Director, Supplier Quality

The Director of Global Supplier Quality leads teams to ensure supplier quality compliance to G&W Electric specifications and objectives. This position will work with cross-functional teams to ensure overall quality compliance of G&W Electric operations to all ISO and regulatory requirements as part of the Global Quality team. This position is based out of Bolingbrook, IL and will work with G&W Electric facilities worldwide on standardizing best practices and improving overall quality performance from engineering concepts through the customer life cycle with focus on supplier quality management.

• Develop and execute the roadmap to achieve the G&W Electric long-term supplier quality vision.
• Develop and execute Quality strategies in support of New Product Introduction (NPI) that satisfy near term demands of development programs and support long term vision of transitioning to full rate production.
• Ensure supplier risk management, supplier qualification, effective PPAP process implementation and oversight
• Lead the teams in leveraging quality best practices to drive supplier quality issues resolution.
• Evaluate organizational design and recommend improvements to optimize resources.
• Prepare management reports to review performance of all supplier performance and cost of quality
• Drive use of standardized lean & quality tools, share best practices, and benchmark world class companies to achieve a higher level of Operational Excellence.
• Manage Capital, Point of Control, and Expense budgets associated with Supplier Quality global operations and improvements.
• Support strong Environmental, Health, and Safety culture with the team by following all safety regulations and maintaining clean and orderly work areas.
• Coordinate the execution of company business initiatives with cross functional team

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial, Chemical or related Engineering field
• 15+ years total experience, 6+ years management experience with supplier quality, quality and manufacturing
• Problem solving skills with experience using root cause analysis techniques, with examples
• Demonstrated strategic leadership accountability
• Experience working cross-functionally with all levels of the organization structure
• Experience developing operational yield and process control tracking
• Hands-on, collaborative leader committed to team development and performance.

• Master’s degree in technical or business
• Lean Six Sigma, Red X, or other problem-solving certification
• Previous development and execution of global quality initiatives

Innovating since 1905, G&W Electric has grown into a global leader in engineered electrical power grid solutions. Working with us means joining a worldwide team of passionate manufacturing professionals striving to continually improve the technologies the world depends on to deliver safe, reliable electricity. Our culture is focused on employee success, so we foster an entrepreneurial environment that encourages everyone to thrive.

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G&W Electric enjoys a long reputation for product quality, innovation and world-class customer service to the power industry. We have established this reputation by believing that our greatest asset is our employees. We owe our success to the initiative and talents of highly skilled individuals within our team-based organization. Our goal is to set the standard for customer satisfaction by ensuring a superior level of service, performance and innovation. As a global organization and industry leader, we are committed to cultivating an engaging work environment that embraces our core values and develops our talent. Our continuous focus on growth and innovation means that you become part of a company that provides challenging opportunities, rewards excellence and combines your individual expertise to achieve a higher level of shared success. As part of our organization, you also help power the world!

G&W Electric is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employees and applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. G&W Electric participates in the E-Verify process for all new hires.

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