Supplier Quality & Development Engineer Senior
Core
Leads supplier quality and development initiatives across the global supply base to improve supplier performance, reduce risk, and support supply chain optimization.
Role type
Senior Supplier Quality and Development Engineer
Builds
Improved supplier performance, standardized quality processes, and risk-reduced supply chains
Domain
Industrial manufacturing (power transmission, automation, motion control)
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Supplier assessment and risk evaluation, APQP, PPAP, FMEA, MSA, SPC, root cause analysis, statistical problem-solving, supplier audits, ISO 9001/TS16949/AIAG CQI knowledge, manufacturing process expertise (casting, machining, forgings, metallurgy, heat treatment, electronics, plastics, coatings), project management, team leadership
Preferred skills
Advanced degree in engineering, quality or engineering certifications, lean manufacturing tools proficiency
Technologies
MS Office, ERP systems
Responsibilities
Conduct supplier assessments and drive corrective actions, monitor supplier performance metrics and lead improvement plans, lead supplier quality activities including capacity assessments and process improvement, partner with stakeholders on technical quality issues and supply chain optimization, mentor plant quality staff and suppliers on quality systems and problem-solving tools, support issue resolution and standardize quality processes
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities