Supplier Quality Engineer at Allegion

Carmel, Indiana, United States

Allegion Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Security, ManufacturingIndustries

Requirements

  • Legally authorized to be employed in the United States (no sponsorship for employment visa status)
  • Ability to perform on-site assessments and technical assessments at supplier locations
  • Capability to independently operate at supplier locations to drive improvement and development
  • Skills in collaborating with suppliers, commodity management, procurement, engineering, and operations teams

Responsibilities

  • Perform on-site assessments and technical assessments at potential and new suppliers as determined by commodity management
  • Onboard new suppliers within assigned commodities to ensure they understand Allegion’s production expectations
  • Support/lead the creation, modification, implementation, and execution of supplier-related quality processes across Allegion’s global supply base and Americas business units
  • Collaborate with suppliers, commodity management, procurement, sustaining and NPD engineering, and operations to establish, implement, and maintain strategic supplier quality activities aligned to business objectives and customer expectations
  • Ensure quality KPIs are improved/maintained, support commodity management’s strategic initiatives, and foster solid working relationships between suppliers and Allegion’s manufacturing locations and business teams
  • Support Allegion NPD programs by using tools and processes (e.g., NPD project playbook, Characteristics Review Process, PPAP, traceability, safe launch) to drive quality into parts and products, collaborating with plant quality and NPD team functions for successful, on-time launches
  • Conduct on-site and technical assessments in support of new sourcing to evaluate supplier process capability to meet customer requirements
  • Independently operate at supplier locations to drive supplier improvement/development and cooperatively work with stakeholders
  • Own ongoing supplier performance and development for suppliers within assigned commodities
  • Create strong working relationships with suppliers, Allegion commodity managers, engineers, and plant teams to resolve issues quickly with minimal production impact and support strategic supply chain vision

Skills

Supplier Quality Engineering
Supplier Performance Management
Supplier Development
Commodity Management
Supply Chain Management
New Product Development
Quality Processes
Issue Resolution

Allegion

Global provider of security solutions

About Allegion

Allegion provides security solutions that focus on securing doors and surrounding areas. Their product range includes mechanical locks, electronic access control systems, and biometric scanning devices, catering to various clients such as homeowners, businesses, and educational institutions. Allegion's products work by offering different methods of access control, from traditional keys to advanced technology that uses fingerprints or other biometric data for entry. What sets Allegion apart from competitors is their commitment to integrating new technologies into their security solutions while also adhering to environmental, social, and governance principles. The company's goal is to enhance safety and access for communities while driving innovation in the security industry.

Dublin, IrelandHeadquarters
1908Year Founded
$1,000MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Social Impact, CybersecurityIndustries
5,001-10,000Employees

Benefits

Competitive pay
PTO
Career development
More benefits

Risks

Emerging startups with innovative solutions could erode Allegion's market share.
Supply chain vulnerabilities in semiconductor components may disrupt electronic product production.
Rising raw material costs, especially metals, could impact Allegion's profit margins.

Differentiation

Allegion offers a comprehensive portfolio of mechanical and electronic security products.
The company operates in 120 countries under 23 brands, including Schlage and Von Duprin.
Allegion integrates ESG principles, focusing on innovation and community impact.

Upsides

Acquisitions like Unicel and Krieger enhance Allegion's product offerings and market reach.
The demand for touchless security solutions has surged post-COVID-19 pandemic.
Cloud-based access control systems offer scalability and remote management capabilities.

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