Supplier Quality Engineer

Make your mark at the world's largest HVAC company Daikin Applied is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer! This position will manage the processes governing supplier quality. The Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) will interface with the supplier base and cross functional business units to qualify new suppliers, new parts, resolve nonconformities, and drive continuous process and product improvements. Come be a part of an exciting journey at Daikin Applied, where innovation and excellence drive our every endeavor! Location: In office - Plymouth MN

What you will do:

• Assess supplier performance by performing analytical analysis.
• Reports and communicates analysis findings with recommendations for improvement.
• Establishes regular contact mechanisms with current suppliers and potential new suppliers regarding projects, self-assessments, qualifications, and supplier on-site audit planning.
• Responsible for assessing potential new suppliers and making recommendations based on thorough vetting processes.
• Responsible for issuing supplier level corrective actions (SCARs) and assisting suppliers in implementing the corrective actions.
• Responsible for monitoring SCARs to ensure response and effectiveness.
• Acts as the representative for quality during new product development and supplier transition projects.
• Responsible for identifying PPAP levels and PPAP approval.
• Responsible for managing multiple projects ensuring project milestones are achieved.
• Supplier Change Request engagement as required to support supplier changes.
• Other duties as required.
• Some travel may be required up to 15% domestic and international.

What's in it for you:

• The ability to make an impact and shape your career with a company that is passionate about growth.
• The support of an organization that believes it is vital to include and engage diverse people, perspectives, and ideas to achieve our best.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor Degree in engineering or related technical field
• 3+ Years of related experience or training
• Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position

Preferred Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in industrial, mechanical, or HVAC
• Professional certifications such as ASQ, Six Sigma or similar

Daikin Applied offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

• Multiple medical insurance plan options + dental and vision insurance
• 401K retirement plan with employer contributions matching 100% of the first 3% of employee contributions and 50% on the next 2% of employee contributions
• Company provided life insurance + optional employee paid voluntary life insurance, dependent life coverage and voluntary accident coverage
• Short term and long term disability
• 3 weeks of paid time off for new employees + 11 company paid holidays
• Vacation accrues on a monthly basis, unless applicable federal, state and local law requires a faster accrual
• Paid sick time in accordance of the federal, state and local law
• Paid parental leave and tuition reimbursement after 6 months of continuous service
• The typical annual base salary for this position ranges from $74,200 - $120,700 in Minnesota.

Equal Opportunity Employment: It is the policy of Daikin Applied to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of race, creed, color, religion, gender, gender identification, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, marital status, membership or activity in a local commission, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.