Manager of Supplier Quality Engineering

Location Mesa Address 9019 E Technology Avenue, Mesa, Arizona, 85212 Employment Type Full time Location Type On-site Department Supply Chain Who Are We? XNRGY Climate Systems is a North American leader in sustainable HVAC solutions and advanced manufacturing of custom air treatment systems. We design and manufacture energy-efficient climate systems for applications including data centers, healthcare facilities, industrial buildings, and other mission-critical environments. As part of our continued growth in the United States, XNRGY is seeking an experienced Manager, Supplier Quality Engineering to join our team in Mesa, Arizona. Position Overview The Manager, Supplier Quality Engineering is responsible for leading plant-level supplier quality activities and protecting manufacturing operations from supplier-related quality disruptions. This role leads and develops the Supplier Quality Engineering team while establishing the processes, priorities, and escalation mechanisms necessary to ensure supplier quality, production continuity, and continuous improvement. The Manager will oversee supplier quality performance, containment and corrective action activities, supplier risk mitigation, and supplier development initiatives. This individual will work closely with Manufacturing, Engineering, Procurement/Sourcing, Corporate Supplier Quality, and external suppliers to proactively identify and resolve supplier quality risks before they impact production. The successful candidate will combine strong technical quality expertise with hands-on leadership and the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Key Responsibilities Supplier Quality Leadership & Team Development Lead, coach, and develop the plant Supplier Quality Engineering team. Establish team priorities, responsibilities, performance expectations, and escalation protocols. Provide technical guidance and leadership during complex supplier quality and production issues. Ensure appropriate coverage and responsiveness to supplier-related production risks. Develop team capabilities in problem-solving, supplier management, root cause analysis, auditing, and core quality tools. Promote a culture of accountability, urgency, continuous improvement, and prevention. Supplier Quality Performance Management Own plant-level supplier quality performance, including PPM, supplier defects, line disruptions, repeat issues, cost of poor quality, and corrective action effectiveness. Establish and maintain supplier quality dashboards, KPIs, and reporting mechanisms. Review supplier performance trends and identify suppliers requiring corrective action, development, or escalation. Lead regular supplier quality performance reviews with internal stakeholders. Drive measurable improvements in supplier quality and reduction of supplier-related production disruptions. Containment & Production Line Protection Ensure rapid and effective response to supplier-related non-conformances that threaten production continuity. Lead or oversee containment activities including sorting, rework, material segregation, controlled shipping, and supplier recovery actions. Ensure suspect or non-conforming supplier material is appropriately controlled and does not negatively impact production. Coordinate cross-functional response plans during critical supplier quality events. Escalate high-impact supplier issues and ensure timely resolution. Non-Conformance & Corrective Action Management Oversee supplier Non-Conformance Report (NCR) and corrective action processes. Ensure Supplier Quality Engineers and suppliers conduct effective root cause analysis using methodologies such as 8D, 5-Why, and other structured problem-solving techniques. Review and approve supplier corrective and preventive action plans as appropriate. Ensure corrective actions address true root causes and are validated for effectiveness prior to closure. Identify systemic, repeat, or chronic supplier quality issues and drive perma…

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