**Creating Peace of Mind by Pioneering Safety and Security** _At Allegion, we help keep the people you know and love safe and secure where they live, work and visit. With more than 30 brands, 12,000+ employees globally and products sold in 130 countries, we specialize in security around the doorway and beyond. Additionally, in 2024 we were awarded the Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award, which recognizes the most engaged workplace cultures in the world._ **DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES** : • Develop and implement methods for process control, improvement, testing, and inspection to ensure defect-free products that meet Allegion’s standards. • Conduct on-site assessments across the APAC region to evaluate supplier capabilities for new sourcing activities to deliver quality components and mitigate risks. • Ensures quality KPI’s are improved and maintained, understands and supports commodity management’s strategic initiatives, and fosters solid working relationships between suppliers and Allegion. • Support New Product Development (NPD) programs by leading Advanced Quality Planning (AQP) reviews, including PPAP, Key Characteristics Matrix, Tooling Risk Assessments, safe launch control, and run-at-rate activities. • Ensure timely and accurate submission of PPAP documentation and drive flawless launches for key components. • Analyze defective products and supplier reports, lead cross-functional teams in 8D problem solving, and ensure effective corrective actions are implemented. • Collaborate with suppliers to improve processes through capability studies, FMEA, MSAs/GRRs, control plans, and error-proofing techniques. • Provide technical oversight to suppliers, driving continuous improvement initiatives and ensuring alignment with Allegion’s quality standards. • Train internal teams and suppliers on quality tools, processes, and procedures to promote consistent application and understanding of Allegion’s requirements. • Work closely with cross-functional teams, including Engineering, Procurement, and Manufacturing, to resolve quality issues and support supplier rationalization initiatives. **QUALIFICATIONS:** • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, or a related field is required. • 5-8 years of Quality Engineering experience with increasing responsibility in the areas of Quality, Supplier Quality, Supplier Management, or a related field, including at least 2 years of direct manufacturing, in-plant experience. • Demonstrated program management experience and proficiency in process improvement and problem-solving tools and methodologies such as APQP, Lean, Six Sigma, PPAP, 8D, FMEA, and VAVE. • Solid understanding of Quality Management Systems, including ISO 9001 and/or IATF 16949. • Experience in an international, matrixed organization is preferred. • Proficient in Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and statistical analysis software. • Demonstrated ability to effectively interact with and influence stakeholders in a matrix organization with strong international exposure. • Active knowledge of electronic and/or mechanical manufacturing processes and assembly. • Fluent in English (spoken and written); multilingual capabilities are considered a strong asset. • Willingness and ability to travel up to 50%, often on short notice. **We Celebrate Who We Are!** Allegion is committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workplace. Together, we embrace all differences and similarities among colleagues, as well as the differences and similarities within the relationships that we foster with customers, suppliers and the communities where we live and work. Whatever your background, experience, race, color, national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, disability status, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law, we will make sure that you have every opportunity to impress us in your application and the opportunity to give your best at work, not because we’re required to, but because it’s the right thing to do. We are also committed to providing accommodations for persons with disabilities. If for any reason you cannot apply through our career site and require an accommodation or assistance, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team (Careers@Allegion.com) . © Allegion plc, 2023 | Block D, Iveagh Court, Harcourt Road, Dublin 2, Co. Dublin, Ireland REGISTERED IN IRELAND WITH LIMITED LIABILITY REGISTERED NUMBER 527370 Allegion is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer (https://www.allegion.com/corp/en/careers/equal-opportunity.html) Privacy Policy **We are Allegion.** A team of experts. United under a common desire; Protect today innovate for tomorrow. And never settle for the status quo. We believe in anticipating opportunities by sharpening our skills and finding new answers through collaboration. We believe in a safer, more secure world. We believe in providing peace of mind. We believe in being true to ourselves and to those who trust-in our protection. We are many. We are one. **We are Allegion.**