Supplier Quality Engineer

At Vertiv, we’re on a mission to empower the people that will power the future. From a simple swipe to life-changing medicines, from push notifications to generative AI, we design, manufacture, and service the products and solutions that keep the world connected. With $6.9 billion in sales and a global reach spanning nearly 70 countries, we are uniquely positioned to deliver greater value to our customers and create new opportunities for our people.

We are currently seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to join our dynamic team in Piove di Sacco (PD), Italy .

Responsibilities

• Initiate and lead supplier performance improvement by partnering with suppliers to identify, understand, and abate issues for New Product Development Introduction (NPDI), Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), and Mass Production.
• Monitor and address supplier nonconformance issues by developing robust quality control plans and implementing effective, sustainable corrective actions.
• Drive permanent resolution of supplier issues reported by Vertiv facilities and by customers.
• Lead and own PPAP requirements associated with a change.
• Lead problem definition and preventative problem solving through containment, root‑cause identification, and corrective action with Supplier Corrective Action Report (SCAR).
• Develop Root Cause Analysis and supplier reports on reported issues. Communicate internally and externally on outcomes of investigations. Work with internal teams, including Engineering, Service, Manufacturing/Operations, Sales, Offering Management, and Plants Quality to resolve quality issues impacting Vertiv facilities and customers.
• Prepare concise verbal and written executive summaries for the Leadership Team.
• Perform supplier on‑site audits to monitor supplier Quality Management System (QMS) compliance and effectiveness.
• Identify areas for quality improvements.
• Visit suppliers proactively to see installations, document improvement needs, and initiate corrective action.
• Evaluate potential new suppliers by conducting on‑site audits and scoring of the Quality Management System.
• Provide monthly reporting and status updates on supplier performance and quality initiatives to management.
• Support the execution and maintenance of an ISO 9001 certified Quality Management System.
• Other responsibilities may be assigned from time to time as needed.

Qualifications

• 1‑3 years of experience in a Supplier Quality Engineer role or related field.
• Experience with problem‑solving tools and techniques (e.g., 8‑D, 5 Whys, SCAR, Fishbone, Pareto, Six Sigma, PPAP).
• Ability to manage multiple tasks based on priority, difficulty, and severity.
• Background in applying statistical tools for process and product development and control (e.g., Gage R&R, Process Capability, Control Plans, SPC, Process Failure Mode Effects Analysis).

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