Experienced/Senior Supplier Quality Engineer
Copeland · Sidney, OH
- Level
- Senior
- Team
- Quality
- Travel
- 15%
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 30+ years
- Certification
- Green Belt preferred
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- Yesterday
The role in 30 seconds
A senior quality role at Copeland (industrial) in Sidney, OH. Best-in-class engineering, design and manufacturing combined with category-leading brands in compression, controls, software and monitoring solutions result in next-generation climate technology that is built for the needs of the world ahead.
- They ask for
- 30+ years · degree required · Green Belt preferred
- Tools it names
- Lean, Six Sigma, Green Belt, SPC, FMEA, PPAP
- Day to day
- about 15% travel
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 26, 2026
Quality Engineer roles in Ohio: typical posted base $90k–$130k.
Median of the low and high ends of 4 live postings that list pay, out of 55 quality engineer openings in Ohio, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 54 other live quality postings in Ohio.
- Experience asked
- More than usual (30+ vs 5+)
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Root cause 64%
- ✓ PPAP 49%
- ✓ Supplier quality 47%
- ISO 9001 47%
- ✓ FMEA 42%
- ✓ APQP 38%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Green Belt, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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This plant: Copeland in Sidney
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Full description from CopelandAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
As an EXPERIENCED / SENIOR SUPPLIER QUALITY ENGINEER, You Will
- ✓Evaluate suppliers by leading/conducting quality system audits using the Copeland Supplier Audit (CSA).
- ✓Assist with source selection and development. Audit and evaluate technical capabilities of existing and potential suppliers.
- ✓Monitor and report supplier quality performance trends periodically and implement actions as needed to achieve quality objectives.
- ✓Process, review and disposition PPAPs, deviations, audit findings, and supplier corrective actions. Assure that supplier controls and processes are capable of
- ✓consistently producing components meeting all requirements. Assure supplier PFMEA, Control Plans, and other process documentation is adequate.
- ✓Develop and support suppliers through visits, CSA quality audits, process audits, lean projects, providing manufacturing process technical guidance, and other means
- ✓as appropriate. Follow up with suppliers to assure corrective actions are implemented.
- ✓Conduct internal and external training necessary to improve supplier quality.
- ✓Support new product development programs and supplier transitions. Participate in design reviews and provide commodity related design improvement suggestions for
- ✓global sourcing, design/manufacturing optimization, and process/tool design.
- ✓Supervise co-op / intern students as required. Duties may include selecting candidates, assigning work, mentoring, instructing, and evaluating performance.
- ✓Develop and achieve annual objectives supporting overall department and company objectives.
Who you are
You understand internal and external stakeholder requirements, expectations and needs. You persist in accomplishing objectives despite obstacles and setbacks, plus maintain a track record of exceeding goals by successfully pushing yourself and helping others achieve results. You effectively communicate in various settings; one-on-one, small and large groups, or among diverse styles and position levels. Able to adjust message communication to fit the audience and provide helpful/timely information to individuals across the organization.
Required education, experience, & skills
- ✓Bachelors degree in Engineering or related field plus five (5) years of experience, or equivalent combination of education / experience
- ✓Quality engineering experience including knowledge and experience in:
- ✓APQP; Flow Charting; Control plans; FMEA; DFM
- ✓Statistical Process Control
- ✓Measurement System Analysis (Gage R&R)
- ✓Problem Solving; Corrective Action; Process Improvement Techniques
- ✓Quality Systems; ISO 9000 and/or TS16949
- ✓Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- ✓Proficient ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications including GD&T
- ✓Understanding of manufacturing processes used in relevant commodities
- ✓Travel up to 15% within North America
Preferred education, experience, & skills
- ✓Bachelors degree in Engineering plus ten (10) years experience
- ✓Master's Degree in Engineering or MBA
- ✓Certifications in ASQ (CQA, CQE, CQM)
- ✓Certified 6 Sigma Green Belt or Equivalent
- ✓A broad knowledge of various manufacturing processes.
- ✓Quality Auditing (Systems and processes)
- ✓Advanced statistics, problem solving and process improvement techniques.
- ✓Broad knowledge of Copeland LP products such as product function / application, customer expectations, and material properties.
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About Us
We are a global climate technologies company engineered for sustainability. We create sustainable and efficient residential, commercial and industrial spaces through HVACR technologies. We protect temperature-sensitive goods throughout the cold chain. And we bring comfort to people globally. Best-in-class engineering, design and manufacturing combined with category-leading brands in compression, controls, software and monitoring solutions result in next-generation climate technology that is built for the needs of the world ahead.
Whether you are a professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring your first opportunity, or recent graduate with an advanced degree, we have opportunities that will allow you to innovate, be challenged and make an impact. Join our team and start your journey today!
If you are an ENGINEERING/QUALITY PROFESSIONAL looking for an opportunity to grow, Copeland has an exciting opportunity for you! Based in our Sidney, Ohio location, you will represent Supplier Quality Engineering (SQE) to provide relevant inputs for New Product Development programs (NPD) as outlined below.
Collaboration First Hybrid Work Arrangements
This role is hybrid eligible with the requirement to be in office at least three days per week. Colleagues are expected to demonstrate a collaboration first mindset, which is the understanding that teams will work together in-person and colleagues should be flexible to adjust their hybrid days based on business needs. You will have an opportunity to work with your team and leader to determine when you should be in office to drive meaningful connections and to best serve our customers.
Why Work in the Greater Miami Valley Area
Our facility is located in Sidney, OH, conveniently located within driving distance to several larger cities, such as Dayton, Troy, and Columbus. The area’s generally low costs of living, excellent school systems, and low crime rates create a family-friendly environment. The area is home to several growing communities with restaurants, festivals, shopping, and arts scenes that make them exciting places to live and work.
About Our Location
The newly renovated Sidney campus has 1M square feet of manufacturing floor with an additional 120k square feet of leading-edge lab facilities. This location is the headquarters for the HVACR Americas business unit. Through our 30 years of scroll compressor expertise, our products help bring comfort and convenience to commercial, industrial, and residential spaces. Approximately 16