Supplier Quality Engineer

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Job Description

If you are an Engineering or Quality professional looking for an opportunity to grow, Copeland has an exciting opportunity for you. Based at our Copeland facility in Sidney, Ohio, the Commodity Supplier Quality Engineer will support precision machining suppliers and drive supplier quality improvement, manufacturing process capability, and risk mitigation across the supply base through technical expertise in machining processes, inspection methods, and quality systems.

In this role, you will support regional suppliers while driving key business metrics related to cost, delivery, and quality. The position requires strong capabilities in problem solving, Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), Design for Manufacturability (DFM), root cause analysis, and identification and resolution of non-conformances. You will work closely with suppliers and internal cross-functional teams to improve process stability, reduce variation, and ensure compliance with engineering and customer requirements.

This position also carries responsibility for coordinating with procurement counterparts on both strategic and tactical supply base decisions across the region. As part of a center-led supply chain organization, you will contribute to supplier development initiatives, continuous improvement activities, launch readiness, and long-term sourcing strategies that support operational excellence and business objectives.

AS A SUPPLIER QUALITY ENGINEER, YOU WILL:

* Evaluate suppliers by leading/conducting quality system audits using the Copeland Supplier Audit (CSA). Assist with source selection and development of suppliers regionally.

* Process, review and disposition of PPAPs, deviations, audit findings, and supplier corrective actions. Assure that supplier controls and processes are capable of consistently producing components meeting all requirements. Assure supplier PFMEA, Control Plans, and other process documentation is adequate.

* Monitor supplier performance using quality metrics including but not limited to; PPM, On-time delivery, & Corrective action effectiveness.

* Develop and support suppliers through visits, process audits, lean projects, providing manufacturing process technical guidance, and other means as appropriate.

* Support new product development programs and supplier transitions. Participate in design reviews and provide commodity related design improvement suggestions for global sourcing, design/manufacturing optimization, and process/tool design.

* Develop and achieve annual objectives supporting overall department and company objectives.

* Develop, qualify, and maintain machining suppliers in accordance with company and customer quality requirements.

Machining Process Expertise

* Provide technical evaluation of machining processes including: CNC turning and milling, Grinding (OD//surface), Honing and boring operations, & Casting and forging machining

* Evaluate process capability (Cp/Cpk) and statistical performance.

* Review manufacturability and tolerance capability during design changes.

* Support supplier process improvement and capacity readiness.

Problem Solving & Corrective Action

* Lead root cause investigations using structured methodologies: 8D, 5-Why, Fishbone Analysis, & DMAIC

* Drive containment, corrective, and preventive actions at supplier locations.

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