Quality & Supplier Development Engineer

Overview

Join Our Team as a Quality & Supplier Development Engineer at Andis! Are you passionate about driving quality from concept to customer? Do you enjoy working hands‑on with products, processes, and suppliers to ensure excellence at every step? Andis Company has a unique opportunity for a Quality & Supplier Development Engineer to influence both internal manufacturing processes and supplier performance.

Andis is a fourth-generation, family-led business and a market leader of premium hair cutting tools and blades. We are passionate about innovation, excellence, and committed to delivering top-quality products to our customers. Our industry-leading clippers, trimmers and accessories are used by both professionals and DIYers across the globe. Teamwork and culture are key to our success, and we’re looking for dedicated individuals to join us as we continue to innovate, educate, and drive creative ways forward!

Product & Process Quality Engineering:

• Serve as a quality subject‑matter expert in New Product Development (NPD) activities, collaborating with cross‑functional teams to ensure product conformance and customer satisfaction.
• Lead engineering and verification builds, including quality testing, documentation, risk assessments, and PPAP activities for new products and process changes.
• Develop and implement quality plans, inspection standards, sampling plans, and testing protocols to support product qualification and continuous improvement.
• Evaluate and improve testing and measurement systems, including developing and programming gauges and supporting fixtures.

Supplier Qualification & Development:

• Evaluate and qualify new and existing suppliers through on‑site audits, performance assessments, and quality scorecard criteria.
• Collaborate closely with Purchasing and Product Engineering to identify and onboard new suppliers and emerging technologies.
• Drive Supplier Corrective Action Requests (SCARs) to eliminate defects and ensure robust root‑cause solutions.
• Partner with suppliers on process improvement initiatives that enhance efficiency, reduce variation, and improve product quality.

Production Support & Continuous Improvement:

• Lead quality investigations for both internal and supplier‑related issues, ensuring timely and effective corrective actions.
• Analyze quality data to identify trends and recommend improvements to design, manufacturing processes, and quality procedures.
• Provide direction on the disposition of non‑conforming materials and support Non‑Conforming Material Report (NCMR) processes.

Coaching, Training & Compliance:

• Support and mentor Quality Technicians in developing inspection, auditing, and problem‑solving skills.
• Assist with internal audits and support ISO 9001 compliance programs.
• Promote the use of quality and lean tools across teams (A3, 8D, DMAIC, SPC, DOE, FMEA, etc.).

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A./B.S.) in Engineering or a related technical field—or equivalent experience.
• 3–5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment; supplier quality experience strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience with quality tools and structured problem‑solving methodologies (A3, 8D, DMAIC, FMEA, SPC, CPK, etc.).
• Experience with PPAP and APQP processes.
• Strong project management skills and ability to collaborate across departments and supplier networks.
• Lean/6 Sigma and ISO 9001 experience preferred.
• Proficiency in statistical analysis tools, process validation, and failure analysis.
• Willingness to travel up to 10% (domestic and international).
• Solid Works experience a plus.

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth, certification, and career development.
• A collaborative, supportive, and inclusive culture.
• Access to advanced technology and state‑of‑the‑art tools.
• A chance to make a meaningful impact at a company with a rich legacy and a bold future.

If you're excited about a role that lets you influence quality from suppliers to finished products—and you want to join a company that values innovation and excellence—apply today. We’re eager to meet you and see how your talents can help shape the future of quality at Andis.

Andis is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, military services, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Monday - Friday, 1st shift