The Senior Supplier Quality and Development Engineer plays a key role in the success of the Global Supply Chain Management function in North America. This position is responsible for leading and deploying both strategic and tactical Supplier Quality and Development initiatives across the global supply base for Corporate Supplier Quality and Development. This position will lead and manage Supplier Quality and Development activities on sourcing projects and supply chain optimization efforts utilizing technical knowledge and quality engineering expertise to meet/exceed project goals and milestones. In addition, this position is also responsible for providing quality and technical support in leading and managing Supplier Development projects including continuous improvement using Six Sigma and Lean tools.
**Responsibilities**:
- Analyze audit results to develop, prioritize and execute corrective actions and Supplier Development Plans to continually improve supplier performance.
- Lead and drive supplier quality activities such as APQP, PPAP, corrective/preventive actions including continuous improvement techniques to help suppliers minimize process variation and achieve desired process control including desired Regal Rexnord performance metrics.
- Significantly contributes on technical quality issues collaborating with both internal stakeholders and suppliers on cost reduction sourcing projects and strategic supply chain optimization initiatives.
- Lead supplier quality and development activities that will refine and improve quality of the product and process as measured by supplier performance metrics, internal plant quality metrics and external quality indicators.
- Mentor and coach both Plant Quality Staff and Supplier Quality Engineers in performance and execution of Regal Rexnord's Supplier Quality Systems according to policy and procedure.
- Maintain, monitor and support accurate reporting of supplier metrics from Global manufacturing facilities.
- Support problem identification and resolution of systemic supplier quality issues to deliver stakeholder expectations and enhance end-user customer satisfaction.
- Provide support in establishing and implementing standardized quality best practices, processes and procedures within the supply chain function and across suppliers.
- Utilizes internal functional customer feedback as an input to drive continuous improvements across Regal Rexnord's supply chain.
- Utilizes self-assessment and feedback from stakeholders while actively seeking out opportunities to address self-development needs to grow and develop credibility
Experience and Skill Required:
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Materials, Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering and minimum of 10+ years of proven Supplier Quality or a mixture with Quality Assurance experience in a manufacturing or assembly environment, advanced degree preferred.
- Specific Knowledge of one or two key manufacturing areas such as metallurgy, heat treatment, castings or forgings with foundry experience, Machining, Plastics or Coatings is desired.
- Familiar with a variety of manufacturing processes, practices, and procedures.
- Strong expertise and demonstrated use of quality tools and principles such as Six Sigma, APQP, PPAP, PFD, FMEA, PCP, MSA and SPC.
- Domestic and International travel is required for this position
- 35%-40% travel may be required.
- Fluent English (written and spoken)
About Regal Rexnord
Regal Rexnord Corporation ("Regal Rexnord") is a leading manufacturer of electric motors, electrical motion controls, power generation and mechanical power transmission products and sub-systems, serving customers around the world in the general industrial, consumer, commercial construction, food & beverage, and alternative energy end markets, among others. Regal Rexnord sells its products and solutions to OEMs, through distributors, and directly to end-users. With the announcement of the acquisition of Altra Industrial Motion, a ~$2B global business with 9,000 associates, focused on Power Transmission and Factory Automation products, Regal Rexnord will become a $7.3B company with 36,000 associates globally.
Regal Rexnord's business purpose is to create a better tomorrow by energy-efficiently converting power into motion. This means creating innovative solutions while focusing on both customer needs and the company's commitment to sustainability. The company's industrial powertrain and automation solutions offerings are an important part of the company's growth strategy. The company's strategy includes leveraging 80/20 to prioritize all activities, including product excellence, operational excellence and commercial excellence (i) driving organic sales growth through the introduction of innovative new products, with a particular focus on improving energy efficiency, (ii) establishing and maintaining new customers, as well as developing new opportunities with existing customers, (iii) participating
