Senior​/Lead Supplier Quality Engineer; NPD

Position: Senior/Lead Supplier Quality Engineer (NPD)

Senior/Lead Supplier Quality Engineer (NPD)

We are a global climate technologies company engineered for sustainability. We create sustainable and efficient residential, commercial and industrial spaces through HVACR technologies, protect temperature‑sensitive goods throughout the cold chain, and bring comfort to people worldwide.

Join our team in Sidney, Ohio, and grow your career as a Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) for New Product Development (NPD) initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Attend NPD meetings (weekly Engineering & Team meetings, FMEA, Gate Reviews, Design Reviews) and represent SQE.
• Present status of SQE responsibilities such as PPAP approval status and corrective actions to all management levels.
• Coordinate Commodity SQE involvement as needed.
• Assist Procurement Program Manager to ensure adequate design, print and technical reviews occur with suppliers and Commodity SQEs for new outsourced parts.
• Provide input on part manufacturability and improvement suggestions to Co­ped­land Product/Design Engineering; involve Commodity SQEs for DFM input.
• Maintain project & PPAP status list of new and changed part numbers for assigned programs.
• Communicate upcoming milestones to Commodity SQEs to maintain overall project schedule.
• Prepare presentations as required to communicate program status to various levels of the organization.

Who You Are

You understand stakeholder requirements, persist in achieving objectives, and maintain a track record of exceeding goals while helping others succeed. You communicate effectively in one‑on‑one, small and large group settings, adjusting your style to fit diverse audiences.

Required Education, Experience & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field plus five (5) years of experience, or equivalent education/experience combination.
• Quality engineering experience with knowledge of APQP, Flow Charting, Control Plans, FMEA, DFM, Statistical Process Control, Measurement System Analysis (Gage R&R), Problem Solving, Corrective Action, Process Improvement Techniques, Quality Systems (ISO 9000 and/or TS16949).
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficiency reading and interpreting engineering drawings and specifications, including GD&T.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes used in relevant commodities.
• Travel up to 15% within North America.

Preferred Education, Experience & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering plus ten (10) years of experience.
• Master’s Degree in Engineering or MBA.
• Certifications in ASQ (CQA, CQE, CQM).
• Certified Six Sigma Green Belt or equivalent.
• Broad knowledge of several manufacturing processes.
• Quality Auditing (Systems and processes).
• Advanced statistics, problem solving, and process improvement techniques.
• Broad knowledge of Copeland LP products such as product function, application, customer expectations, and material properties.

Collaboration First Hybrid Work Arrangements

This role is hybrid eligible with a requirement to be in the office at least three days per week. Colleagues are expected to demonstrate a collaboration‑first mindset, adjusting hybrid days based on business needs to foster meaningful connections and support customers.

About Our Location

The Sidney, OH campus is a 1 M‑square‑foot manufacturing facility with an additional 120 k sq ft of advanced lab space, serving as the headquarters for the HVACR Americas business unit. The area offers a low cost of living, excellent schools, and a family‑friendly environment.

Benefits & Additional Information

Flexible and competitive benefits plans include medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid parental leave, vacation, holiday leave, and more.

Work Authorization

Copeland will only employ those legally authorized to work in the United States; sponsorship will not be provided.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Copeland is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination or harassment. If you have a disability and need assistance with the application process, please contact

Job Categories

• Seniority level:
  Mid‑Senior level
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job function:
  Quality Assurance
• Industry: Climate Technology Product Manufacturing

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