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Senior/Lead Supplier Quality Engineer (NPD)

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copeland logoCopeland · Sidney, OH
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We are a global climate technologies company engineered for sustainability. We create sustainable and efficient residential, commercial and industrial spaces through HVACR technologies. We protect temperature-sensitive goods throughout the cold chain. And we bring comfort to people globally. Best-in-class engineering, design and manufacturing combined with category-leading brands in compression, controls, software and monitoring solutions result in next-generation climate technology that is built for the needs of the world ahead. Whether you are a professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring your first opportunity, or recent graduate with an advanced degree, we have opportunities that will allow you to innovate, be challenged and make an impact. Join our team and start your journey today! If you are an ENGINEERING/QUALITY PROFESSIONAL looking for an opportunity to grow, Copeland has an exciting opportunity for you! Based in our Sidney, Ohio location, you will represent Supplier Quality Engineering (SQE) to provide relevant inputs for New Product Development programs (NPD) as outlined below. As a SENIOR/LEAD NPD SUPPLIER QUALITY ENGINEER, You Will: Attend NPD meetings (Includes weekly Engineering & Team meetings, FMEA, Gate Reviews, Design Reviews) and represent SQE. Present status of SQE department responsibilities such as PPAP approval status and corrective actions to all management levels. Coordinate Commodity SQE involvement as needed. Assist Procurement Program Manager in assuring that adequate design/print/technical reviews occur with Suppliers and Commodity SQEs for new outsourced parts. Provide input as to part manufacturability and provide improvement suggestions to Copeland Product / Design Engineering. Involve Commodity SQEs as appropriate to provide DFM input to promote robust product manufacturability and quality. Maintain project & PPAP status list of new and changed part numbers for programs assigned. Communicated upcoming milestones to commodity SQEs to maintain overall project schedule. Prepare presentations as required to communicate program status to various levels of the organization.

Requirements

  • REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, & SKILLS:
  • Bachelors degree in Engineering or related field plus five (5) years of experience, or equivalent combination of education / experience
  • Quality engineering experience including knowledge and experience in:
  • 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
  • Proficient ability to read and interpret 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:
  • Bachelors degree in Engineering plus ten (10) years experience
  • Master's Degree in Engineering or MBA
  • Certifications in ASQ (CQA, CQE, CQM)
  • Certified 6 Sigma Green Belt or Equivalent
  • A broad knowledge of various 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:
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