Supplier Quality Engineer: Zero-Defect & Lean Champion

Whirlpool Corporation; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Whirlpool employee discount

Education reimbursement

Job summary

Whirlpool Corporation in Tulsa, OK is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to drive a zero-defect mindset and Lean/Six Sigma initiatives across the supplier base. You will lead cross-functional teams to resolve issues from design through production and ensure robust PPAP and RMA processes.

The role requires a bachelor’s in engineering or science, 2+ years in manufacturing, and 1+ years with 8D, FMEA, or PPAP.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Science.
• 2+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• 1+ years of experience with 8D, Drill Deep Drill Wide, 5 Why, Kaizen, FMEA, or PPAP.
• Certified Six Sigma Green/Black Belt preferred.
• 4+ years in Supplier Quality or a quality role in manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Champion root cause analysis/8D/kaizens and implementation of corrective/preventive actions for top failures with cross-functional teams.
• Identify, analyze and solve problems by leading cross functional improvement teams.
• Establish specific short/long term quality goals for assigned suppliers and drive continuous improvement.
• Oversee PPAP submittals to ensure content meets Whirlpool standards.
• Manage suppliers to ensure seamless product launches for new parts or processes.
• Implement No Defect Forwarding strategies with suppliers.
• Provide real-time failure analysis for test failures and assembly issues.
• Travel to suppliers for process/quality assessments.
• Identify and drive improvements on leading failure modes using SIR, TCQ, FPY data.
• Link quality with design, manufacturing, procurement, marketing, etc.
• Manage multiple assignments concurrently.
• Manage RMA process with SOX compliance.

Skills

Root cause analysis

Cross-functional teamwork

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Science

Tools

SAP

SAS

Google Apps

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Whirlpool Corporation in Tulsa, OK is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to drive a zero-defect mindset and Lean/Six Sigma initiatives across the supplier base. You will lead cross-functional teams to resolve issues from design through production and ensure robust PPAP and RMA processes.

The role requires a bachelor’s in engineering or science, 2+ years in manufacturing, and 1+ years with 8D, FMEA, or PPAP.