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Supplier Quality Manager

Solon, OH, USFull-time2026-10-06 → 2026-11-11
Hybrid

Core

Develop and implement supplier quality strategy, manage supplier quality issues, and lead the Supplier Quality Engineering team for the Electrical Connections business.

Role type

Senior Supplier Quality Manager (Leadership)

Builds

Supplier quality programs, corrective action plans, and performance metrics for purchased materials and finished goods.

Domain

Electrical connections manufacturing and global supply chain

Required skills

Supplier quality strategy, team leadership and mentoring, SCAR resolution, PPAP guidance, supplier performance metrics, supplier audits and risk evaluation, continuous improvement facilitation, global supply chain negotiation, ISO 9001 and APQP knowledge, FMEA and Control Plans expertise, RCCA and 8D problem-solving

Preferred skills

Master's degree in engineering or quality management, 8+ years in supplier quality/engineering, 3+ years in leadership, ASQ CQE/CQM certification, Lean Six Sigma Green/Black Belt

Technologies

ISO 9001, APQP, PPAP, SPC, FMEA, Control Plans, GD&T, RCCA, 8D, 5-Why

Responsibilities

Develop and implement supplier quality strategy, grow and mentor the SQE team, partner with Sourcing and Engineering to align quality goals, support resolution of supplier quality issues and SCARs, guide PPAP for purchased materials, establish supplier performance metrics, conduct supplier audits and risk evaluations, support customer and supplier onsite visits

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities