• Manufacturing and Supplier Quality Engineer

    Lenovo (Whitsett, NC)


    Manufacturing and Supplier Quality Engineer

     

    General Information

     

    Req #

    WD00090299

    Career area:

    Hardware Engineering

    Country/Region:

    United States of America

    State:

    North Carolina

    City:

    Whitsett

    Date:

    Friday, October 31, 2025

    Working time:

    Full-time

    **Additional Locations** :

    * United States of America - North Carolina - Whitsett

     

    Why Work at Lenovo

     

    We are Lenovo. We do what we say. We own what we do. We WOW our customers.

     

    Lenovo is a US$69 billion revenue global technology powerhouse, ranked #196 in the Fortune Global 500, and serving millions of customers every day in 180 markets. Focused on a bold vision to deliver Smarter Technology for All, Lenovo has built on its success as the world’s largest PC company with a full-stack portfolio of AI-enabled, AI-ready, and AI-optimized devices (PCs, workstations, smartphones, tablets), infrastructure (server, storage, edge, high performance computing and software defined infrastructure), software, solutions, and services. Lenovo’s continued investment in world-changing innovation is building a more equitable, trustworthy, and smarter future for everyone, everywhere. Lenovo is listed on the Hong Kong stock exchange under Lenovo Group Limited (HKSE: 992) (ADR: LNVGY).

     

    This transformation together with Lenovo’s world-changing innovation is building a more inclusive, trustworthy, and smarter future for everyone, everywhere. To find out more visit www.lenovo.com , and read about the latest news via ourStoryHub (https://news.lenovo.com/) .

     

    Description and Requirements

     

    The **Manufacturing and Supplier Quality Engineer (MSQE)** is responsible for driving product and process quality across the entire lifecycle—from New Product Introduction (NPI) to end-of-life. This role supports root-cause analysis of customer quality issues, develops corrective actions, leads continuous improvement efforts, and ensures robust manufacturing control and reporting processes. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in technology manufacturing (e.g., servers, electronics), supplier management, and quality methodologies.

     

    This is a unique opportunity to work in a global position as a Manufacturing and Supplier Quality Engineer. This role will combine analyzing server quality performance at the Lenovo manufacturing facility in Whitsett, NC, with managing Onsite Supplier Quality Management.

    Responsibilities:

    + Lead investigations into customer quality issues and develop effective corrective and preventive actions.

    + Drive continuous improvement initiatives in manufacturing and supplier processes.

    + Establish and maintain manufacturing control systems and quality reporting mechanisms.

    + Manage customer process and product quality elements including:

    + Process mapping

    + pFMEA (Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis)

    + Quality target setting and performance monitoring

    + Collaborate with global and local Quality, Test, and Supplier Engineering teams to improve systems, product quality, and supplier performance.

    + Analyze test logs, failure analysis reports, and supplier 8D documentation.

    + Support global quality initiatives in coordination with the Worldwide Quality Engineering (WW QE) team.

    + Participate in Customer First Article Inspections (FAIs) and support audit activities.

    + Coordinate supplier sorting activities, onsite supplier visits, and manage supplier quality within assigned product scope.

    Basic** **Qualifications

    + Bachelor’s degree or higher in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.

    + Minimum of 12 years of experience in Manufacturing Quality, preferably in the technology or electronics industry.

    + Proven experience in supplier quality management and leadership.

    + Strong knowledge of quality methodologies (e.g., 8D, pFMEA, SPC, root cause analysis).

    Preferred Qualifications

    + Experience with ISO standards and audit processes.

    + Exposure to New Product Introduction (NPI) processes is a strong plus.

    + Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Office 365.

    + Fluent in English; Spanish language skills are a plus.

    + Strong customer focus and results-oriented mindset.

    Visa Sponsorship:

    This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship, including Optional Practical Training (OPT) or Curricular Practical Training (CPT). All applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer.

     

    _We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any federal, state, or local protected class._

     

    **Additional Locations** :

    * United States of America - North Carolina - Whitsett

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    * United States of America - North Carolina

    * United States of America - North Carolina - Whitsett