Supplier Quality Engineer - Electronics

Creating Peace of Mind by Pioneering Safety and Security

At Allegion, we help keep the people you know and love safe and secure where they live, work and visit. With more than 40 brands, 14,000+ employees globally and products sold in 130 countries, we specialize in security around the doorway and beyond. 

Additionally, Allegion is proud to be recognized with the 2026 Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award (GEWA) for the third consecutive year, earning distinction in both the employee engagement and strengths categories. This year, Allegion also received Gallup’s With Distinction honor — a designation reserved for a select group of organizations that go above and beyond in building exceptional workplace cultures.

Supplier Quality Engineer - Carmel, IN

This position is for an Electronics Supplier Quality Engineer ideally located in Carmel, IN.  Specific focus will be new supplier audits and onboarding, supplier relationship management, performance maintenance and development within Allegion’s electronics commodities, New Product Development support and continued growth in supplier-related quality processes across the America’s supply base and business units.

The Electronics Supplier Quality Engineer will support Allegion’s America’s business units by managing their global suppliers in the electronics commodity (primarily PCBAs, motors and wire harnesses).  This role will be expected to drive supplier KPIs (SPPM and on-time supplier 8D closure rate) and support both commodity management’s strategic vision and manufacturing’s ongoing production. 

Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to be employed in the United States. The company does not intend to provide sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B, TN, etc.) for this employment position.

Hybrid:

At Allegion, we are driven by a bold vision: redefining safety while empowering our employees to thrive. When you join our team, you become part of a culture that values innovation, purpose, and excellence. This role offers the benefits of our dynamic hybrid work model—combining in-person collaboration for meaningful moments with the flexibility of remote work. Since hybrid arrangements can vary based on the needs of the individual, team and business, your talent acquisition partner will provide specific hybrid details about this role.

We are committed to fostering a healthy work-life balance and building meaningful connections, ensuring you have the tools, resources, and support needed to excel in any environment. Together, we’ll unlock your potential and create a lasting impact.

While this is the current structure and we currently have no plans to change, we reserve the right to make changes to the hybrid schedule as needed at the Company’s discretion.

What You Will Do:

• This position is also responsible for executing On Site Assessments at supplier locations to evaluate the capability of the supplier’s processes to produce and deliver parts that meet Allegion’s requirements, and onboarding new suppliers as needed to ensure they understand Allegion’s production expectations. 
• The Electronics Supplier Quality Engineer will also support NPD programs, driving collaboration and alignment between design engineering and suppliers, and ensuring suppliers are prepared to submit appropriate PPAP documentation that will enable full approval on the first submission and launch their manufacturing processes for Allegion parts / products with a strong yield.  
• This position is also responsible for driving standard quality processes across Allegion’s business units and supply base, some of which include basic problem solving, PPAP, supplier 8Ds, Gauge R and R.     
• This position will work with Suppliers, Commodity Management, Procurement, Sustaining and NPD Engineering and Operations to establish and implement strategic and comprehensive supplier quality activities which are aligned to the business objectives and customer expectations.
• Ensures quality KPI’s are improved / maintained, understands and supports commodity management’s strategic initiatives and fosters solid working relationships between suppliers and Allegion’s manufacturing locations. 
• Conducts On-Site Assessments, in support of new sourcing / supplier plant moves, to evaluate the capability of the supplier’s processes to produce and deliver a part that meets customer requirements.
• Independently operates at supplier locations, cooperatively working to identify root cause and develop and implement corrective actions in a timely manner.
• Provides quality details required to support source selection and supplier rationalization initiatives.
• Provides Suppliers with technical oversight and expertise in areas such as Process Development through Capability Studies, FMEA, Measurement Systems Analysis, Control Plans, Error Proofing, etc.
• Supports Allegion NPD programs as assigned, and as part of this leads Characteristic Reviews with Suppliers and Engineering.  Can also drive discussions on traceability, appropriate packaging, Allegion’s supplier tooling database documentation, Safe Launch Plans, Launch Readiness and Run-at-Rate as applicable.
• Drives on-time PPAP and Flawless Launch for responsible components.
• Works in conjunction with Plant QE and Suppliers in 8D problem solving - leading cross-functional teams on major issues resolution at Supplier locations and drives supplier 8Ds to on-time closure.
• Supports training of internal staff along with other functions on Supplier Quality processes, tools, procedures and work instructions.

