Senior Supplier Quality – Development Engineer

Regal Rexnord

. Assess and develop suppliers by evaluating capability, capacity, risk, and overall performance to meet Regal Rexnord standards .

Posted 5/7/2026full-timeIllinois, Kentucky, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Wisconsin • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $89,000 - $140,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assess and develop suppliers by evaluating capability, capacity, risk, and overall performance to meet Regal Rexnord standards
Support the deployment and compliance of standardized quality processes, policies, and procedures
Provide influential leadership through mentoring and skill development for both suppliers and internal teams
Conduct supplier audits, analyze results, and implement Supplier Development Plans and corrective actions
Lead APQP, PPAP, corrective/preventive actions, and continuous improvement efforts to reduce variation and improve process control
Partner with internal stakeholders and suppliers on technical quality issues, cost-reduction initiatives, and supply chain optimization
Drive improvements in product and process quality using metrics, analytics, and cross-functional collaboration
Monitor, maintain, and report supplier performance metrics across global manufacturing facilities
Support resolution of systemic supplier quality issues to improve customer satisfaction
Implement and promote standardized quality best practices across the supply base
Train suppliers and internal teams in advanced quality tools and problem-solving methodologies
Use customer and internal feedback to drive continuous improvement across the supply chain

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Materials, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering with 7+ years of Supplier Quality and/or Quality Assurance experience
Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes with expertise in at least two areas (e.g., castings, forgings, machining, plastics, coatings, heat treatment, metallurgy)
Proficient in quality tools and methodologies: Six Sigma, APQP, PPAP, PFD, FMEA, PCP, MSA, SPC
Demonstrated problem-solving, root-cause analysis, and statistical methods
Strong Computer Literacy with MS Office products
Strong analytical and project management abilities
Experience with formal supplier assessments, ISO 9001, TS16949, AIAG, CQI and AS 9100 based assessments and various supplier audits
Background in metrology, inspection methods, and new product development
Experience with ERP systems
Ability to work effectively across all organizational levels and within matrix teams, including supplier networks
Proven leadership experience with change management and stakeholder engagement
Strong organizational and communication skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Coverage
Spending accounts (HSA, Health Care FSA and Dependent Care FSA)
Paid Time Off and Holidays
401k Retirement Plan with Matching Employer Contributions
Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
Paid Leaves
Tuition Assistance

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Hard Skills & Tools

Supplier QualityQuality AssuranceManufacturing ProcessesSix SigmaAPQPPPAPFMEASPCRoot-Cause AnalysisMetrology

Soft Skills

LeadershipProblem-SolvingAnalytical SkillsProject ManagementCommunicationOrganizational SkillsMentoringCollaborationChange ManagementStakeholder Engagement

Certifications

ISO 9001TS16949AIAGCQIAS 9100