Job Description
Vertiv is looking for Supplier Quality Management Specialist. This position will be responsible for supplier quality management, supplier development, process qualification, and quality assurance activities related to sheet metal manufacturing and anti-corrosion protection systems within industrial manufacturing and project environments. The role supports product development, industrialization, supplier qualification, and serial production activities by ensuring supplier capability, compliance with technical specifications, manufacturing standards, coating requirements, and customer expectations.
The position includes supplier quality activities related to sheet metal fabrication processes such as bending, punching, stamping, and forming, as well as anti-corrosion protection systems including surface preparation, coating inspections, painting processes, and corrosion protection management in accordance with applicable international standards and project requirements.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Qualify, evaluate, audit, and develop suppliers related to sheet metal manufacturing and anti-corrosion protection processes.
- Lead supplier quality assurance activities during NPDI, industrialization, and serial production phases.
- Monitor and ensure supplier compliance with technical drawings, specifications, tolerances, coating systems, and customer requirements.
- Supervise supplier manufacturing processes including bending, punching, stamping, forming, assembly, and coating operations.
- Coordinate supplier corrective actions, root cause analysis, containment activities, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Manage supplier non-conformities and return-back procedures related to manufacturing and coating quality issues.
- Perform supplier capability assessments and supplier performance monitoring activities.
- Coordinate and review inspection and quality documentation related to sheet metal fabrication and corrosion protection systems.
- Ensure compliance with coating specifications, paint systems, blasting procedures, and corrosion protection standards.
- Coordinate and monitor surface preparation, painting, coating application, and inspection activities at suppliers.
- Conduct supplier audits, technical reviews, inspections, FAT activities, and supplier workshops.
- Support Procurement, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Project teams regarding supplier quality and manufacturing-related topics.
- Participate in supplier process qualification and industrialization activities.
- Monitor quality KPIs and implement supplier improvement programs
- Ensure compliance with EN ISO, ASTM, SSPC, NACE, and other applicable international standards.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related technical field.
- Experience in supplier quality management, manufacturing quality, or industrial fabrication environments.
- Strong understanding of sheet metal manufacturing processes including bending, punching, stamping, and forming technologies.
- Knowledge of anti-corrosion protection systems, coating technologies, and surface preparation processes.
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, specifications, and manufacturing documentation.
- Experience with supplier audits, supplier development, and supplier performance management.
- Knowledge of quality control and inspection processes in industrial manufacturing environments.
- Experience working with international suppliers and subcontractors.
- Fluent English communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
- FROSIO certification and experience in coating inspection and corrosion protection activities are considered an advantage.
- Knowledge of galvanization, powder coating, wet painting, and industrial coating systems.
- Experience with supplier quality tools including NCR, CAPA, 8D, RCCA, and continuous improvement methodologies.
- Understanding of material properties, sheet metal tolerances, and forming limitations.
- Experience with inspection tools and coating measurement equipment.
- Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and supplier development methodologies.
- Experience in international industrial projects and customer communication.
- Strong analytical, communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
PHYSICAL & ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS
- Frequent standing and visiting supplier and internal plant floor shops
- Working in a manufacturing environment around machinery and equipment
- Protective Equipment Required (safety shoes, eyewear, earplugs, gloves, etc. where required)
TIME TRAVEL REQUIRED
