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Part of a global thermal solutions leader founded in 1922, our heaters, sensors, and controls power industries like semiconductor, aerospace, energy, and industrial equipment.\n#PoweredByPossibility\nWe are hiring a: Senior Supplier Quality Engineer, New Product Development\nSt. Louis, MO OR Columbia, MO\nWatlow is seeking a Senior Supplier Quality Engineer, New Product Development who will make sure our global suppliers are ready to support new products and product transitions. This individual will evaluate and audit new and current suppliers, lead supplier readiness and improvement work for new product releases and Global Footprint transitions, and help suppliers build the capability to meet Watlow's expectations. They will partner closely with NPD, Global Footprint, Supply Chain, and Engineering teams, and will report to the Supplier Quality Engineering Manager. 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This role includes up to 50% domestic and international travel.\n\nWhat you'll do:\nNew supplier evaluation: Support NPD, Global Footprint, and Supply Chain projects by evaluating and auditing new Watlow suppliers.\nSupplier readiness: Lead readiness and improvement work with new and existing suppliers for new product releases and Global Footprint product transitions.\nSupplier audits: Lead evaluations and audits of current Watlow suppliers.\nSupplier development: Deploy Watlow requirements to suppliers, identify gaps, and work alongside them to build the capability to meet expectations.\nPerformance management: Use supplier performance data and sourcing strategies to target improvement areas and drive better supplier performance.\nChange control: Make sure suppliers understand and apply Watlow's change control requirements through annual training and conformance audits.\nCorrective action: Lead major and escalated supplier corrective actions, ensuring a thorough 8D is defined and 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