• Conduct supplier audits to evaluate manufacturing capabilities, quality systems, and compliance with APQP

processes.

• Lead capacity and risk assessments at supplier sites, defining and implementing mitigation plans to meet

capability and delivery targets.

• Lead APQP activities, including Onsite PPAP, FMEA, control plans, and process capability planning, to ensure

product quality from design to production.

• Drive root cause analysis and corrective actions for supplier issues using methodologies like 8 D, Red X Shainin, Six

Sigma, or Lean to minimize defects (including travel to affected Rheem plants and suppliers as necessary).

• Support supplier process certification (e.g., Pro Cert) and Early Production Containment for new product

introductions (NPI).

• Collaborate with suppliers to enhance on-time delivery through capacity planning, process optimization, and

inventory management...