Senior/Lead Supplier Quality Engineer (NPD)

About Us

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.

Senior/Lead NPD Supplier Quality Engineer

• Attend NPD meetings (Includes weekly Engineering & Team meetings, FMEA, Gate Reviews, Design Reviews)
• Represent SQE
• Present status of SQE department responsibilities such as PPAP approval status and corrective actions to all management levels
• Cookordination 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
• Involvement 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
• Communicate upcoming milestones to commodity SQEs to maintain overall project schedule
• Prepare presentations as required to communicate program status to various levels of the organization

Who You Are

• You understand internal and external stakeholder requirements, expectations and needs
• You persist in accomplishing objectives despite obstacles and setbacks, plus maintain a track record of exceeding goals by successfully pushing yourself and helping others achieve results
• You effectively communicate in various settings; one-on-one, small and large groups, or among diverse styles and position levels
• Able to adjust message communication to fit the audience and provide helpful/timely information to individuals across the organization

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

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

About Our Location

The newly renovated Sidney campus has 1M square feet of manufacturing floor with an additional 120k square feet of leading-edge lab facilities. This location is the headquarters for the HVACR Americas business unit. Through our 30 years of scroll compressor expertise, our products help bring comfort and convenience to commercial, industrial, and residential spaces. Approximately 1600 employees work in Sidney, who all support a multitude of business functions. With the blend of businesses and functions represented under this one roof, there are many opportunities for advancement within the Sidney location.

Our Commitment to Our People

• We believe that our culture of passion, openness, and collaboration empowers us to work toward the same goal - to make the world a better place
• We invest in the end-to-end development of our people, beginning at onboarding and through senior leadership, so they can thrive personally and professionally
• Flexible and competitive benefits plans offer the right options to meet your individual/family needs: medical insurance plans, dental and vision coverage, 401(k) and more
• We provide employees with flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave, vacation and holiday leave

Why Work in the Greater Miami Valley Area

• The area’s generally low costs of living, excellent school systems, and low crime rates create a family-friendly environment
• The area is home to several growing communities with restaurants, festivals, shopping, and arts scenes that make them exciting places to live and work

Our Commitment to Inclusion & Belonging

• We cultivate a strong sense of inclusion and belonging where individuals of all backgrounds, and with diverse perspectives, are embraced and treated fairly to enable a stronger workforce
• Our employee resource groups play an important role in culture and community building at Copeland

Work Authorization

We 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 with OPT or CPT, H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Copeland is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.