**Staff Engineer, Supplier Development** _Work Mode: Hybrid_ **Location: ** ENTER [Work Mode] – [City], [State] or [Country] **Opportunity** Provide comprehensive purchased product Quality support to global purchasing teams. Completes professional engineering assignments of moderately broad scope. Executes projects by using off-the-shelf (existing and within the same industry) technology with minimum guidance. Makes appropriate decisions using decision support tools and critical thinking including risk/reward ratios and critical pathing. Mindful of business impact. As part of a team, demonstrates and acts on innovative traits (curiosity, continuous questioning, open mind, and investigative). **SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES** + Conduct factory audits of potential suppliers, track key quality issues and drive recordable improvements based on results + Monitor supplier in-process quality assurance, setup process control plan and quality plans + Identify and correct on-going supplier quality problems through systematic analysis and subsequent recommendations to improve their product quality + Monitor and communicate supplier response and follow-up activities on any non-conforming products including investigation, sorting, analysis, disposition, deviation and corrective action + Work with Global teams and suppliers to develop the appropriate levels of quality plans. + Monitoring supplier products and processes to ensure on-going quality + Prepare & review in-process quality standards, methods and procedures for existing products + Publish updates for NPD vanity projects and supplier development activities + Track supplier Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) process, including the determination of requirements and assurance of on-time completion + Own the Quality portion of the Supplier Scorecard for assigned suppliers. Monitor monthly performance and take ownership of results including initiating appropriate corrective actions and assisting suppliers as necessary + Identify and pursue opportunities for supplier development in quality systems, products, and processes. Utilize proven methodologies such as ISO, SPC, Lean and Six Sigma to drive recordable improvements in quality, cost and delivery + Manage supplier quality inspector team to ensure product quality met Kohler requirements **Skills/Requirements** **EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS** Bachelor’s Degree in an Engineering required; advanced Degree is preferred. **EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS** 5 years of previous quality and engineering experience with an international organization. Must possess an excellent understanding of quality systems, product qualification and manufacturing processes, basic statistical methods, improvement methodologies, and program management. **SKILL LEVEL** + Performs the Quality Project tasks described for assignments of moderate scope with some direction from the manager + Must have the capability to apply various fundamental quality techniques to wide range of projects + Shall be actively developing skills in product, process and system related techniques + Solid oral & written communication skills with ability to communicate well at all levels of organization + Well organized, manages time and projects effectively + Analytical thinking with a high degree of problem solving skills and attention to detail **TRAVEL EXPECTATIONS** This position may require up to 40% travel domestically and internationally travel to support Procurement and Quality initiatives. **_Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now or in the future._** **Why Choose Kohler?** We empower each associate to #BecomeMoreAtKohler with a competitive total rewards package to support your health and wellbeing, access to career growth and development opportunities, a diverse and inclusive workplace, and a strong culture of innovation. With more than 30,000 bold leaders across the globe, we’re driving meaningful change in our mission to help people live gracious, healthy, and sustainable lives. **About Us** It is Kohler’s policy to recruit, hire, and promote qualified applicants without regard to race, creed, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran. If, as an individual with a disability, you need reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact kohlerjobs@kohler.com . Kohler Co. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.