Manufacturing and Supplier Quality Engineer

The Manufacturing and Supplier Quality Engineer (MSQE) is responsible for driving product and process quality across the entire lifecycle-from New Product Introduction (NPI) to end-of-life. This role supports root-cause analysis of customer quality issues, develops corrective actions, leads continuous improvement efforts, and ensures robust manufacturing control and reporting processes. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in technology manufacturing (e.g., servers, electronics), supplier management, and quality methodologies.

This is a unique opportunity to work in a global position as a Manufacturing and Supplier Quality Engineer. This role will combine analyzing server quality performance at the Lenovo manufacturing facility in Whitsett, NC, with managing Onsite Supplier Quality Management.

• Lead investigations into customer quality issues and develop effective corrective and preventive actions.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives in manufacturing and supplier processes.
• Establish and maintain manufacturing control systems and quality reporting mechanisms.
• Manage customer process and product quality elements including:
  • Process mapping
  • pFMEA (Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis)
  • Quality target setting and performance monitoring
• Collaborate with global and local Quality, Test, and Supplier Engineering teams to improve systems, product quality, and supplier performance.
• Analyze test logs, failure analysis reports, and supplier 8D documentation.
• Support global quality initiatives in coordination with the Worldwide Quality Engineering (WW QE) team.
• Participate in Customer First Article Inspections (FAIs) and support audit activities.
• Coordinate supplier sorting activities, onsite supplier visits, and manage supplier quality within assigned product scope.

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 12 years of experience in Manufacturing Quality, preferably in the technology or electronics industry.
• Proven experience in supplier quality management and leadership.
• Strong knowledge of quality methodologies (e.g., 8D, pFMEA, SPC, root cause analysis).