What are the responsibilities and job description for the Supplier Quality Engineer position at Vertiv?
Vertiv is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer in Pelzer, SC, to lead and oversee the quality of supplied material and ensure compliance with industry standards and production requirements. This role will be the main point of contact between the production sites and suppliers to resolve issues in timely manner to avoid production delays.
Overview
The Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) is responsible for ensuring that all supplied components and materials meet quality standards and specifications required for production. This role serves as the primary liaison between the plant and suppliers, focusing on quality assurance and problem resolution. The SQE works closely with internal teams such as Manufacturing, Engineering, and Corporate Supplier Quality to maintain supplier performance and drive corrective actions when necessary.
Key Responsibilities
- Support determining the data driven top customer field issues list, verify an owner is assigned and status is reported weekly.
- Participate in cross-functional teams to implement corrective actions through problem solving process.
- Evaluate completed corrective actions and ensure effectiveness of actions.
- Recommend appropriate remedial activities.
- Present reports to organization regarding Supplier Quality performance.
- Communicate internally and externally on outcomes of investigations.
- Work with Engineering, Services, Manufacturing/Operations, Management, and Corporate Supplier Quality to resolve quality issues impacting customers.
- Any additional items assigned by the Quality Manager
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field.
- 3 to 4 years of experience within a Quality role.
- Proficient in Microsoft suites.
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (preferred)
- Certified Quality Engineer (preferred)
- Certified Quality Auditor (preferred)
Education & Certifications
Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or related field preferred.
Lean Six Sigma certification or equivalent continuous improvement training is a plus.
The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv’s Core Principals & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.
The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv’s Core Principals & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.
OUR CORE PRINCIPALS: Safety. Integrity. Respect. Teamwork. Inclusion.
OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES
• High-Performance Culture• Customer Focus
• Operational Excellence
• Innovation
• Financial Strength
VERTIV BEHAVIORS
- Own it
- Act with urgency
- Foster a customer-first mindset
- Think big and execute
- Lead by example
- Drive continuous improvement
- Learn and seek out development
- Promote transparent & open communication
About Vertiv
Vertiv (NYSE: VRT) brings together hardware, software, analytics and ongoing services to enable its customers’ vital applications to run continuously perform optimally and grow with their business needs. Vertiv solves the most important challenges facing today’s data centers, communication networks and commercial and industrial facilities with a portfolio of power, cooling and IT infrastructure solutions and services that extend from the cloud to the edge of the network. Headquartered in Westerville, Ohio, USA, Vertiv employs around 34,000 people and does business in more than 130 countries. Visit Vertiv.com to learn more.
Work Authorization
No calls or agencies please. Vertiv will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Vertiv is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We promote equal opportunities for all with respect to hiring, terms of employment, mobility, training, compensation, and occupational health, without discrimination as to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression (including transgender status or sexual stereotypes), genetic information, citizenship status, national origin, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, you can request help by sending an email to help.join@vertiv.com