SMA America · 2 hours ago
Supplier Quality Manager
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$104K/yr - $134K/yr
10+ years expSMA America is a company focused on innovative solar technology and clean energy solutions. The Supplier Quality Manager will lead supplier development and quality assurance activities to ensure suppliers meet company standards for quality, reliability, and performance.
Renewable EnergySolar
Responsibilities
Lead supplier qualification, integration, and ongoing management processes
Coordinate and oversee First Article Inspection (FAI) activities with cross-functional teams
Partner with commodity teams to align procurement strategies with quality objectives
Conduct supplier gap assessments and manage corrective actions; validate improvement effectiveness
Perform supplier audits for vendor selection, onboarding, and continuous improvement
Plan, execute, and follow up on supplier qualification, process, and product audits
Manage APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning) activities with suppliers
Support sourcing decisions and supplier portfolio management
Prepare and deliver periodic and ad hoc reports on supplier performance and quality issues
Lead process improvement initiatives using quality tools and statistical methods to improve critical-to-quality (CTQ) parameters
Monitor and track supplier performance; recommend process and product improvements based on CTQ metrics
Serve as escalation point for high-severity supplier quality issues
Support cross-functional teams and task forces, including supplier claims management
Evaluate quality deviations, monitor corrective/preventive actions, and issue deviation approvals as required
Contribute to defining supplier-related requirements (contracts, specifications, supply chain, after-sales)
Perform additional duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field (Master's preferred)
Minimum 10 years' experience in supplier quality or supplier development in a manufacturing environment
Proven experience in international supplier management and auditing
Strong knowledge of APQP, PPAP, 8D, FMEA, and quality standards (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 18001, etc.)
Proficiency in statistical tools and methods (SPC, MSA, Six Sigma)
ERP experience (SAP S4HANA preferred)
Familiarity with business applications (Salesforce, JIRA, Jaggaer, MS Office)
Exceptional communication, leadership, and cross-functional collaboration skills
Strong organizational skills with ability to report, present, and document in a customer-oriented manner
Entrepreneurial mindset; proactive and solution-oriented
Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required
Preferred
Certification in quality management (e.g., CQE, CQA, Six Sigma) strongly preferred
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits including health, dental and vision coverage (including $0 premium options)
401(k) plan with company match
Dedicated Hybrid Schedule: In-Office Tuesday and Thursdays; remote on Monday, Wednesday, and Fridays
Opportunities for professional development and training
Inclusive, collaborative, and innovative work environment
Company
SMA America
SMA America offers photovoltaic system technology and support services.
201-500 employees
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Peter Drews
Co-Founder
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Reiner Wettlaufer
Co-Founder
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