Supplier Quality Engineer

Responsibilities

• Regularly engage with manufacturing plants and distribution facilities to resolve supply disruptions.
• Utilize plant quality data to monitor disruptions, drive root cause, and implement corrective actions (8D process).
• Manage and improve quality for electrical and mechanical commodities: molded plastics, engines, hydraulics, castings, and metal fabrication.
• Conduct new supplier assessments to provide input on sourcing decisions, evaluating capabilities in quality management systems, capacity, and technology.
• Perform supplier visits to review metrics/corrective actions, assess processes and capabilities, and strengthen supplier relationships.
• Train suppliers and hold them accountable to Tennant’s supplier manual and expectations.
• Provide data-driven recommendations to the supply chain organization regarding supplier performance (grow, hold steady, retract, or re-source).
• Partner with Tennant engineering to assist with problematic designs and influence new designs.
• Pareto plant disruptions, PPM, and warranty data to drive continuous improvement projects (A3) for chronic issues (PDCA).
• Lead open issues meetings (internal and external) to resolve quality concerns on electrical components.
• Evaluate material and process changes with the supply base to mitigate risk to Tennant (deviations/engineering changes).

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in an engineering discipline (Mechanical, Industrial, or Quality Engineering preferred).
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in supply and/or quality within an engineering or manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in MS Office, SAP, or related ERP systems.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, requirements, and specifications.
• Experience working with one or more of the following commodities: molded plastics, engines, hydraulics, castings, or metal fabrication.
• Results-oriented with a positive attitude and demonstrated ability to collaborate across functions (finance, legal, R&D, and operations).
• Strong oral and written communication skills across various organizational levels.
• Willingness to adapt to a changing work environment and build positive relationships internally and externally.
• Demonstrated emotional intelligence, integrity, and high professional standards.

Skills

• Problem-solving and decision-making in high-pressure, deadline-oriented environments.
• Ability to concentrate on tasks, prioritize work, and maintain attention to detail.
• Flexibility with time and adaptability to changing work conditions.
• Sound judgment and discretion in handling confidential information.
• Ability to work independently, organize workload, and determine urgency as needed.
• Consistent attendance (onsite or remotely) as required by the business.
• Ability to take direction, accept supervision, and work collaboratively.