Supplier Quality Engineer: Root Cause & Continuous Improvement

City of Shakopee, MN; Mansfield (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Emerson is seeking a Quality Engineer to lead supplier quality initiatives from Mansfield, MA. You will provide data-driven analysis on nonconformances, work with suppliers to root-cause issues, and coordinate cross-functional teams to drive corrective actions.

The role includes MRB participation, supplier audits, and continuous improvement efforts. The position requires 5+ years in Manufacturing or Supplier Quality Engineering, a technical degree, and up to 20% travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Quality Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or similar technical discipline is required.
• A minimum of five (5) years of Manufacturing Engineering or Supplier Quality Engineering experience.
• Experience with materials, manufacturing technologies, and manufacturing processes such as forging, casting, and machining.
• Excellent data analysis and problem-solving skills.
• Able to facilitate work with cross-functional groups to drive results.
• Up to 20% travel required.

Responsibilities

• Provide suppliers timely nonconformance data for rejected product.
• Provide suppliers problem-solving and root cause analysis support to eliminate recurrences of non-conformances.
• Act as a liaison between suppliers and internal teams to eliminate issues impacting quality.
• Participate in daily MRB meetings to review nonconformances and identify dispositions.
• Assist QA with supplier correction of documentation errors and permanent resolution of recurring issues.
• Manage and monitor SCARs (Supplier Corrective Action Requests).
• Ensure supplier corrective and preventative actions are implemented and proven effective.
• Conduct periodic supplier audits and performance assessments.
• Work with Manufacturing and Engineering to address supplier issues related to Design, Manufacturability, or Quality.
• Drive continual improvement initiatives and maintain vendor relationships.
• Create monthly reports
• Work with credit and debit memos

Skills

Data analysis

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Quality Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Emerson is seeking a Quality Engineer to lead supplier quality initiatives from Mansfield, MA. You will provide data-driven analysis on nonconformances, work with suppliers to root-cause issues, and coordinate cross-functional teams to drive corrective actions.

The role includes MRB participation, supplier audits, and continuous improvement efforts. The position requires 5+ years in Manufacturing or Supplier Quality Engineering, a technical degree, and up to 20% travel.