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Supplier Quality Engineer

LIXIL • Ciénega de Flores, Nuevo León, Mexico

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Posted Sep 9, 2026Apply by Oct 9, 2026

**Role & seniority: ** Supplier Quality Engineer (mid-level; “lead or trainer” responsibilities included)

**Stack/tools: ** Reliance ETQ (QMS), SalesForce, SAP Ariba; quality/patent tools like FMEA and RCA; Minitab (plus); QMS; SPAP (Supplier Production Approval Process); SCAR/SQN; auditing/qualification systems; statistical sampling plans

**Top 3 responsibilities: **

  • Ensure supplier quality for NPD and launched products: design validation plan support, FMEA participation, risk mitigation/control plan implementation.

  • Drive corrective action for supplier nonconformance: manage SCARs/SQNs, require root-cause and robust corrective actions, monitor KPIs (e.g., SCAR closures; rejected inventory targets).

  • Supplier governance: audit and qualify existing/new suppliers; lead SPAP for NPD; ensure receiving inspection plans and lot/inspection controls.

  • Must-have skills:

    • Strong understanding of product development/launch quality and supplier quality’s role in supply chain.

    • Analytical/problem-solving with clear, concise data-driven communication; ability to present at NPD gate reviews.

    • Team collaboration (including global), process improvement mindset, and adherence to QMS/safety/production practices.

  • Nice-to-haves:

    • Statistics experience and Minitab.

    • ASQ certification; Six Sigma Green Belt.

    • Experience with global supplier development and/or trainer experience;

Full Description

About Us

Every person on the planet dreams of a better home. And at LIXIL, we’re

committed to making better homes a reality for everyone, everywhere.

We make it happen with pioneering water and housing technology

solutions. Home to world leading brands like INAX, American Standard,

GROHE, TOSTEM and many more, we touch the lives of more than

a billion people each day, transforming houses into homes.

Our planet is the home we all share. So how we do business matters.

Our inclusive and empowering culture, entrepreneurial spirit and

commitment to having a positive impact on the planet are integral

to our business strategy.

LIXIL today is on a journey of transformation. The world around us is

changing. Technological advances. Evolving needs. New demographics.

Shifting expectations. These changes serve as opportunities for solutions

to be discovered, and to unlock progress for all.

We invite you to make this journey with us. It is as challenging as it is

inspiring. Together we can shape the future of living. We’re a home for

growth, for imagination, for creativity. A home for your talent and ambition.

A home for everyone.

Visión general

Responsabilidades

The Supplier quality engineer will work closely with New Product Development (NPD) teams to ensure quality is prioritized and complete.

Should Help to ensure design validation plans are completed and effective.

Drive root cause analysis using warranty data on all

launched products.

Participate in failure modes effects analysis on all new products with engineering in order to

identify risks and assist with the implementation of mitigation and control plans for these risks. Product/Process

Nonconformance Continuous Improvement for all supplier related products, processes and projects. Responsible for Supplier Corrective Action Requests (SCAR’s), Supplier Quality Notifications (SQN’s) and ensure robust corrective

actions have been implemented by suppliers. Issue notifications of product nonconformance to suppliers requesting

root cause identification, corrective action definition and improvement action planning. Achieve monthly KPI’s such as SCAR closures and rejected inventory below established dollar targets.

Responsible for Audit and Qualification for all assigned existing and new suppliers.

Ensure robust plans are in place to have suppliers meet targets.

Lead Supplier Production Approval Process (SPAP) for NPD projects.

Responsible to ensure all existing and new

purchased parts have robust receiving inspection plans in place and complete SPAP.

Support and adhere to QMS, safety

and production practices.

Assist suppliers with clear requirements, specifications and production standards.

Implement, maintain and increase Supplier Certifications and skip lots per instruction and guidelines.

Support Quality software releases

such as Reliance ETQ, SalesForce and SAP Ariba.

Act as a lead or trainer where applicable. Review internal knowledge base and work with 3 rd party industry experts assisting with supplier development activities in order to increase quality, enhance reliability,

and improve dependability.Assist suppliers with the development and implementation of statistical sampling plans and inspection procedures. The Engineer, Supplier Quality plays a key role in ensuring that our products meet quality standards. This role will work closely with the product development teams and suppliers to ensure we meet or exceed industry quality standards;

address issues of supplier non-conformance and conduct supplier audits.

Requisitios

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience

Strong understanding of the product development process and the role of quality and supply chain in new product launches

as well as ongoing production

Team player – collaborates well with others to solve problems and actively incorporates input from various sources;

Experience Working With Others On a

global basis is a plus - Analytical and problem solving skills

communicates in a clear and succinct manner; effectively evaluates information/data to make decisions Change oriented – knowledge of process improvement tools; confronts difficult circumstances in creative ways,

balances multiple and competing objectives

Strong communications skills. Ability to present NPD status at Gate reviews is required. Experience in Statistics and Minitab is a plus ASQ Certification or equivalent, and Six Sigma Green Belt are a plus

Hiring Range

Aplicable de acuerdo a localidad

EEO Statement

Declaración de Igualdad de Oportunidades de Empleo: AS Maquila México S. de R.L. de C.V. y American Standard B&K México, son empleadores que ofrecen igualdad de oportunidades. Todos los solicitantes que resulten calificados para la posición para la que apliquen, serán considerados para el empleo sin distinción de raza, color, religión, lugar de origen, ascendencia, orientación sexual, identidad de género, genética, discapacidad, estado civil, edad, estado civil, estado de salud, condición o cualquier otra característica protegida por la ley.

Root Cause AnalysisFailure Modes and Effects AnalysisSupplier Corrective Action RequestsSupplier Production Approval ProcessQuality Management SystemsStatistical SamplingSupplier AuditingProcess ImprovementAnalytical SkillsProblem SolvingCommunication SkillsMinitabSix SigmaSAP AribaSalesForceReliance ETQmulti-location

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