Supplier Quality Engineer: APQP/PPAP Expert

Johnson Controls; Gilbert (AZ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson Controls is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer within our Data Center Solutions group in Gilbert, AZ. You will monitor supplier performance, execute APQP/PPAP for new and modified parts, drive supplier quality issues to closure, and collaborate with plants to track cost of poor quality and initiate chargebacks.

You will work with Quality Engineers, suppliers, and cross‑functional teams to implement root cause actions, containment, and corrective actions, while maintaining KPI oversight

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or other technical discipline.
• 3 years’ experience in supplier quality engineering (SQE) and/or assurance (SQA).
• Proven track record using structured problem-solving methodologies.
• Ability to operate in cross-functional teams.
• Able to communicate with multiple cultures/regions.
• Up to 30% travel (domestic and international).
• AIAG Core Tools knowledge: APQP, FMEA, PPAP, SPC, MSA, Control Plan.
• Comfort with accountability and giving/reviewing feedback.
• Familiarity reading engineering drawings and GD&T; CAD software.
• Experience with ISO 9001.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with plant Quality Engineers to address supplier issues.
• Coordinate isolation and containment of suspect material.
• Manage return materials process to suppliers.
• Coordinate sorting/rework activities with suppliers.
• Communicate across North American plants to identify top supplier issues.
• Ensure effective root cause and preventive actions from suppliers.
• Review and approve supplier corrective actions.
• Monitor KPIs on supplier issues.
• Develop inspection strategies based on DFMEA and past performance.
• Execute APQP and PPAP for new/modified parts per JCI procedures.
• Participate with Corporate Supplier Quality Team to evaluate suppliers.

Skills

Structured problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Reading engineering drawings

GD&T knowledge

CAD software

ISO 9001

Education

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering

B.S. in Electrical Engineering

Master’s Degree (preferred)

ASQ CQE certification (preferred)

Tools

AIAG Core Tools

CAD software

Job description

Johnson Controls is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer within our Data Center Solutions group in Gilbert, AZ. You will monitor supplier performance, execute APQP/PPAP for new and modified parts, drive supplier quality issues to closure, and collaborate with plants to track cost of poor quality and initiate chargebacks.

You will work with Quality Engineers, suppliers, and cross‑functional teams to implement root cause actions, containment, and corrective actions, while maintaining KPI oversight