development workshops, and ongoing learning and developmentprograms. Through our Schaeffler Academy you will have access to a state-of-the-art and comprehensive learning and training offering.
• Wellness initiatives: Employees have access to wellness programs and resources aimed at promoting physical, mental, and emotional health, fostering a supportive and thriving work environment.

See all of our benefit offerings at https://schaefflerbenefits.com/

As a global company with employees around the world, it is important to us that we treat each other with respect and value all ideas and perspectives. By appreciating our differences, we inspire creativity and drive innovation. In this way, we contribute to sustainable value creation for our stakeholders and society as a whole. Together, we advance how the world moves.

Exciting assignments and outstanding development opportunities await you because we impact the future with innovation. We look forward to your application.

https://www.schaeffler.us/careers/

Schaeffler is an equal employment opportunity / affirmative action employer. All qualified candidates will receive equal employment opportunities and consideration for employment without regard to unlawful consideration of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

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