Supply Quality Engineer

Kelvion; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Kelvion, based in the Knoxville area, seeks a Supply Quality Engineer to monitor and improve supplier quality. You will conduct supplier audits, review quality documentation, and ensure compliance with Kelvion’s standards for heat exchange solutions.

Collaborative cross-function involvement with procurement, engineering, and production is essential. The role emphasizes root-cause analysis, CAPA coordination, and continuous improvement across the supplier base to ensure reliable, high-quality

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, materials science, or related field.
• Experience with industrial manufacturing, mechanical components, or thermal systems is beneficial.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including root cause analysis and corrective action tools.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and communicate with cross-functional teams and suppliers.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 or similar quality management systems and willingness to support audits.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and improve supplier quality performance through audits and documentation.
• Lead root cause investigations and coordinate corrective and preventive actions with suppliers.
• Define quality requirements with procurement, engineering and production teams.
• Support qualification of new suppliers and materials and maintain metrics/reports.
• Drive continuous-improvement initiatives within the supply base and risk assessments.

Skills

Quality engineering

Quality management

Quality control

Quality assurance

Product quality

Root cause analysis

8D

FMEA

SPC

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, materials science, or related technical field

Tools

8D Method

FMEA

SPC

Job description

Company Description Kelvion is a leading global developer and manufacturer of heat exchange solutions, known for its strong focus on innovation and sustainability. The company delivers advanced thermal management solutions that support reliable and efficient operations across diverse sectors, including data centers, hydrogen production, heat pumps, marine, HVAC, refrigeration, and the food and beverage industry. With a global sales, service, and production network, Kelvion is positioned to support customers wherever they operate. Its comprehensive service offerings, from site installation to technical support and replacement parts, are designed to optimize performance and extend product lifecycles. Kelvion is driven by the mission of shaping a sustainable and reliable future together with its customers and employees.
Role Description The Supply Quality Engineer is a full‑time, on‑site role based in the Knoxville Metropolitan Area. This role is responsible for monitoring and improving the quality performance of suppliers, including conducting supplier audits, reviewing quality documentation, and ensuring compliance with Kelvion’s quality standards. The Supply Quality Engineer will analyze product quality issues, lead root cause investigations, and coordinate corrective and preventive actions with suppliers. Day‑to‑day activities include collaborating with procurement, engineering, and production teams to define quality requirements, supporting qualification of new suppliers and materials, and maintaining metrics and reports related to supplier quality. The position also involves driving continuous‑improvement initiatives within the supply base and contributing to risk assessments and supplier development programs.
Qualifications

• Candidates should possess skills in Quality Engineering and Quality Management to design, implement, and maintain robust supplier quality processes.
• Candidates should possess skills in Quality Control and Quality Assurance to monitor incoming materials, verify compliance, and manage nonconformities effectively.
• Candidates should possess skills related to Product Quality to ensure supplier components meet specifications and support reliable performance of heat exchange solutions.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, materials science, or a related technical field; equivalent experience may be considered.
• Experience working with industrial manufacturing, mechanical components, or thermal systems is highly beneficial.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, including experience with root cause analysis and corrective action tools (e.g., 8D, FMEA, SPC).
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, and industry standards, and to communicate clearly with cross‑functional teams and suppliers.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 or similar quality management systems and willingness to support audits and continuous‑improvement initiatives.