What You Need to Succeed:

•  Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, or related field required; Master’s preferred
• 3-5 years of Quality Engineering experience in increasing responsibility in the areas of electronics Quality, Supplier Quality, Supplier Management or related field, including at least 2 years of direct manufacturing / in plant experience
• Demonstrated program management experience and in-depth process improvement and problem solving experience (including expertise with tools and processes such as APQP, Lean, Six Sigma, PPAP, 8D, FMEA, VAVE, etc.)
• Solid understanding of Quality Management Systems ISO-9001/TS-16949
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office products and statistical software
• Demonstrated ability to effectively interact and influence in a matrix organization with an international exposure
• Active knowledge about electronics manufacturing is required, mechanical manufacturing processes and assembly knowledge beneficial
• Understanding of GD&T required
• Ability to travel 50% - 75%
• Multilingual is an added benefit  
  

Why Work for Us?

Allegion is a Great Place to Grow your Career if:

· You're seeking a rewarding opportunity that allows you to truly help others. With thousands of employees and customers around the world, there’s plenty of room to make an impact. As our values state, “this is your business, run with it”.

· You’re looking for a company that will invest in your professional development. As we grow, we want you to grow with us.

· You want a culture that promotes work-life balance. Our employees enjoy generous paid time off, because at Allegion we recognize that you have a full life outside of work!

· You want to work for an award-winning company that invests in its people. Allegion is proud to be a recipient of the Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award for the second year in a row, recognizing our commitment to employee engagement, strengths-based development, and unlocking human potential.

What You’ll Get from Us:

· Health, dental and vision insurance coverage, helping you “be safe, be healthy”

· Competitive Paid Time Off

· A commitment to your future with a 401K plan, which currently offers a 6% company match and no vesting period

· Health Savings Accounts – Tax-advantaged savings account used for healthcare expenses

· Flexible Spending Accounts – Tax-advantaged spending accounts for healthcare and/or dependent daycare expenses

· Disability Insurance –Short-Term and Long-Term coverage, paid for by Allegion, provides income replacement for illness or injury

· Life Insurance – Term life coverage with the option to purchase supplemental coverage

· Tuition Reimbursement

· Voluntary Wellness Program – Simply complete wellness activities and earn monetary rewards

· Employee Discounts through Perks at Work

· Community involvement and opportunities to give back so you can “serve others, not yourself”

· Opportunities to leverage your unique strengths through CliftonStrengths assessment & coaching

Apply Today!

Join our team of experts today and help us make tomorrow’s world a safer place!

Not sure if your experience perfectly aligns with the role? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification and every single preferred qualification of a job posting. At Allegion, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. So, if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every item in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this role.

We Celebrate Who We Are! 

Allegion is committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workplace.  Together, we embrace all differences and similarities among colleagues, as well as the differences and similarities within the relationships that we foster with customers, suppliers and the communities where we live and work. Whatever your background, experience, race, color, national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, disability status, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law, we will make sure that you have every opportunity to impress us in your application and the opportunity to give your best at work, not because we’re required to, but because it’s the right thing to do.   We are also committed to providing accommodations for persons with disabilities. If for any reason you cannot apply through our career site and require an accommodation or assistance, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team.

© Allegion plc, 2023 | Block D, Iveagh Court, Harcourt Road, Dublin 2, Co. Dublin, Ireland

REGISTERED IN IRELAND WITH LIMITED LIABILITY REGISTERED NUMBER 527370

Allegion is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer

Privacy Policy