Supplier Quality Engineer

Job ID: 12969 

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Newell Brands is a leading consumer products company with a portfolio of iconic brands like Graco®, Coleman®, Oster®, Rubbermaid®, Sharpie® and Yankee Candle® - and 24,000 talented teammates around the world. Our culture is built on values in action: Integrity, Teamwork, Passion for Winning, Ownership, and Leadership. We work together to win, grow, and make a real impact—supported by a high-performing, inclusive, and collaborative environment where you can be your best, every day.

Job Description

The Supplier Quality Engineer is responsible for driving product and supplier quality across the Writing portfolio, from new product development through sustained production. This role focuses on proactively building quality into designs, preventing defects, and leading structured problem solving to protect the customer and the business.

The incumbent partners closely with R&D, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Brand teams to identify risks early, resolve quality issues efficiently, and deliver continuous improvement. Success in this role is measured by improved product performance, reduced quality escapes, and stronger supplier capability.

Responsibilities

New Product & Supplier Quality

• Lead quality activities within New Product Development, including APQP, FMEA, PPAP, and related deliverables.
• Support supplier qualification and change management efforts involving materials, equipment, processes, or location changes.
• Apply statistical tools (capability studies, stability analysis, DOE) to drive sound decisions and risk mitigation.
• Implement and maintain quality procedures as required.

Problem Solving & Continuous Improvement

• Monitor key quality metrics to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities.
• Lead product and process issue resolution using structured 8D problem‑solving methods.
• Partner with suppliers and manufacturing teams to identify root cause and implement corrective actions.
• Drive quality productivity and cost‑reduction initiatives.

Communication & Collaboration

• Proactively communicate quality risks, findings, and recommendations to cross‑functional stakeholders.
• Present data clearly and concisely, adjusting the level of detail to the audience
• Collaborate effectively across functions and escalate issues when needed to maintain momentum.

Business Focus

• Use quality metrics to support business priorities and drive measurable improvement.

Education, Skills, and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science, or a related technical field.
• 2-5 years of experience in a quality role; consumer products experience preferred.
• Demonstrated strength in problem solving, root cause analysis, and process validation methodologies.
• Experience with manufacturing processes such as molding or automated assembly is preferred.
• Strong data analysis skills with the ability to translate findings into clear actions.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence internal teams and external suppliers.
• Results‑oriented, organized, and able to execute against timelines while managing multiple priorities.
• CQE certification preferred.
• Up to 10% travel may be required.

*Please note this position will not sponsor H1B visa (OPT status).

Newell Brands (NASDAQ: NWL) is a leading global consumer goods company with a strong portfolio of well-known brands, including Rubbermaid, Sharpie, Graco, Coleman, Rubbermaid Commercial Products, Yankee Candle, Paper Mate, FoodSaver, Dymo, EXPO, Elmer’s, Oster, NUK, Spontex and Campingaz. We are focused on delighting consumers by lighting up everyday moments. Newell Brands and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers and comply with applicable employment laws. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled are encouraged to apply.