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Supplier Quality Auditor

SPX Technologies
4 hours ago
On-site
TN, United States
Indeed

Building the people that build the world. HVAC Segment SPX Technologies’ HVAC Segment delivers mission-critical heating, cooling, and engineered air movement solutions for the world’s most demanding environments — including healthcare, life sciences, data centers, high demand industrial and commercial operations, and essential infrastructure. We operate a market-leading portfolio of trusted brands that set the standard for how HVAC systems are designed, selected, and evolved — delivering purpose-built, sustainable solutions for engineers, owners, and contractors across critical environments worldwide. Our technologies support environments where performance, reliability, and precision are essential enabling safe, efficient, and resilient operations when it matters most. How you will make an Impact (Job Summary) At SPX, we are a diverse team of unique individuals who all contribute to making a significant impact. As a Supplier Quality Auditor, you will serve as the technical quality expert within the Strategic Sourcing Center of Excellence, partnering closely with Sourcing, Engineering, Operations, Manufacturing, and suppliers to ensure robust quality systems and manufacturing processes throughout the supply base. This role requires a highly analytical and detail-oriented professional who can evaluate supplier capabilities, investigate complex quality issues, validate manufacturing processes, and drive sustainable corrective actions. A significant portion of this role is focused on technical documentation, root cause investigation, risk assessment, and supplier problem-solving. The ideal candidate possesses a strong engineering background and extensive manufacturing experience, particularly in welding and fabricated assemblies. This individual must be capable of evaluating engineering specifications, weld procedures, quality records, process controls, inspection methodologies, and supplier quality systems to identify risks and implement improvements. Success in this position requires the ability to independently assess supplier performance, interpret technical requirements, document findings in a clear and actionable manner, and lead suppliers through complex corrective action processes that improve quality, reduce risk, and strengthen overall supply chain performance. Job Responsibilities Technical Quality & Problem Solving Lead root cause investigations utilizing structured methodologies including 8D, 5 Why, Fishbone Analysis, Fault Tree Analysis, and PFMEA. Analyze manufacturing process failures, supplier escapes, field quality concerns, and recurring defects to identify systemic issues. Review engineering drawings, specifications, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing requirements, weld symbols, inspection plans, and manufacturing documentation for compliance and manufacturability. Evaluate supplier process controls, inspection methods, quality records, and validation activities to ensure compliance with technical requirements. Drive containment, corrective action, and preventive action activities through closure while verifying effectiveness through objective evidence. Assess process capability, control plans, process audits, and risk mitigation strategies for critical suppliers. Support supplier development initiatives to improve process stability, quality performance, and technical competency. Documentation & Reporting Develop comprehensive audit reports that clearly document observations, non-conformances, risks, technical concerns, and recommended actions. Review and evaluate supplier quality documentation including: Quality manuals Standard operating procedures Control plans Process flow diagrams PFMEAs Inspection records Weld procedures and certifications (where applicable) Validation and test reports Maintain detailed records of audit findings, corrective action progress, supplier performance trends, and risk assessments. Create executive-level summaries and technical reports used to support …

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