Principal Supplier Quality Engineer- EMD
Core
Technical authority for supplier quality across critical electromechanical supplier domains, defining strategy, standards, and driving systemic improvement initiatives.
Role type
Principal Supplier Quality Engineer (Technical Leader)
Builds
Global supply base quality strategies, part qualification standards, and supplier capability development
Domain
Manufacturing / Supply Chain / Electromechanical Systems
Required skills
Statistical process control (SPC, Gage R&R, DOE), GD&T and tolerance analysis, structured problem-solving (8D, Six Sigma, root cause), supplier selection and qualification, cross-functional influence, project leadership, technical strategy definition
Preferred skills
Six Sigma Black Belt, Lean manufacturing, APQP, executive-level communication, international supplier development, mentoring engineers
Technologies
SPC, Gage R&R, DOE, 8D, Six Sigma, APQP, GD&T
Responsibilities
Define and drive supplier quality strategy and standards; Lead complex cross-functional problem solving and systemic improvement; Influence supplier selection, qualification, and capability development; Provide technical oversight on PPAP, audits, and qualification processes; Mentor and develop engineers; Translate complex technical issues into actionable insights for leadership
Seniority
Principal, strategy & mentorship
