Supplier Engineer
Core
Drive supplier performance across quality, cost, delivery, and scalability for high-volume mechanical components and sub-assemblies.
Role type
Senior Supplier Engineer (Manufacturing)
Builds
High-volume mechanical components, sub-assemblies, and contract manufacturing outputs
Domain
Hardware manufacturing, mechanical engineering, supply chain
Required skills
Supplier management and development, Design for Manufacturability (DFM), statistical data analysis (SPC, DOE), mechanical drawing review (GD&T), metrology, material selection (polymers/metals), contract manufacturer collaboration, project planning, cost optimization, new product introduction (NPI) leadership
Preferred skills
Knowledge of machining, injection molding (PIM), metal injection molding (MIM), casting, electronics/PCBA, mechanical design
Technologies
SPC, DOE, GD&T, metrology tools
Responsibilities
Lead New Product Introduction (NPI) efforts with suppliers, conduct DFM reviews, optimize manufacturing processes, manage supplier relationships and performance, solve production issues, review mechanical drawings and technical specifications, manage project plans and budgets
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
