Supplier Development Engineer - Sheet Metal & Plastics
Core
Building strong relationships with suppliers, driving APQP/PPAP activities, and executing purchasing strategies to boost quality, sustainability, and cost performance in sheet metal and plastics supply chains.
Role type
Supplier Development Engineer (Sheet Metal & Plastics)
Builds
Tailored supplier development programs aligned with purchasing goals
Domain
Automotive manufacturing supply chain (Sheet Metal & Plastics)
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Supplier evaluation and selection, APQP/PPAP management, Purchasing strategy execution, Cost and quality requirement management, Lean manufacturing (VPS/Lean), Continuous improvement facilitation, Project management, Product development knowledge
Preferred skills
Experience with sheet metal/plastics processes, Cross-functional collaboration, Remote management
Technologies
APQP, PPAP, VPS, Lean
Responsibilities
Evaluate and select suppliers, Drive APQP/PPAP activities for selected projects, Create and execute purchasing strategies, Educate and mentor on cost and quality requirements, Steer sustainability supply chain management programs, Guide continuous improvement actions
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC