Newell Brands

Supplier Quality Engineer

Newell Brands

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Atlanta • United States

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About the role

  • Lead quality activities within New Product Development, including APQP, FMEA, PPAP, and related deliverables.
  • Support supplier qualification and change management efforts involving materials, equipment, processes, or location changes.
  • Apply statistical tools (capability studies, stability analysis, DOE) to drive sound decisions and risk mitigation.
  • Implement and maintain quality procedures as required.
  • Monitor key quality metrics to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities.
  • Lead product and process issue resolution using structured 8D problem-solving methods.
  • Partner with suppliers and manufacturing teams to identify root cause and implement corrective actions.
  • Drive quality productivity and cost-reduction initiatives.
  • Proactively communicate quality risks, findings, and recommendations to cross-functional stakeholders.
  • Present data clearly and concisely, adjusting the level of detail to the audience.
  • Collaborate effectively across functions and escalate issues when needed to maintain momentum.
  • Use quality metrics to support business priorities and drive measurable improvement.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science, or a related technical field.
  • 2-5 years of experience in a quality role; consumer products experience preferred.
  • Demonstrated strength in problem solving, root cause analysis, and process validation methodologies.
  • Experience with manufacturing processes such as molding or automated assembly is preferred.
  • Strong data analysis skills with the ability to translate findings into clear actions.
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence internal teams and external suppliers.
  • Results-oriented, organized, and able to execute against timelines while managing multiple priorities.
  • CQE certification preferred.
  • Up to 10% travel may be required.
Benefits
  • Health insurance
  • 401(k) matching
  • Flexible work hours
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development opportunities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools
APQPFMEAPPAPstatistical toolscapability studiesstability analysisDOE8D problem-solvingroot cause analysisprocess validation
Soft Skills
problem solvingeffective communicationinterpersonal skillsinfluenceresults-orientedorganizedtime managementcollaborationpresentation skillsrisk communication
Certifications
CQE