**About Us** We are a global climate technologies company engineered for sustainability. We create sustainable and efficient residential, commercial and industrial spaces through HVACR technologies. We protect temperature-sensitive goods throughout the cold chain. And we bring comfort to people globally. Best-in-class engineering, design and manufacturing combined with category-leading brands in compression, controls, software and monitoring solutions result in next-generation climate technology that is built for the needs of the world ahead.  We are a sustainable company engaged to the values of Excellence, Innovation, Collaboration, Respect and Responsibility. We seek professionals who share our vision of creating sustainable solutions that improve lives and protect the planet, today and for future generations. We are looking for your talent, join our team and start your journey today! **Supplier Quality & Development Manager** **Responsibilities:** + Evaluate suppliers by leading/conducting quality system audits using the Copeland Supplier Audit (CSA). Assist with source selection and development of suppliers regionally. + Ensure your staff is following established work instructions / best practices relating to the process, review and disposition of PPAPs, deviations, audit findings, and supplier corrective actions. Assure that supplier controls and processes are capable of consistently producing components meeting all requirements. Assure supplier PFMEA, Control Plans, and other process documentation is adequate. + Set priorities for staff to develop and support suppliers through visits, process audits, lean projects, providing manufacturing process technical guidance, and other means as appropriate. + Support new product development programs and supplier transitions. Verify staff has the tools and knowledge to actively participate in design reviews and provide commodity related design improvement suggestions for global sourcing, design/manufacturing optimization, and process/tool design. + Assignments as a Commodity SQE supporting other commodities in the Latin America region, directly supporting commodity leaders / managers based in Sidney, Ohio. + Lead department in creating, developing and implementing strategic objectives and action plans to improve supplier quality performance and support overall company objectives. Coordinate and communicate plans with other departments such as Procurement, Operations, and Engineering to assure overall company supply chain objectives are met. + Understand and apply Human Resources personnel policies and procedures for managing / supervising employees specific to your assigned organization. **Requirements:** + Experience and proficiency with leading, supervising, and training others. + Experience with developing and executing strategic objectives and setting goals for others. + Bachelors Degree in Engineering / Manufacturing (or equivalent work experience) + Quality engineering experience including formal training in: APQP; Flow Charting, Control plans, PFMEA, Statistical Process Control, Measurement System Analysis (Gage R&R) + Written and verbal communication and leadership thru all levels of a global corporation. Preparing slides for communication to leadership. + Problem Solving, Corrective Action, Process Improvement Techniques, Quality Auditing; Quality Systems; ISO 9001 and/or IATF16949 + Wide understanding of ferrous and non-ferrous foundry and machining processes, including machining fixture design and precision gaging in high volume machining environment. + Read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications including GD&T. + Computers and software as relates to business and quality needs. + Up to 30% travel to North American suppliers and Copeland operation locations. + Proficiency in English and Spanish **Optional Requirements:** + Masters Degree in Engineering or MBA. + Materials Engineering knowledge is a plus. + Certifications in ASQ (CQA, CQE, CSQP), Certified 6 Sigma Green Belt or Equivalent. + Balance and understand various needs of stakeholders (Operations, Procurement, Product Engineering, suppliers), adapt decision making process to the situation and collaborate towards a common goal. + Collect and use data to make decisions and drive results. Plan and align your work towards strategic and tactical goals. Provide clear and concise updates to our internal Project Management Organization. + Advanced statistics, problem solving, and process improvement techniques. + Understanding/knowledge of Lean principles (Kaizen, Std work, Kanban, VSM, Continuous Flow, 5S+1, Poke-yoke, waste elimination **Onsite Work Arrangement:** This role is based fully onsite, and not eligible for hybrid or remote work opportunities. **Our Commitment to Our People** Across the globe, we are united by a singular Purpose: Sustainability is no small ambition. That’s why everything we do is geared toward a sustainable future—for our generation and all those to come. Through groundbreaking innovations, HVACR technology and cold chain solutions, we are reducing carbon emissions and improving energy efficiency in spaces of all sizes, from residential to commercial to industrial. Our employees are our greatest strength. We believe that our culture of passion, openness, and collaboration empowers us to work toward the same goal - to make the world a better place. We invest in the end-to-end development of our people, beginning at onboarding and through senior leadership, so they can thrive personally and professionally. Together, we have the opportunity – and the power – to continue to revolutionize the technology behind air conditioning, heating and refrigeration, and cultivate a better future. Learn more about us and how you can join our team! **Our Commitment to Inclusion & Belonging** At Copeland, we cultivate a strong sense of inclusion and belonging where individuals of all backgrounds, and with diverse perspectives, are embraced and treated fairly to enable a stronger workforce. Our employee resource groups play an important role in culture and community building at Copeland. **Equal Opportunity Employer** Copeland is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or disability. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment. **No calls or agency requests please.** With $5B of global revenue, Copeland is a leading provider of compression products, electronics, software, and solutions across many applications within Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration (HVACR), where macro and regulatory trends towards environmental sustainability, leads to changes in HVACR technology. Other products include other heating applications, food service and retail, transportation, and healthcare/life sciences. This new business also has a solution portfolio that manages, monitors, and controls refrigeration units in the commercial setting, as well as software solutions that measure and monitor temperature conditions of refrigerated goods in transit, where there is a greater emphasis on energy management/sustainability solutions globally.