Senior Supplier Quality Engineer

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Trane Technologies is hiring a Senior Supplier Quality Engineer in Grand Rapids, MI. This position is responsible for the execution and optimization of the supplier quality system. This position will work cross functionally with Operations, Engineering and Quality to continuously improve supplier performance through the execution of various Supplier Quality Processes (i.e. SCAR, AUDIT, NCM, PPAP, and Supplier Monitoring). This will include ensuring compliance to the Global Supplier Quality Manual as defined in Trane Technologies Business Operating System (BOS). 

Thrive at work and at home:

• Benefits kick in on DAY ONE for you and your family, including health insurance and holistic wellness programs that include generous incentives – WE DARE TO CARE! 

• Family building benefits include fertility coverage and adoption/surrogacy assistance. 

• 401K match up to 6%, plus an additional 2% core contribution = up to 8% company contribution.  

• Paid time off, including in support of volunteer and parental leave needs.    

• Educational and training opportunities through company programs along with tuition assistance and student debt support.  

• Learn more about our benefits here!

Where is the work:

On-site (5 days). The company has designated this role as safety sensitive.

What you will do: 

Responsible for ensuring product quality across the entire supply chain—from supplier to customer—for multiple product lines, including support for New Product Development (NPD). This role provides direct leadership to the Supplier Quality team, including Supplier Quality Engineers and Technicians. It ensures adherence to the Trane Technologies Global Supplier Quality Manual and the Business Operating System (BOS), while driving continuous improvement with suppliers and internal stakeholders. Additionally, this role leads effective root cause analysis to prevent recurrence of non‑conformances across all the following areas:

• Lead day-to-day supplier quality operations for the Grand Rapids manufacturing sites.
• Supervise and mentor Supplier Quality personnel.
• Coordinate workload, priorities, and skills development for the team.
• Serve as primary operational escalation point for supplier performance issues.
• Develop and manage strategy to achieve supplier quality metrics, driving performance toward goals and creating action plans to address any areas that do not meet expectations.
• Supplier Quality - improve supplier quality by working with procurement, engineering, and suppliers. Enforce supplier chargeback process, capturing COPQ
• Provides suppliers with technical oversight and expertise in areas such as process development, PFMEA, control plans, PPAP, measurement systems, standard work, and error proofing when required.
• Ownership and management of SCAR's and follow-through activities of containment, root cause analysis, countermeasures, and verification of effectiveness by the supplier.
• Monitor, support and coordinate Supplier deviations (SDR and SPDCR). Take a leading role in defect analysis and continuous improvement efforts with goal of zero defects
• Management of supplier-caused quality escapes which may include on-site intervention.
• Manage supplier recovery initiatives as it relates to warranty, concessions, and production interruptions.
• Oversee planning and approval of PPAPs collaborating with Quality and Engineering to help the supplier understand their objectives and our design requirements. 
• Lead Materials Review Board activity for components, coordinate activities between production, manufacturing, and manufacturing/design engineering. Responsible for material disposition. Lead containment activities, dispositions, RMA, and complete RTV for returning non-conforming material, MRB cage, and supplier chargeback/recovery process. Manage the overall NCM process.
• Analyze data from NCM and MRB dispositions to identify trends, drive Supplier Corrective Action Requests (SCARs), and highlight improvement opportunities with suppliers and internal cross functional teams as required.
• Regularly interface with both supplier and manufacturing to clarify and provide engineering input on supplier related issues (position requires coordination with MRB, Design Engineering, Leadership, support and shop personnel to resolve manufacturing and supplier problems)
• Leverage corporate supplier quality and supplier development team when needed.
• Establish and manage Receiving Inspection processes.
• Drive continuous improvement for all elements of the Quality System.
• Know and comply with the Trane Quality Policy
• Work well with colleagues and produce results within a fast-paced and high-pressure atmosphere. Combine strong attention to detail with an orientation towards results/execution.
• Create, maintain, and report daily, weekly and/or monthly KPIs
• Maintain KRONOS Pay System by reviewing, editing, and approving employee timecards
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Key Competencies:

• We are seeking a high-energy Quality Engineer with a pragmatic problem-solving approach and compressed sense of time.
• Have a proven track record PPAP responsibility and addressing Quality issues with high visibility within an organization, a mindset of continuous improvement and a passion for root cause analysis.
• Requires a metric/results driven individual with a demonstrated experience in a Lean Manufacturing philosophy.
• Possess a strong understanding of effective Quality systems and methodologies and their impact on both the internal and external business environments; experience working in an ISO 9001 environment
• Capable of using inspection tools (gages, optical comparator, CMM, etc.) and knowledgeable with manufacturing processes.
• Able to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously; able to engage members of Engineering, Sales, Purchasing or other teams as needed to address quality issues.
• Able to assist on the production floor as needed to ensure quality process compliance.
• Working knowledge of APQP, PPAP's, and First Article Submission.   
• Proficiency with MS Office Outlook, Excel, Word, Access, and PowerPoint.
   

What you will bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field preferred. Will consider experience in lieu of a degree. High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 5+ years previous manufacturing experience in a quality role preferred
• Proficient with Microsoft Office products 
• ASQ Certified Quality Engineering certification preferred.
• Strong GD&T experience and knowledge with application of machined and fabricated parts.
• Knowledge of various quality system methodologies; CAR/8D, 5 Why's, Pareto Analysis, DFMEA, PFEMA, PPAP, APQP, etc. is a must.
• Knowledge of the ISO 9001:2015 Quality System preferred.

Compensation: 

Pay Range: $90,000 - $125,000

Disclaimer: We strive to provide competitive compensation for this position, tailored to a variety of factors. The actual compensation will depend on elements such as seniority, merit, geographic location, education, experience, travel requirements, and union designation. Our compensation range is generally based on the national average for the country. Additionally, benefits may vary depending on the region, business alignment, union involvement, and employee status. 

Equal Employment Opportunity: 

We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits and programs. We are 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, pregnancy, age, marital status, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any legally protected status.