Supplier Quality Lean Continuous Improvement Leader
Location
Schenectady, NY
Job Type
Full-time
Category
other-general
Posted
June 15, 2026
**Job Description Summary**
The Supplier Quality Lean Continuous Improvement Leader is responsible for leading and coaching the SQE organization in strategic lean roadmap, defect reduction and cost of poor quality (COPQ) initiatives. This role will drive the development and deployment of our lean road map, as well as competency frameworks, standard work, and certification programs for critical quality methodologies including FMEA, Measurement System Analysis (MSA), Process Capability, and 8D/Issue Resolution. The position supports SQEs across global supplier networks to achieve excellence in supplier quality performance.
**Job Description**
+ Lead defect reduction and COPQ projects across the supplier base, utilizing Lean Six Sigma tools and methodologies.
+ Coach and mentor SQEs on project identification, execution, and sustainability in quality improvement initiatives.
+ Design, implement, and manage a competency model framework for SQE development, includi...
The Supplier Quality Lean Continuous Improvement Leader is responsible for leading and coaching the SQE organization in strategic lean roadmap, defect reduction and cost of poor quality (COPQ) initiatives. This role will drive the development and deployment of our lean road map, as well as competency frameworks, standard work, and certification programs for critical quality methodologies including FMEA, Measurement System Analysis (MSA), Process Capability, and 8D/Issue Resolution. The position supports SQEs across global supplier networks to achieve excellence in supplier quality performance.
**Job Description**
+ Lead defect reduction and COPQ projects across the supplier base, utilizing Lean Six Sigma tools and methodologies.
+ Coach and mentor SQEs on project identification, execution, and sustainability in quality improvement initiatives.
+ Design, implement, and manage a competency model framework for SQE development, includi...