Supplier Development Engineer Supply Chain Department
Core
Ensure supplier operational readiness, capacity stability, and long-term forecast commitment to support production rampup by managing supplier capacity, delivery performance, and supply base diversification.
Role type
Supplier Development Engineer (Supply Chain)
Builds
Supplier capacity plans, delivery recovery/catchup plans, localization projects, and dual-sourcing initiatives.
Domain
Manufacturing supply chain (automotive, heavy machinery, metalworking, industrial machinery)
Required skills
Production capacity analysis, OEE calculation, Takt Time analysis, bottleneck identification, demand planning, forecasting, localization project management, commercial negotiation, logistics process auditing.
Preferred skills
Knowledge of industrial manufacturing processes (casting, structural steel welding, wire harnesses, hydraulic systems, machining, surface treatments).
Technologies
None explicitly stated.
Responsibilities
Evaluate supplier installed capacity, operational bottlenecks, and production rates; Design and execute delivery recovery and catchup action plans; Manage 12-18 month rolling forecasts and coordinate capacity confirmation cycles; Negotiate capacity reservation agreements and risk mitigation models; Lead identification and onboarding of new regional suppliers for dual-sourcing; Audit supplier logistics processes, safety stocks, lead times, and material flows.
Seniority
Mid-level (3-5 years experience)
