Sr Supplier Quality Engineer at Whirlpool in Greenville, OH

The team you will be a part of

The Quality Assurance team analyzes and implements quality standards for components, materials or services. Applies measures, sampling methods, testing methodology and other procedures to ensure that quality standards are met. Prepares reports and recommends improvements. Collaborates with suppliers and ensures effective corrective actions are implemented when needed and contributes to supplier quality improvement programs.

This role in summary

As a Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE), you will drive the manufacturing site supply base toward operational excellence. You will ensure compliance with raw material designs, implement supplier audits, manage corrective actions, and oversee PPAP (First Part Approvals). You will work closely with Procurement to ensure the robust development of the supplier network.
Note: This position requires availability for all shifts and includes supervising Engineering Technicians.

Your responsibilities will include

• Approval & Compliance: Ensure all components meet design specifications through the PPAP approval process. Determine the approval/rejection of components based on impact to production.
• Issue Resolution: Provide "Rapid Response" diagnostics for assembly line issues. Manage 8D reports and the Controlled Shipping process to ensure effective containment.
• Supplier Auditing: Create and execute audit processes based on supplier performance and component criticality.
• Operational Finance: Manage the RMA (Return Material Authorization) procedure, ensuring full SOX compliance for quarantined or rejected materials.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify quality improvement opportunities and lead problem-solving via Kaizen initiatives.
• Leadership: Supervise Engineer Technicians and provide direction on corrective actions and rework implementation.

Minimum requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree (Mechanical or Electrical engineering preferred).
• Experience: 5+ years in a manufacturing environment.
• Leadership: Proven skills in managing quality associates.

Preferred skills and experiences

• Technical Knowledge: Experience with refrigeration components (motors, compressors, pumps).
• Process Expertise: Mastery of APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning) and PPAP processes.
• Quality Tools: Proficiency in WCM (World Class Manufacturing) tools, specifically 8D Problem Solving and Kaizen.
• Technical Literacy: Ability to read complex blueprints and apply GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerance).
• Software: Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite, and statistical analysis tools.

What we offer

Our goal is to provide an environment that helps you bring your best to Whirlpool every day. While employees in this role work in-person Monday through Friday. We offer flexibility and industry-leading time-off benefits that will help you balance what’s important at work and at home, including:

Always On Flexibility - You will have the autonomy to manage personal, family, and outside-of-work commitments as needed.
Two-Week Work from Anywhere - Minimum of one-week increments for a total of two weeks per year.
Sabbatical - Four weeks paid leave after every five years of service.