About this opportunity
Lincoln Electric lists this Senior Supplier Quality Engineer opportunity in euclid, Ohio. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Lincoln Electric is a high-performance industrial machinery and technology leader who helps customers manufacture and maintain vital equipment and infrastructure. Lincoln Electric’s innovative solutions enable higher quality and productivity across a variety of processes including welding, cutting, brazing, machining, process automation, and field repair. The Company leverages proprietary technologies and expertise in materials science, power electronics, automation, and intelligent software to help customers build better and achieve resilience in their operations. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, Lincoln Electric is the essential ‘Linc’ that keeps the economy running. The Company operates 71 manufacturing and automation facilities across 20 countries and serves customers in over 160 countries. For more information about Lincoln Electric and its products and services, visit the Company’s website at .
Location: Euclid - 22801
Employment Status: Salary Full-Time
Function: Supply Management/Purchasing
Pay Range: $111,115.00‑$138,894.00
Target Bonus: 15.0%
Req ID: 29513
Purpose
The Senior Supplier Quality Engineer (SSQE) owns quality outcomes, supplier risk posture, and recovery execution for Lincoln Electric’s strategic, high‑impact suppliers. This role acts as the quality decision authority for suppliers that directly affect production continuity, customer experience, regulatory compliance, and total cost of ownership.
This is not an audit or support role. The SSQE is accountable for preventing supplier‑driven disruption, exercising judgment under pressure, and making escalation, containment, launch‑gate, and supplier exit recommendations when risk is unacceptable.
Supplier Mapping & Ownership
Primary Ownership
Strategic / Tier‑1 suppliers defined by one or more of the following: High annual spend (top ~20–25% of supplier spend)
Direct impact to production continuity (line‑down risk)
Sole‑source or constrained‑capacity suppliers
Safety‑critical, regulatory‑critical, or customer‑visible components
Secondary / Oversight Role
Regional or global suppliers with multi‑plant exposure
New suppliers through APQP and first production approval
Explicit Exclusions
Commodity, low‑risk, fully qualified suppliers with stable performance
Key Responsibilities
Enterprise & Risk Ownership
Act as quality decision authority for assigned suppliers, including:
Stop‑ship and controlled release decisions
Deviation approval
Supplier exit and resourcing recommendations
Lead supplier risk assessments covering process capability, capacity, financial health, and geographic exposure
Define and drive mitigation plans aligned with Global Sourcing strategy
APQP Leadership & Launch‑Gate Authority
Lead and govern APQP and PPAP for strategic suppliers and high‑risk launches
Approve or block launch readiness based on demonstrated capability, not intent
Has authority to delay or stop launches when supplier risk is unacceptable
Escalate unresolved launch risks to executive leadership with clear business impact
Key Responsibilities (Continued)
Own supplier quality performance outcomes (PPM, COPQ, OTIF) for assigned suppliers
Lead cross‑functional escalation and recovery when performance degrades
Validate root cause and corrective action effectiveness; reject superficial or non‑systemic fixes
Drive permanent countermeasures (process redesign, tooling changes, error‑proofing, automation)
Supplier Performance, Escalation & Recovery
Own supplier quality performance outcomes (PPM, COPQ, OTIF) for assigned suppliers
Lead cross‑functional escalation and recovery when performance degrades
Validate root cause and corrective action effectiveness; reject superficial or non‑systemic fixes
Drive permanent countermeasures (process redesign, tooling changes, error‑proofing, automation)
Sourcing & Commercial Influence
Serve as primary quality advisor to Commodity Managers for:
Supplier nomination and award decisions
Dual‑sourcing and exit strategies
Translate quality risk into financial impact (downtime, warranty, COPQ, recovery cost)
Influence sourcing decisions through total cost of ownership, not piece price
Capability Building & Governance
Mentor Supplier Quality Engineers and define escalation thresholds
Establish standard work for APQP rigor, audit depth, and supplier recovery
Act as senior quality representative in cross‑functional and executive reviews
Measures of Success (12–24 Months)
Reduced severity and duration of supplier‑driven production disruptions
Sustained improvement in strategic supplier PPM, COPQ, and recovery cycle time
Predictable, on‑time APQP/PPAP approvals with minimal post‑launch escapes
Earlier, data‑driven supplier exits or resourcing decisions
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical discipline
7–10+ years of experience in Supplier Quality, Manufacturing Quality, or Operations Engineering
Demonstrated experience exercising judgment in supplier escalation and launch decisions
Strong working knowledge of APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, SPC, and structured problem solving
Proven ability to influence sourcing and operations without direct authority
Lincoln Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to promoting equal employment opportunity for applicants, without regard to their race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited to, lactation), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, and any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.
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