Supplier Quality Engineer (Mechanical)
Trimble Inc.
Manage quality lifecycle for mechanical parts, drive supplier improvement, lead issue resolution.
22 days ago ago
$87,500 - $116,000
Intermediate (4-7 years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Dayton, OH
Onsite
Company Size
11,600 Employees
Service Specialisms
Construction
Geospatial
Agriculture
Transportation and Logistics
Telecommunications
Asset Tracking
Mapping
Utilities
Sector Specialisms
Construction
Geospatial
Engineering and Construction
Field Solutions
Mobile Solutions
Advanced Devices
Transportation and Logistics
Field Service Management
Role
What you would be doing
continuous improvement
performance monitoring
supplier management
problem resolution
corrective actions
quality assurance
- Continuous Improvement: Drive and implement continuous improvement actions at key suppliers to enhance overall quality, efficiency, and reliability.
- Performance Monitoring: Proactively monitor Key Characteristics and analyze Cpk data to identify and address any potential process drift at the supplier level.
- Supplier Lifecycle Management: Lead the quality aspect of the entire supplier lifecycle, from New Supplier Selection to ongoing performance monitoring and continuous improvement.
- Problem Resolution: Act as a strong leader to manage projects and lead teams to recover from revenue-gating quality problems, ensuring minimal impact on production and revenue.
- Corrective Actions: Facilitate the formal 8D process for supplier-related issues, driving timely and effective Supplier Corrective Actions.
- Proactive Quality Assurance: Facilitate and lead Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Ramp Readiness (RR) programs to ensure new product introductions are successful and quality standards are met from the start.
What you bring
mechanical engineering
supplier qa
spc
8d
problem solving
leadership
- Proven ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings, blueprints, and technical specifications.
- This role requires an open and flexible schedule to support business needs.
- Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or Material Science.
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills, coupled with a high degree of accountability.
- Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in a supplier quality engineering role, with a strong focus on mechanical parts such as castings, machined components, and metal fabrications.
- Demonstrated expertise in quality methodologies and tools, including the 8D process and statistical process control (SPC) with a focus on Cpk.
- Willingness to travel up to 25%, including international travel, to conduct supplier audits and support on-site quality events.
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage and influence projects, stakeholders, and suppliers.
- Collaboration: Work effectively both independently and as part of a team, collaborating with internal engineering, commodity management, and product teams as well as external supplier partners.
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Company
Overview
Founded in 1978
Company Established
Trimble's origins as a provider of high-precision positioning solutions for the GPS market.
- Offers integrated solutions across construction, agriculture, and transportation.
- Cutting-edge technology streamlines workflows and improves efficiency.
- Provides both hardware and software solutions, focusing on automation, geospatial data, and real-time analytics.
- Notable projects include smart city infrastructure, autonomous vehicles, and precision farming systems.
- Played a key role in developing GPS technology and transforming resource management.
- Solutions help achieve higher productivity, safety, and sustainability.
- Create a welcoming environment where everyone can be themselves and grow together.
- Encourage intentional growth and humility.
- Foster innovation through curiosity and problem-solving.
1.5°C Alignment
Science-Based Targets
Approved SBTi in 2022 to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius, in line with the Paris Agreement.
50% Reduction
Scope 1 & 2 Emissions
Target to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 50% from a 2019 baseline by 2030.
50% Reduction
Scope 3 Emissions
Aim to cut absolute Scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions by 50% from 2019 levels by 2030, covering fuel, energy, and transportation activities.
100% Renewables
Electricity Source
Commitment to sourcing 100% of electricity from renewable sources annually by 2025.
- Operate LEED-gold & silver-certified buildings (Westminster, Colorado) and BREEAM-certified offices (Espoo, Finland) featuring solar panels, rainwater harvesting, EV charging, and heat-pump systems.
30%
Female Representation
Percentage of employees globally who are female.
35%
Diverse Hiring
Percentage of new hires in the US in 2022 that were BIPOC.
327
Internship Diversity
Number of interns hired globally in 2023, with over half being women or people of color.
$880K
DEI Philanthropy
Invested in diversity, equity, and inclusion-related initiatives since 2021, toward a $1 million goal by 2025.
- Female representation increased by 2.5 percentage points since 2019.
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