Join Franklin Electric on our mission to empower communities with sustainable water management solutions, where your expertise will play a vital role in shaping a better future for generations to come.
Franklin Electric is a diverse team of innovators making a positive global impact since 1944. We offer innovative water and energy solutions, ensuring access, treatment, and efficient management of this vital resource. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our innovative products, industry leading quality products, exceptional customer service, employee development, and passion for social responsibility.
Join us to create a better future while growing professionally in a supportive environment!
What you will be doing:
- Lead the selection, evaluation, and qualification of potential and existing suppliers across Asia. Perform gap analyses and track corrective action closure to ensure gap closure.
- Drive Technical Reviews, manufacturability evaluations, and PPAP within the New Sourced Product Development process to ensure compliance with engineering and quality requirements.
- Drive VAVE initiatives with suppliers and engineering to optimize design, materials, processes, etc., achieving sustainable cost savings without sacrificing quality.
- Monitor key supplier performance metrics (e.g., PPM, OTIF), conduct regular supplier performance reviews, and drive continuous improvement initiatives across assigned suppliers.
- Collect and analyze supplier quality non-conformances; lead suppliers in applying problem-solving tools (e.g., 8D, 5-Why, Fishbone Diagram) to identify root causes and ensure effective implementation of CAPAs.
- Other assignments arranged by Manager.
Who we want:
If you are a self-motivated and collaborative individual who is passionate about making a positive impact, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
- Hard-working winners. Confident, competitive, and results-oriented professionals who create a track record of success.
- Dedicated achievers. People who thrive in a fast-paced environment and will stop at nothing to ensure a project is complete and meets regulations and expectations.
- Effective communicators. People who can interpret information clearly and accurately to concisely communicate results and recommendations to stakeholders.
- Collaborative partners. People who build and leverage cross-functional relationships to bring together ideas, information, use cases, and industry analyses to develop best practices.
What you need:
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or a related field with at least 5 years of relevant experience. Experience in the manufacturing, assembly, and testing of pumps, valves, and electric motors is strongly preferred.
- Solid experience in VAVE, supplier quality management, and supplier development.
- Good technical understanding of castings and machining processes. Practical experience in casting /machining issues resolution and process/system improvement.
- System and Process audit skills.
- Familiar with Quality 5 Tools, 7 Techniques, and Six Sigma is a plus.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills in English are a must.
Franklin Electric is a global leader in water and energy systems, committed to continuous improvement and innovation to meet the diverse needs of our customers. Our founders in 1944 named the company after America’s pioneer electrical engineer, Benjamin Franklin, which lives on today in our culture to drive us to push boundaries and create meaningful change. We offer a comprehensive range of pumps, motors, drives, and controls for residential, commercial, agricultural, industrial, and municipal applications.
More than just a workplace, Franklin Electric is a vibrant and inclusive community of forward-thinkers, united by our mission to drive positive impact worldwide. Our culture fosters career growth and personal development, with a focus on promoting from within and nurturing talent. Our recent awards in “America's Most Responsible Companies”, “Most Trusted Companies” by Newsweek, “America’s Climate Leaders” and “Indiana’s Best Places to Work” attest, we're dedicated to upholding the highest standards of corporate responsibility.
At Franklin Electric, we believe that everyone deserves to be treated fairly and respectfully, and that our diversity of thought, culture and experience makes us a stronger company. Our commitment to social responsibility is evident in programs like the Franklin Women's Network and our philanthropic efforts through the Franklin Wells for the World Foundation. Through these endeavors, we've provided clean water to over 284,000 people in 12 countries, addressing the global water crisis head-on,
Locally in our communities, the Franklin Electric Charitable and Educational Foundation (FECEF) supports causes close to our hearts, such as United Way, Boys & Girls Club, and Big Brothers Big Sisters. Our dedication to excellence extends beyond our products and services, shaping a brighter future for both our employees and the communities we serve. Join us in driving meaningful change and making a difference with Franklin Electric.
