Supplier Quality Auditor

Building the people that build the world.

With platforms in HVAC and Detection and Measurement, SPX Technologies builds innovative solutions that enable a safer, more efficient, sustainable world.  Through our RiSE talent development framework, we Reach, Identify, Strengthen, and Engage our employees to support them in their continued development.  We’re a global company of problem solvers, collaborators, and innovators, and our businesses build solutions that impact the world. 

 

As part of HVAC Cooling, SPX Cooling Technologies is a leader in high quality industrial HVAC equipment used to cool large facilities like hospitals, data centers, and power plants.   With cooling towers, fans, and refrigeration units, companies rely on brands like Marley, Recold, and SGS to provide comfort and mission critical and industrial cooling solutions.

 

How you will make an Impact (Job Summary)

At SPX, we are a diverse team of unique individuals who all contribute to making a significant impact. As a Supplier Quality Auditor, you will be an integral part of the Strategic Sourcing Center of Excellence team. This team is responsible for developing and implementing sourcing projects, standardizing sourcing processes, and managing supply risk.

In this role, you will focus on evaluating and assessing the quality management systems of our external suppliers. Your efforts will ensure that their materials meet SPX’s quality standards, industry regulations, and compliance requirements. You will achieve this by conducting on-site audits, reviewing documentation, and reporting findings. Your work will be crucial in identifying potential risks and areas for improvement within our supply chain, thereby enhancing overall supply chain resilience and performance.

 

What you can expect in this role (Job Responsibilities)

While each day brings new opportunities at SPX, your core responsibilities will be:

• Conduct on-site supplier audits to verify manufacturing processes, quality control, documentation, and compliance with quality standards.
• Evaluate supplier capabilities by reviewing their quality management system, production processes, and quality control methods.
• Review supplier documentation, such as quality manuals, procedures, test reports, and certificates, for accuracy and compliance.
• Analyze audit findings, identify trends, and compile data to create comprehensive reports highlighting concerns and risk.
• Collaborate with suppliers to mitigate risks and support proactive development
• Conclude audits with feedback and present findings to relevant teams.
• Create audit reports detailing deviations and improvement opportunities.
• Work with suppliers to communicate deviations from quality standards.
• Track supplier performance based on audit results, corrective actions, and key quality metrics.
• Evaluate new suppliers to determine their suitability before establishing a business relationship.
• Ensure supplier implementation of effective corrective actions.
• Support Value Analysis/Value Engineering (VAVE) and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) activities for continuous improvement and part approvals.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address supplier quality issues.
• Identify training opportunities for suppliers to enhance their performance.
• Conduct root cause analysis on quality issues and develop corrective actions.
• Facilitate supplier workshops to share best practices and drive improvement.
• Monitor industry trends and regulatory changes to ensure supplier compliance.
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