Supervisor, Product Quality Engineering- EVERGREEN LOCATION: Avon / Ohio (US-OH), United States "
BRAND: Bendix "
REQUISITION ID: 11390 "
JOB GRADE: 17
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ON-SITE/REMOTE: On-site
Want to help shape tomorrow? At Bendix, we set the standard with advanced dynamic solutions that drive improved commercial vehicle performance and safety. We're part of the Knorr-Bremse Group, the global leader in braking technologies. As part of our team, you'll collaborate with a world of talented and dedicated colleagues whose sense of purpose complements your own. You'll find rewarding opportunities, diverse experiences, partnerships, and an unwavering commitment to ethics and integrity.
Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
JOB DESCRIPTION: Position Title: Supervisor, Product Quality Engineering
Reports To: Manager, Product Quality Engineering
Date Last Revised: August 5, 2026
Position Summary: Drive the advanced product quality planning requirements into new and changed product launches. Supervise product quality engineers and lead the implementation of advanced quality processes related to electronics hardware, software, and mechatronics technologies within the trailer product group and support of ABS/EBS and ADAS organizations as needed throughout product life cycle. Provide leadership in developing and implementing corrective actions. Partner with product group leadership to influence and set quality strategies.
Essential Functions: - Coach, develop and lead Product Quality Engineering Specialists in Agile Work environment.
- Lead teams in identifying potential risks and mitigation actions on hardware and software projects. Evaluate potential interactions with other products and systems.
- Perform stress and noise factor risk analysis and processes to help identify possible product risks, failures and deploy adequate design solutions to prevent.
- Support the Product Development and Commercialization (PDC) Gate process and lead quality compliance review protocol from feasibility to product launch.
- Assure tools such as hazard analysis, fault tree analysis, and DFMEA are utilized to identify product safety risks and assure that design is robust enough to assure customer requirements are met. Manage risk registers, mitigation strategies, and follow up communication planning.
- Help ensure that all systems / products / parts and subassemblies function as intended over the required design life, by leading an analysis of reliability critical system elements and project managing corresponding mitigation actions.
- Develop effective working relationships to gain matrix resources to support initiatives. Positively influence at all levels, inside and outside the organization. Clearly communicate project status, risks and scope creep to stakeholders on a regular basis.
- Assist all functional areas and manufacturing locations with Advanced Quality Planning, problem resolution, prevention and mistake proofing.
- For complex issues, provide leadership in developing and implementing corrective actions. and special project teams.
- Willing to travel domestically and globally up to 15%. Strong English communication skills are required.
Knowledge: - Candidate will have demonstrated proficiency in hardware, electronics, and software design, as well as leading Quality Assurance teams utilizing DFMEA methodologies, moderating risk assessment and ensuring that the correct methodologies are used.
- Provide leadership to influence and positively motivate self, assigned team and peers. Ability to manage multiple priorities and execute with speed.
- The ideal candidate will possess Engineering and Technical Supervisory level knowledge and understanding of the key technical characteristics of the broad range of design and manufacturing processes. These include a technical understanding of Trailer, ADAS DAS Systems, and Brake Control Mechatronic hardware, software and Systems, as well as electronic circuit analysis and product component designs utilized in Electronic Control Units.
- Highly effective leadership, organization, negotiation, coordination, and presentation skills.
Experience: - Quality Engineering Supervisor: 5-8 years of experience in a quality, electrical or mechanical engineering environment.
- 1+ years' experience in Commercial vehicle, Automotive hardware and software Product, Quality and Product development functions for electronic hardware manufacturing and assembly.
- 2+ Years' experience in manufacturing process development and commercialization of new products strongly desired.
- 1 + years' experience in Agile methodologies, project management and PM tools (Miro, Teams, Microsoft Project, Stage Gate, etc.). Project Management Professional Certified (PMP) strongly desired.
- ISO 9001 TS16949 and understanding of software development techniques and methodologies (ISO26262, ASPICE, SEI CMM)
Skills: - High integrity, team player (good interpersonal skills, able to inspire/lead others).
- Builds effective relationships across the team and supply chain. Positive, "can do" attitude; excellent communication skills.
- High energy; assertive, Innovative/Creative, Process discipline.
- Ability to lead a group of technical specialists in performing Advanced Quality Product Development Activities
- Experience in a technical field such as Quality Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering.
- High level of energy, enthusiasm and optimism, as well as a sense of urgency, passion for excellence and a strong desire to shape the future.
- Capable of working in a Team environment with excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
- Strong problem-solving skills.
- Project planning and follow-up skills essential.
- Ability to build strong customer relationships.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access).
Education: - Minimum of a bachelor's Degree of Science in Electrical, Computer Science or Mechanical Engineering with applicable Engineering experience. 5-8 years of experience in a quality, electrical or mechanical engineering environment.
- ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), Six Sigma Green Belt (SSGB), SPS Statistical Problem Solving, Toyota Production System (TPS), AIAG Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Certified Scrum Master (CSM) and ASPICE certification a plus in this position.
Position Requirements: The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Please note: At this time, we are not able to offer immigration sponsorship for new hires. All applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for current or future employment-based visa sponsorship. The anticipated salary range for candidates who will work in Avon is $105,400 to $158,200 per year. The final pay offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to the type and years of experience within the job, the type of years and experience within the industry and education. Bendix is a multi-state employer, and this pay scale may not reflect positions that work in other states or locations. Provided they meet all eligibility requirements under the applicable plan documents, employees (and their eligible dependents) will be eligible to enroll in group healthcare plans that offer medical, dental, vision, and basic life and disability insurance. Employees also will be able to enroll in our company's 401k plan. Employees will also receive 120 hours of vacation leave and 40 hours of Personal Paid Absence every year. Employees will also enjoy 12 paid holidays, and 1 floating holiday throughout the calendar year, subject to relevant terms outlined in the employee handbook. 6 weeks of paid parental leave will also be available for use. Requirements for these benefits will be controlled by applicable plan documents and policies. Employees working on federal contracts covered by the Federal Paid Sick Leave requirements will be notified and will receive benefits consistent and compliant with the FPSL requirements. Hired applicant will be able to purchase company stock, subject to the relevant plan documents and annual bonuses based on achievement of certain metrics of up to 4% of annual salary. This is intended to provide a general description of benefits and other compensation and is not a substitute for applicable plan documents or company policies. Applications for this position are accepted on an ongoing basis #LI-EM1 Become part of our team!
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