Hybrid Senior Supplier Quality Engineer

at Regal Rexnord

• Job title: Senior Supplier Quality Engineer
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior
• Salary: $89,000 - $140,000 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: ERP
• Location requirements: Hybrid, United States

About the role

• Senior Supplier Quality Engineer driving supplier quality initiatives within global supply chain management. Leading supplier development projects employing Six Sigma and Lean methodologies to enhance product quality.

Responsibilities

• Assess and develop suppliers by evaluating capability, capacity, risk, and overall performance to meet Regal Rexnord standards.
• Support the deployment and compliance of standardized quality processes, policies, and procedures.
• Provide influential leadership through mentoring and skill development for both suppliers and internal teams.
• Conduct supplier audits, analyze results, and implement Supplier Development Plans and corrective actions.
• Lead APQP, PPAP, corrective/preventive actions, and continuous improvement efforts to reduce variation and improve process control.
• Partner with internal stakeholders and suppliers on technical quality issues, cost-reduction initiatives, and supply chain optimization.
• Drive improvements in product and process quality using metrics, analytics, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Monitor, maintain, and report supplier performance metrics across global manufacturing facilities.
• Support resolution of systemic supplier quality issues to improve customer satisfaction.
• Implement and promote standardized quality best practices across the supply base.
• Train suppliers and internal teams in advanced quality tools and problem-solving methodologies.
• Use customer and internal feedback to drive continuous improvement across the supply chain.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Materials, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering with 7+ years of Supplier Quality and/or Quality Assurance experience
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes with expertise in at least two areas (e.g., castings, forgings, machining, plastics, coatings, heat treatment, metallurgy).
• Proficient in quality tools and methodologies: Six Sigma, APQP, PPAP, PFD, FMEA, PCP, MSA, SPC.
• Demonstrated problem-solving, root-cause analysis, and statistical methods.
• Strong Computer Literacy with MS Office products
• Strong analytical and project management abilities.
• Experience with formal supplier assessments, ISO 9001, TS16949, AIAG, CQI and AS 9100 based assessments and various supplier audits.
• Background in metrology, inspection methods, and new product development.
• Experience with ERP systems
• Ability to work effectively across all organizational levels and within matrix teams, including supplier networks.
• Proven leadership experience with change management and stakeholder engagement.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Coverage
• Spending accounts (HSA, Health Care FSA and Dependent Care FSA)
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• 401k Retirement Plan with Matching Employer Contributions
• Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
• Paid Leaves
• Tuition Assistance