Supplier Quality Engineer

The Gleason Works, 1000 University Avenue, Rochester, New York, United States of America

Posted Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 4:00 AM

With more than 2,200 employees and 13 manufacturing facilities worldwide, Gleason Corporation is a leader in gear technology. Gleason's product and service offerings include gear and transmission design software, gear manufacturing machines and related accessories, gear metrology equipment and automation systems. Gleason products are used by customers in e-mobility, commercial vehicles, aerospace, agriculture, mining, sustainable energy, construction, power tools, marine and many other industries.

Working for Gleason, you will be connected to work that matters, putting your expertise to its best use while developing skills for the future. The result is a career defined by you, supported by Gleason and built on tangible accomplishments. As we continue to grow and evolve, we are looking for the right people to join us on our mission. If you are interested in being part of our team, there are a few things you should know:
We are energized by challenges and the effort needed to solve them. We like working with people who are positive, adaptable and growth‑minded. We care how work gets accomplished and are deeply invested in the success of our customers and colleagues. If this sounds like you, we invite you to read on and learn more.

• Excellent benefits package including a 6% Company 401(k) match
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Formal and informal Development opportunities

This position designs, develops and executes domestic and international supplier quality requirements.

• Assist in the development of worldwide supply chain strategies including the standardization of quality policies and procedures pertaining to 3rd party sourcing.
• Collaborate with local management, supply chain, and technical resources to improve supplier quality performance via data‑driven root cause & corrective action processes.
• Plan and conduct ISO quality systems audits of key suppliers as well as new suppliers.
• Support new product development and all sourcing initiatives to qualify potential suppliers including supplier evaluation, selection and qualification for new materials, subassemblies, assemblies and services.
• Containment, Root Cause, Corrective Action Oversite and Approval
• Supplier qualification, selection and auditing
• Data mining, score carding, and communication of performance by supplier
• Management of Supplier OSARs (containment, root cause, corrective action, verification)
• Management of Material Review Board (MRB)
• Execute First Article Certification / Inspection protocol

• Understanding of GD&T or familiarity with ANSI/DIN/ASME standards
• Machining Methods knowledge (tool related, automotive, or aircraft)
• Experience working in or with a metal working/manufacturing environment with alloy steels, ferrous castings, and forgings
• Strong knowledge of problem solving tools (5‑Why, FMEA, SIPOC)
• Experience implementing formal corrective action
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)

• Associate’s Degree Engineering background (ME, EE, IE) required, Bachelor’s preferred.
• 3-5 years’ experience in Engineering Environment.
• Supplier Quality related experience

• ISO Auditor certification preferred

• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Outlook
• Internet
• SAP Modules:
  Quality Module

• Up to 25%

The salary range in this posting depends on qualifications and experience. Actual compensation may vary, and this job posting is not necessarily reflective of actual compensation that may be earned, nor a promise of any specific pay for any specific employee, which is always dependent on relevant experience, qualifications/education, and other factors including work schedule, shift premiums, and overtime.

Gleason is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to age, disability, genetic information and/or predisposing…