Supplier Quality and Development Engineer

Supplier Quality and Development Engineer

Apply for the Supplier Quality and Development Engineer role at Carlisle Brake & Friction
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Welcome to Centro Motion, a global leader in manufacturing friction products, information and control devices, mechanical power transmission products, and thermal and motion controls. Our solutions are used in transportation, agriculture, construction, mining and industrial environments, and are designed to meet the unique needs of OEMs and aftermarket networks.

We pride ourselves on deep subject matter expertise, long‑term partnerships, and a drive for innovation and continuous improvement to help our customers achieve their goals.

• Design and maintain standards, policies, procedures, and manuals for Supplier Quality regarding new supply sources, supplier quality relations, standardization of measurements, and acceptable criteria of materials; compile supplier performance KPI metrics and participate in supplier scorecard development.
• Ensure suppliers meet Centro Motion requirements and develop suppliers to meet these requirements as needed.
• Support the Sourcing team in the selection and quality of potential suppliers and support NPD (New Product Development) projects.
• Interface with personnel from multiple Centro Motion plants to resolve chronic or major supplier issues and verify suppliers understand process/product requirements.
• Implement and maintain quality improvement and auditing systems with suppliers focusing on process controls, quality control, quality management and quality systems.
• Review engineering specifications and drawings to determine suppliers’ abilities to meet parameters, and review new and modified product designs from a material standpoint, advising modifications when necessary.
• Review and approve Suppliers PPAPs; audit deliverables including Control Plans, Capability Studies, Part layouts, Gage R&R, PFEMA, and support or lead project management efforts regarding supplier changes.
• Involve suppliers, internal resources, plant personnel to drive containment and closed‑loop closure to significant quality issues; ensure resolution using appropriate problem‑solving methodology such as Root Cause, 8D, and decision matrices.
• Assist multiple Centro Motion plants on third‑party audit regarding supplier qualifications and performance.
• Assist Purchasing and Customer Service to expedite product from suppliers in urgent situations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Education: BS degree in an engineering related field.
• Experience and Training:
  • 5+ years of demonstrated quality systems knowledge and experience.
  • 50–75% travel.
  • Broad knowledge of manufacturing systems.
  • Ability to summarize test data, use problem‑solving tools (KT, 8D, etc.).
  • Familiarity with advanced quality planning including AIAG Advanced Quality Planning and Control Plan, FMEAs, PPAPs, MSA, SPC standards.
  • Experience with Minitab or other statistical tools.
  • Strong self‑motivation, communication, customer satisfaction focus, analytical thinking, and teamwork skills.
• Licenses/Certificates: Six Sigma Green or Black Belt or Certified Quality Engineer preferred.
• Technology/Equipment: Previous experience as an auditor for ISO 9001/TS 16949 or VDA Quality Systems.
• Competencies:
  • Customer Service (internal/external) – manage difficult or emotional situations, respond promptly, solicit feedback, meet commitments.
  • Ethics – treat people with respect, keep commitments, inspire trust, act with integrity.
  • Teamwork – balance team and individual responsibilities, give/receive feedback, build positive spirit.
  • Analytical – synthesize complex information, design workflows.
  • Problem‑solving – identify and resolve problems quickly, develop solutions.
  • Planning/Organizing – prioritize, plan, set goals.
  • Adaptability – manage competing demands, adjust to change.
  • Quality Management – search for ways to improve quality, demonstrate accuracy.
  • Interpersonal skills – resolve conflict, maintain confidentiality, listen, encourage new ideas.

• Comprehensive
  
  Health Benefits:
  
  medical, dental, vision coverage for positions of 30+ hours/week.
• Health Savings…