Supplier Quality Engineer

Job Description

If you are an Engineering / Quality professional looking for an opportunity to grow, Copeland has an exciting opportunity for you! Based at our Cudahy, WI location as a Commodity Supplier Quality Engineer you will be supporting commodities directly related to Vilter brand compressors. You will support regional suppliers for Copeland brand compressors, driving metrics of cost, delivery and quality to support the business objectives and use skills such as problem solving, advance quality planning, design for manufacturing, identifying non-conformances. In this position, you have the responsibility to coordinate with procurement counterparts in strategic and tactical supply base decisions regionally and be part of a team in a center led supply chain organization.

AS A SUPPLIER QUALITY ENGINEER, YOU WILL:

• Evaluate suppliers by leading/conducting quality system audits using the Copeland Supplier Audit (CSA).  Assist with source selection and development of suppliers regionally.

• Process, review and disposition of PPAPs, deviations, audit findings, and supplier corrective actions. Assure that supplier controls and processes are capable of consistently producing components meeting all requirements. Assure supplier PFMEA, Control Plans, and other process documentation is adequate.

• Develop and support suppliers through visits, process audits, lean projects, providing manufacturing process technical guidance, and other means as appropriate.

• Support new product development programs and supplier transitions. Participate in design reviews and provide commodity related design improvement suggestions for global sourcing, design/manufacturing optimization, and process/tool design.

• Assignments as a Regional Suppler Quality representative, supporting other commodities in the Northern Midwest region, directly supporting commodity leaders / managers based in Sidney, Ohio.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, & SKILLS:

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering / Manufacturing (or equivalent work experience)

• Quality engineering experience including formal training in: APQP; Flow Charting, Control plans, PFMEA, Statistical Process Control, Measurement System Analysis (Gage R&R)

• Written and verbal communication and leadership thru all levels of a global corporation.  Preparing slides for communication to leadership.

• Problem Solving, Corrective Action, Process Improvement Techniques, Quality Auditing; Quality Systems; ISO 9001 and/or IATF16949

• Read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications including GD&T.

• Computers and software as relates to business and quality needs.

• Up to 30% travel to North American suppliers and Copeland operation locations.

• Legal authorization to work in the United States - Sponsorship will not be provided for this position.

PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, & SKILLS:

• Masters Degree in Engineering or MBA

• Certifications in ASQ (CQA, CQE, CSQP), Certified 6 Sigma Green Belt or Equivalent

• Balance and understand various needs of stakeholders (Operations, Procurement, Product Engineering, suppliers), adapt decision making process to the situation and collaborate towards a common goal.

• Collect and use data to make decisions and drive results.  Plan and align your work towards strategic and tactical goals.  Provide clear and concise updates to our internal Project Management Organization.

• Advanced statistics, problem solving, and process improvement techniques.

• Understanding/knowledge of Lean principles (Kaizen, Std work, Kanban, VSM, Continuous Flow, 5S+1, Poke-yoke, waste elimination)

Collaboration First Hybrid Work Arrangements:

This role is hybrid eligible with the requirement to be in office at least three days per week. Colleagues are expected to demonstrate a collaboration first mindset, which is the understanding that teams will work together in-person and colleagues should be flexible to adjust their hybrid days based on business needs. You will have an opportunity to work with your team and leader to determine when you should be in the office to drive meaningful connections and to best serve our customers.

Why Work in the Greater Milwaukee Area  

Cudahy is a quaint community located in Milwaukee County, where clean neighborhoods mingle with acres of parkland, major transportation access, and big-city attractions all within an arm's reach, with a small-town feel. Cudahy has six county parks and 823 acres of parkland, seasonal farmers markets in front of City Hall, and miles of beautiful lake Michigan shoreline. With lots of community involvement, the city has many family-friendly events throughout the year.    

The area is home to several major league sports teams, including the Milwaukee Bucks and Milwaukee Brewers, with Lambeau Field, home of the Green Bay Packers, just 2 hours away!    

Traveling in and out of the area is also a breeze! General Mitchell International Airport is just minutes away, with Chicago O’Hare International Airport just a little over an hour away.  

About Our Location  

The 150-year history of the Vilter brand tells a rich story of perseverance and drive to cultivate continuous innovation within the industrial refrigeration and gas compression industries. We offer the latest products and solutions for industrial refrigerators and oil and gas compression. Approximately 300 employees work in Cudahy, who all support a multitude of business functions. With the blend of businesses and functions represented under this one roof, there are many opportunities for advancement within the Cudahy location.  

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