We are seeking an experienced Advanced Supplier Quality Engineer professional to join our team. The Advanced Supplier Quality Engineer will play a critical role in ensuring the execution of the Advanced Product Quality Planning process and Control Plan at external suppliers to Schneider Electric.
This role offers the opportunity to work from one of our three locations: Franklin, TN; Chicago, IL; or Boston, MA.
Travel Expections 30%-60% within North America.
What will you do?
- Advanced Product Quality Planning Deployment: Oversee the deployment of Advanced Product Quality Planning related to the development and project phase of purchased components and products, ensuring compliance with Schneider Electric purchasing requirements. This includes involvement in all five phases, with a focus on phases two through four.
- Supplier Training and Standards: Ensure suppliers receive necessary training and materials from AIAG and Schneider Electric, and verify that defined standards are properly applied, leading to successful Production Part Approval Process and hand-off to the responsible site Supplier Quality Engineer.
- Process Qualification: Manage the process qualification at suppliers, including control plan implementation, capability studies, pilot runs, Run at Rate, and process audits, with early involvement of plant Supplier Quality Engineer. Ensure approved Production Part Approval Process status is validated prior to Start of Production.
- Technical Recommendations: Provide recommendations and technical decisions to ensure a defect-free process through program management. Collaborate with the Supplier Quality Development leader to manage progress and convergence plans with low-performing suppliers.
- IT Tools and Monitoring: Utilize agreed IT tools to monitor Production Part Approval Process and create an Incoming Validation plan, ensuring fully verified Measurement Systems Analysis before project transfer to the plant Supplier Quality Engineer.
- Action Plans: Manage action plans with suppliers in case of deviation approval, ensuring closure within six months of Start of Production.
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Who will you report to? Advanced Supplier Quality Global Director.
For this U.S. based position, the expected compensation range is $135,000 to $150,000 per year and an additional uncapped commission. The compensation range for this full-time position applies to candidates located within the United States. Our salary ranges are determined by reviewing roles of similar responsibility and level. Within the salary range, individual pay is determined by several factors including performance, knowledge, job-General related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Schneider Electric also offers a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees, inclusive of medical (with member reward points), dental, vision, and basic life insurance, Benefit Bucks (credits to apply towards your benefits), flexible work arrangements, paid family leaves, 401(k) + match, well-being and recognition (including service anniversary) programs, 12 holidays per year, 15 days of paid time off per year (pro-rated in the first year of employment based on start date), opportunity to purchase company stock (eligibility depends on start date), and military leave benefits.
You must submit an online application to be considered for the position. The Company will accept applications on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.
What qualifications will make you successful for this role?
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or related field is required; a Master's degree is a plus.
- Minimum of five years in Advanced Product Quality Planning relevant roles with suppliers. Operations experience is mandatory, with procurement or Supplier Quality experience desired.
- Expert in Manufacturing Quality Basics and Core Quality Tools: Process Flow Diagram, Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis, Control Plan, Measurement Systems Analysis, Statistical Process Control, Problem Solving (8D).
- Understanding of Industrial processes, lean manufacturing, Define Measure Analyze Improve Control problem-solving skills, and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing.
- Experience in Offer creation Process and establishing quality requirements, including Critical to Quality.
- Technical knowledge of specific categories such as Plastics, Injection, Casting, Electronics, Sheet Metal, Stampings.
- Proven experience in supplier management and product design.
- Strong background in quality management.
- Understanding of procurement management.
- Excellent negotiation skills.
- Effective communication at all organizational levels.
- Active listening skills with strong written and oral communication.
- Risk mitigation mindset and familiarity with supplier management.
- Ability to work in a matrix organization with an international mindset.
We know skills and competencies show up in many ways and can be based on your life experience. If you do not necessarily meet all the requirements that are listed, we still encourage you to apply for the position.
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