Supplier Quality Management Analyst

Job Title

Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) - Sheet Metal

Purpose of the Role

To ensure consistent quality, compliance, and capability of sheet metal suppliers by controlling processes, preventing defects, reducing COPQ, and ensuring ontime, rightfirsttime supply.

Key Roles & Responsibilities 1. Supplier Qualification & Development

• Evaluate and approve sheet metal suppliers through process audits (laser cutting, bending, welding, powder coating, painting).
• Assess supplier capability for capacity, tooling, fixtures, and manpower.
• Drive supplier development plans for quality, cost, delivery, and safety.
• Support new supplier onboarding and localization initiatives.

2. Incoming Quality Assurance

• Define and implement incoming inspection plans (AQL, firstoff, layout inspection).
• Ensure PPAP / ISIR approval before SOP for all new or changed parts.
• Monitor incoming rejection trends and take preventive actions.
• Ensure proper material traceability (CRCA, HR, GI, SS grades).

3. Process Control at Supplier End

• Ensure process control plans for:
  • Laser / turret punching
  • Bending (angle, spring back control)
  • Welding (spot, MIG/TIG)
  • Surface treatment (phosphating, powder coating, painting)
• Verify fixture adequacy, pokayoke, and inprocess checks.
• Ensure adherence to special process requirements (welding qualification, coating parameters).

4. NonConformance Management

• Lead supplier NCRs, 8D / RCA, and closure within agreed timelines.
• Drive root cause elimination, not containmentonly actions.
• Ensure horizontal deployment of corrective actions across similar parts.
• Escalate repeat issues and trigger Stop & Correct culture.

5. Change Management

• Control engineering changes (ECO/ECN) at supplier end.
• Ensure rePPAP / requalification for:
  • Material change
  • Process change
  • Tooling or source change
• Prevent unauthorized changes at supplier end.

6. Supplier Performance Monitoring

• Track and review:
  • PPM
  • COPQ
  • Ontime delivery impact due to quality
• Conduct monthly supplier quality reviews.
• Drive continuous improvement projects (Kaizen, VA/VE).

7. Audit & Compliance

• Conduct supplier audits:
  • ISO 9001 / IMS compliance
  • Process & product audits
• Ensure compliance to:
  • Drawings & specifications
  • Surface finish, thickness, flatness, burr control
• Support customer and thirdparty audits.

8. CrossFunctional Coordination

• Work closely with:
  • Engineering - for DFM, tolerances, ECOs
  • SCM/Purchase - supplier performance & sourcing decisions
  • Production - fitment, assembly issues, damage feedback
• Support new product development (NPDI) activities.

9. Packaging & Logistics Quality

• Approve packing standards to avoid transit damage.
• Ensure handling, stacking, and protection of sheet metal parts.
• Drive improvements for rust prevention, scratch & dent control.

10. Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain:
  • Supplier quality records
  • Audit reports
  • PPAP / ISIR documents
• Provide management dashboards for supplier quality status

Work Authorization

No calls or agencies please. Vertiv will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We promote equal opportunities for all with respect to hiring, terms of employment, mobility, training, compensation, and occupational health, without discrimination as to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression (including transgender status or sexual stereotypes), genetic information, citizenship status, national origin, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or disability.