Supplier Quality Supervisor

About the Role

We are seeking a Supplier Quality Supervisor responsible for leading Supplier Quality & Development activities to ensure that suppliers consistently meet Carrier’s quality, regulatory, and operational requirements. This role oversees supplier qualification, certification, monitoring, and development initiatives while driving continuous improvement across the supply base.

The position plays a key role in ensuring supplier performance, mitigating quality risks, supporting new product introductions, and maintaining compliance with quality standards throughout the supply chain.

Responsibilities

Lead and supervise Supplier Quality & Development initiatives across the supply base. Oversee supplier qualification, certification, assessment, and monitoring processes. Drive supplier quality improvement strategies and ensure successful implementation. Manage supplier quality issues, corrective actions, and containment activities.

Monitor supplier performance metrics and ensure compliance with quality requirements. Supervise supplier-related quality activities, including raw material assessments and contracted manufacturing reviews. Ensure suppliers, laboratories, and service providers comply with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and procurement standards.

Support and maintain Carrier Supplier Gold program requirements and continuous improvement initiatives. Ensure suppliers meet all requirements related to work transfers, process changes, and new product introductions. Oversee PPAP/UPPAP approvals and supplier readiness activities. Collaborate with Procurement, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality teams to resolve supplier-related issues.

Develop sustainable supplier quality systems that support operational excellence and long-term performance.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, or a related field. Experience in Supplier Quality, Supplier Development, Quality Engineering, or a related discipline. Experience leading supplier quality initiatives and managing supplier performance. Knowledge of supplier qualification, certification, and auditing processes.

Experience with corrective actions, root cause analysis, and problem-solving methodologies. Understanding of APQP, PPAP/UPPAP, process change management, and supplier approval requirements. Knowledge of manufacturing processes, raw materials, and supplier quality systems. Familiarity with GMP and industry quality standards.

Strong leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills. Ability to drive continuous improvement initiatives within the supply base. Strong analytical and decision-making skills with a focus on quality and operational excellence.

Benefits

We offer a competitive total rewards package that may include other benefits and well‑being programs. Offerings vary by role and location and are designed to support employees’ health, security, and success. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, participate in an interview, or otherwise engage in the hiring process, please contact us at Carrier.

Recruiting@carrier.com. We will make every effort to meet your needs in accordance with applicable laws. Carrier is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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