Senior Supplier Quality & Development Engineer

Regal Rexnord is a publicly held global industrial manufacturer that provides sustainable solutions powering motion. The Senior Supplier Quality & Development Engineer will lead supplier quality initiatives and drive improvements in product and process quality while collaborating with internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

• 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:

• 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 AS9100 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
• Advanced degree
• Quality or Engineering certifications
• Six Sigma or similar professional certifications
• Programming experience
• Lean Manufacturing knowledge