Supplier Quality Manager (Glass and Hardware)

Cornerstone Building Brands; Cary (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision benefits

PTO and holidays

401k and retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Training and professional development

Job summary

Cornerstone Building Brands is seeking a Supplier Quality Manager to drive quality improvement with suppliers, lead coaching initiatives, and ensure compliance with company standards.

This role requires a proactive approach to mentoring suppliers, implementing best practices, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. You will mentor suppliers, conduct audits, and guide corrective actions to achieve zero defects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field.
• Six Sigma Black Belt certification preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in supplier quality or manufacturing quality roles.
• Strong training, coaching, and mentoring skills.
• Ability to analyze supplier data and drive performance improvement.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; able to influence suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Lead supplier coaching programs to enhance quality processes and performance.
• Develop and deliver training for suppliers on quality control methods and 8D problem solving.
• Provide hands-on coaching on material/component specs and requirements.
• Mentor suppliers through process improvements and compliance initiatives.
• Coordinate corrective and preventive actions with suppliers to sustain improvements.
• Conduct supplier audits and follow-up coaching for long-term compliance.
• Support onboarding of new suppliers with strong quality capabilities.

Skills

Training & coaching

Supplier mentoring

Data analysis

Communication skills

Domestic travel 25-50%

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

Six Sigma Black Belt

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Quality management systems

Supplier management tools

Job description

Cornerstone Building Brands is seeking a Supplier Quality Manager to drive quality improvement with suppliers, lead coaching initiatives, and ensure compliance with company standards. This role requires a proactive approach to mentoring suppliers, implementing best practices, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead supplier coaching programs to enhance quality processes, defect prevention, and performance optimization.
• Develop and implementtraining forsuppliers on quality control methodologies, 8D problem-solving, and root cause analysis.
• Provide hands-on coaching to suppliers on material and component specifications, ensuring adherence to requirements.
• Act as a mentor and consultant, guiding suppliers through process improvements and compliance initiatives.
• Work with suppliers toestablishcorrective and preventive action plans, ensuring sustainable quality improvements.
• Conduct supplier audits and follow-up coaching to ensure long-term success in meeting company standards.
• Implement supplier development roadmaps, tracking progress toward zero defects and quality excellence.
• Collaborate with Strategic Sourcing toidentify, approve, and onboard new suppliers with strong quality capabilities.
• Support supplier innovation and improvement projects that drive cost efficiency and process optimization.
• Assist with new product launches and material/component qualifications, ensuring supplier readiness.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement, holding suppliers accountable for quality performance and growth.

PRODUCT CATEGORY EXPERIENCE

• Strong understanding of window hardware components, including hinges, locks, handles, and sealing systems.
• Experience in glass manufacturing, including tempering, coating, insulating, and structural glazing applications.
• Familiarity with quality standards for glass thickness, coatings, durability, and optical clarity.
• Expertise in thermal performance and energy efficiency in window glass and hardware integration.
• Ability to assess and improve supplier quality in window components, ensuring material consistency and defect reduction.
• Knowledge of AAMA and NFRC regulations and compliance with residential glass applications.
• The product category is subject to change, requiring adaptability in managing supplier quality across various materials and manufacturing processes

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Industrial Discipline, ora relatedfield.
• Six Sigma Black Belt certification preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in supplier quality or manufacturing quality roles.
• Strongexpertisein training, coaching, and mentoring suppliers.
• Ability to analyze supplier data and lead performance improvement strategies.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, withanability to influence and educate suppliers.
• Minimum 25% up to 50%domestictravelisrequired.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, quality systems, and supplier management tools.

Additional Information

Why work for Cornerstone Building Brands?

Our teams are at the heart of our purpose to positively contribute to the communities where we live, work and play. Full-time* team members receive** medical, dental and vision benefits starting day 1. Other benefits include PTO, paid holidays, FSA, life insurance, LTD, STD, 401k, EAP, discount programs, tuition reimbursement, training, and professional development. You can also join one of our Employee Resource Groups which help support our commitment to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment.

*Full-time is defined as regularly working 30+ hours per week. **Union programs may vary depending on the collective bargaining agreement.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Why work for Cornerstone Building Brands?

Our teams are at the heart of our purpose to positively contribute to the communities where welive, work and play. Full-time* team members receive** medical, dental and vision benefits starting day 1. Other benefits include PTO, paid holidays, FSA, life insurance, LTD, STD, 401k, EAP, discount programs, tuition reimbursement, training, and professional development.

*Full-time is defined as regularly working 30+ hours per week. **Union programs may vary depending on the collective bargaining agreement.

Cornerstone Building Brands is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, or status as a protected veteran. You can find the Equal Employment Opportunity Poster here. You can also view Your Right to Work Poster here along with This Organizations Participation in E-Verify Poster here. If you'd like to view a copy of the company's affirmative action planfor protected veterans or individuals with disabilities or policy statement, please contact Human Resources at 281-897-7788 or [e-mail]. If you have a disability and you believe that you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please contact Human Resources at 281-897-7788 or [e-mail]. This email is used exclusively to assist disabled job seekers whose disability prevents them from being able to apply online. Only emails received for this purpose will be returned. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or technical issues not related to a disability, will not receive a response.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) of 2018

Must be at least 18 years of age to apply.