Manager- Supplier Quality Engineering (Atlanta/Germantown)

Overview

Manage supplier quality, audits, PPAP, and performance improvement across product lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• supplier management
• qms documentation
• product development
• supplier audits
• ppap support
• performance improvement

Tasks

-Supplier Optimization & Lifecycle Management: Oversee supplier selection, onboarding, performance monitoring, and termination, ensuring consistent quality, delivery, and cost improvements and/or recoveries through prompt case investigation, responsibility-accountability agreement and recording. -Process Documentation & QMS Leadership: Lead the documentation of Supplier Quality procedures within the TKE Quality Management System (QMS) and participate in executive and plant-level quality reviews. -Identity theft monitoring -Support Existing & New Product Development: Ensure supplied components meet evolving specifications throughout the development cycle, with systematic and auditable communication to suppliers overseeing design level impacts coordinating and synchronizing cross-components and subsystem changes. -Audit & Compliance Oversight: Conduct supplier audits based on risk, performance, and stability to ensure compliance and mitigate supply chain risks. -Strategic collaboration with sourcing to ensure reliable, cost-effective supply. -Supplier Risk & Performance Management: Collaborate cross-functionally to identify and address issues with high-risk suppliers, driving sustainable corrective actions and continuous improvement. -Data & Stakeholder Communication: Provide timely supplier performance data and maintain clear communication with stakeholders on escalated issues and recovery progress. -PPAP & Production Support: Lead the Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), track readiness KPIs, and ensure the availability and quality of supplied components to support production throughput. -Performance Improvement & Recovery: Lead year-over-year supplier performance improvements and implement structured recovery plans for underperforming suppliers.

Requirements

• quality management
• engineering degree
• supply chain
• manufacturing
• analytical
• leadership

What You Bring

-Proven experience managing plant-level quality operations, preferred -Minimum 5 years of experience in manufacturing, distribution, or fulfillment environments, with a strong understanding of engineering principles, technical specifications, and industrial processes. -Analytical mindset with demonstrated ability to interpret data and drive measurable results. -Strong multitasking and prioritization skills in dynamic environments. -Proven cross-functional leadership and effective communication across diverse audiences. -Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Technical, Scientific, or Business-related discipline. -Ability to inspire innovation and motivate teams and partners to exceed expectations. -5+ years of quality management experience in plant, contract manufacturing (CMO), or corporate environments, overseeing quality systems, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives. -5+ years of progressive leadership in supply chain or manufacturing, ideally within the elevator, automotive, or aeronautical industries, with a focus on operational excellence and cross-functional collaboration. -Adaptability and resilience in fluid situations with a focus on consistent outcomes. -Experience in supplier development across quality, delivery, cost, and capacity.

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Benefits

-Pet insurance -11 paid holidays each calendar year (10 fixed, 1 floating) -Optional life and AD&D coverage -Tuition reimbursement -401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with company match: Employees can contribute a portion of their pay on a pre-tax or Roth basis. The company provides a dollar-for-dollar match on the first 5% contributed. -15 days of vacation per year -Health savings account (HSA) -Flexible spending accounts (FSA) -Paid sick leave, per company policy -Company-paid short- and long-term disability insurance -Company-paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP) -Supplemental medical plans -Company-paid basic life insurance and AD&D -Up to six weeks of paid parental leave (available after successful completion of 90 days of full-time employment) -Optional spouse and dependent life insurance -Medical, dental, and vision coverage

About Tk Elevator

-Founded with a passion for transforming vertical transportation, the company has grown into a global leader in the elevator and escalator industry. -Providing cutting-edge mobility solutions, they offer a wide range of elevators, escalators, and moving walks designed for both modern and historical buildings. -With a strong presence in more than 100 countries, their reach is global, yet their approach remains focused on local expertise and customer satisfaction. -Typical projects include high-rise residential buildings, commercial skyscrapers, and busy transportation hubs like airports and train stations. -The company is renowned for its innovative designs, sustainability initiatives, and advanced safety features, setting new industry standards. -A standout project involved retrofitting historic buildings with state-of-the-art elevator systems that blend seamlessly with classical architecture. -The company continuously invests in digitalization and smart technologies, delivering next-generation solutions for efficient, reliable mobility.

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