Supplier Quality Engineer: Lead PPAP & 8D Quality Improvement

Whirlpool, Inc.; Clyde (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Employee discount

Reimbursement programs

Job summary

Whirlpool Corporation in Clyde, Ohio seeks a Supplier Quality Engineer to lead quality initiatives with suppliers, diagnose defects, and ensure PPAP and 8D compliance. The role is onsite and reports to the Supplier Quality Engineering group.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree and 1+ year in manufacturing, with strong problem-solving, teamwork, and communication skills. Responsibilities include rapid response, kaizen, containment, and cross-functional collaboration to prevent

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field.
• 1+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain product knowledge.
• Provide Rapid Response diagnostic services and initiate actions to address supplier-related issues.
• Drive CAL and Reliability evaluation processes.
• Validate and execute non-conforming part containment procedures and provide reports.
• Monitor line returns and non-conforming parts and take corrective actions.
• Lead assigned supplier improvement projects and travel to supplier locations as necessary.

Skills

PPAP

8D Problem Solving

Kaizen

GD&T

Blueprint reading

Quality Tools

Leadership

Excel

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Job description

Whirlpool Corporation in Clyde, Ohio seeks a Supplier Quality Engineer to lead quality initiatives with suppliers, diagnose defects, and ensure PPAP and 8D compliance. The role is onsite and reports to the Supplier Quality Engineering group.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree and 1+ year in manufacturing, with strong problem-solving, teamwork, and communication skills. Responsibilities include rapid response, kaizen, containment, and cross-functional collaboration to prevent