Supplier Quality Engineer — Drive NPD Quality & Improvement

Newell Brands; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Newell Brands is seeking a Quality Engineer to drive product and supplier quality across the Writing portfolio from development through production. You will partner with R&D, Supply Chain, Manufacturing and Brand teams to prevent defects and lead improvements.

The role emphasizes structured problem solving, data-driven decisions, and ensuring robust supplier capability while aligning with business goals. Travel up to 10% may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science, or a related technical field.
• 2–5 years of experience in a quality role; consumer products experience preferred.
• Demonstrated strength in problem solving, root cause analysis, and process validation.
• Experience with molding or automated assembly manufacturing is preferred.
• Strong data analysis skills and ability to translate findings into actions.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence teams and suppliers.
• Results-oriented, organized, and able to manage timelines with multiple priorities.
• CQE certification preferred.
• Up to 10% travel may be required.

Responsibilities

• Lead quality activities within New Product Development, including APQP, FMEA, PPAP, and related deliverables.
• Support supplier qualification and change management for materials, equipment, processes, or location changes.
• Apply capability studies, stability analysis, and DOE to drive sound decisions and risk mitigation.
• Implement and maintain quality procedures as required.
• Monitor quality metrics to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Lead product and process issue resolution using structured 8D methods.
• Partner with suppliers and manufacturing to identify root causes and corrective actions.
• Drive quality productivity and cost-reduction initiatives.
• Proactively communicate quality risks and recommendations to cross-functional stakeholders.
• Present data clearly, adjusting detail to audience.
• Collaborate effectively across functions and escalate as needed.
• Use quality metrics to support business priorities and drive measurable improvement.

Skills

Problem solving

Data analysis

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science, or related field

Tools

APQP

FMEA

PPAP

DOE

Statistical analysis

Job description

Newell Brands is seeking a Quality Engineer to drive product and supplier quality across the Writing portfolio from development through production. You will partner with R&D, Supply Chain, Manufacturing and Brand teams to prevent defects and lead improvements.

The role emphasizes structured problem solving, data-driven decisions, and ensuring robust supplier capability while aligning with business goals. Travel up to 10% may be required.