Job Description

Supplier Quality Engineer

Onsite – Gurnee, IL

Who We Are: 

PurposeBuilt Brands, rooted in a legacy dating back to Weiman, stands as a pioneer in crafting top-tier products for specialty surfaces. Our beloved brands, including Weiman, Goo Gone, Green Gobbler, Biokleen, Gonzo, Magic, Wright’s, Stone Care International, Urnex, Five Star, and Micro-Scientific, are preferred choices among consumers and seasoned professionals alike.

At PBB, we seek to hire employees who bring a level of engagement, drive, and performance that pushes business forward. We work together and are motivated by positive results, while continuously thriving in a scrappy environment. We believe our greatest assets are the talented and passionate employees who are motivated by our purposeful work. Our company may be 60 years old, but the real growth is just getting started.

The Role:

The Supplier Quality Engineer is responsible for overseeing the quality of all PurposeBuilt Brands Raw Material Suppliers and Contract Manufacturers that produce outsourced finished goods for PurposeBuilt Brands. This position interacts with PurposeBuilt Brands Raw Materials Suppliers, Contract Manufacturers as well as internal teams and functional owners such as R&D, Packaging and Project Management as part of the broader quality team.

What You Will Do:

• Provide technical guidance and advice to Suppliers, Contract Manufacturers and decision makers 
• Communicate between Suppliers (Raw Materials), Contract Manufacturers and Senior Management to identify quality issues, provide guidance and support process enhancements and improvement projects
• Function as part of a Supplier assessment team performing on-site inspections and Quality System audits at Suppliers and Contract Manufacturers.  Evaluate partner suitability for future Suppliers and Contract Manufacturers
• Support Supplier and Contract Manufacturer development activities and continuous improvement initiatives
• Monitor Supplier and Contract Manufacturer quality KPI’s, maintain detailed quality performance reports and support their projects to improve key performance indicators
• Prepare data for quarterly Supplier and Contract Manufacturer reviews
• Work to resolve Contract Manufacturing technical issues in a timely manner to ensure continuity of supply
• Performs Document Control processes to ensure all procedures are properly documented, updated as needed and in compliance with regulatory requirements
• Generate Supplier Corrective Action Requests (SCAR) for non-conforming materials or finished good products
• Work with Contract Manufacturers and internal teams to resolve quality issues.   Support Supplier and Contract Manufacturer problem solving and root cause analysis to eliminate recurrence of non-conformance (CAPA)
• Participate in pilot and/or first product runs performed by Contract Manufacturers
• Support the non-conforming material process (identification/segregation/disposition)  
• Participate on NPD teams to support new product development utilizing quality expertise   

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice

What You Will Bring:

• Ability to manage multiple projects and activities; results driven
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency with MS Office Products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) 
• Working knowledge of basic quality topics/processes to include: DMAIC, Statistical Process Control methods and Process Capability Index (CPK), CAPA, Cause and Effect Analysis, Pareto Analysis, etc.
• BS/BA in related discipline, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Certification may be required in some areas
• 3-5 years of experience in a Quality role 
• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) and/or Certified Quality Auditor (CQA), Six Sigma Green or Black belt is a plus 
• Knowledge of applicable Quality System requirements (GMP and ISO 9001) is strongly desired

Compensation Range: 

$83,200 - $85,000

Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by job related skills, experience, location, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specifics for each salary range.

Benefits:

PBB offers a wide range of benefits because we understand no two employees are the same. We want our employees to feel empowered to set their day up for success, whether that's in the office or remote.

What We Offer:

• Generous paid time off
• Competitive salaries and bonus incentives
• 401K company match
• Competitive medical, dental, & vision insurance
• Pet insurance
• Annual fitness stipend
• Unmatched employee discount on all products
• LinkedIn learning membership

PurposeBuilt Brands is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.