Supplier Quality Engineer

Location: Hanover (Plant), PA, United States
Job ID: 87500

We Elevate... Quality of urban life

Our elevators, escalators, and moving walks safely transport more than two billion of us up and down buildings and across transportation hubs every day. As part of the Schindler team, you’ll discover meaningful work that enhances quality of life for communities, and contribute to making places more accessible, inclusive, and sustainable for all. By joining us, you don’t just become part of our success story; you help shape the future and continue our rich legacy that started back in 1874.

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Supplier Quality Engineer

Your main responsibilities

PRIMARY FUNCTION / POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Supplier Quality Engineer is responsible for ensuring that all products and materials received from suppliers meet the Schindler’s quality standards and specifications. The SQE works closely with suppliers, engineering, and procurement teams to resolve quality issues, drive continuous improvement, and ensure compliance with regulatory and company requirements.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Conduct initial and periodic supplier audits to assess quality systems, manufacturing processes, and compliance with company standards.
• Develop and maintain supplier audit schedules and reports.
• Track and analyze supplier performance metrics such as defect rates, delivery reliability, and responsiveness.
• Maintain supplier scorecards and communicate results to suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Identify trends and areas for improvement based on data analysis.
• Investigate and resolve supplier-related quality issues, including non-conformances, defective materials, and process failures.
• Lead root cause analysis using methodologies such as 8D, Fishbone, and Five Whys.
• Coordinate and verify implementation of corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Work with suppliers to implement process improvements, reduce waste, and optimize quality.
• Facilitate workshops and training sessions for suppliers on quality tools and best practices.
• Provide technical guidance to suppliers regarding product specifications, quality standards, and testing requirements.
• Collaborate with internal teams (engineering, production, procurement) to resolve technical and quality issues.
• Assess and mitigate risks associated with supplier quality, including supply chain disruptions and compliance failures.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers to foster collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Act as the primary point of contact for supplier quality issues and initiatives.

What you bring

• Bachelor's degree
• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer preferred
• Lean Six Sigma Certification preferred
• Engineering understanding (mechanical and electrical; print reading)
• Supplier Quality Management
• Analytical competency (data mining, problem analysis; strong Excel skills)
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Working knowledge of SAP or equivalent

What’s in it for you?

• Fully vested 401k match, up to 7% of total eligible compensation.
• Competitive Medical, Dental and Vision Plans - Effective from first day of hire.
• 3 weeks’ vacation which increases with tenure, 7 sick days, 3 floating holidays and 8 Company Observed Holidays.
• Tuition Reimbursement - Eligible after 6 months of service.
• Parental Leave – 100% base pay for 6 consecutive weeks within first year of a child’s birth or adoption.
• A wide range of development opportunities to boost your professional and leadership growth.

We Elevate… Your Career

Become part of our team, help us enhance quality of life and drive innovation while raising the bar for safety and sustainability. We value your diverse skills and perspectives as together we shape the sustainable cities of today and tomorrow.

Don’t meet every single requirement? If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with the qualifications listed in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway! You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles!

• Safety: Uphold the highest safety standards for all.
• Integrity and Trust: Foster honest, ethical relationships.
• Create Value for the Customer: Deliver innovative, reliable solutions.
• Quality: Ensure excellence in every product and service.
• Commitment to People Development: Nurture our people, they are the heart of our success.

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At Schindler Group we value inclusion and diversity, and practice equity to create equal opportunities for all. We endeavor that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, ethnic background, color, religious affiliation, union affiliation, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, nationality, genetics and health, disability or veteran status.

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