Supplier Development Engineer - Wire Assemblies
Core
Develop supplier manufacturing capability, capacity, and operational readiness for wire assembly production to support current and future business requirements.
Role type
Supplier Development Engineer (Manufacturing)
Builds
Supplier manufacturing processes, capacity, and operational readiness for wire assemblies
Domain
Manufacturing Engineering / Wire Assemblies
Required skills
Manufacturing engineering, supplier development methodologies, metal fabrication processes (stamping, machining, welding, forming), Lean principles, process capability analysis, capacity assessment, risk evaluation, corrective action planning, cross-functional collaboration
Preferred skills
Lead Auditor, Lean/Six Sigma, APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plans, MSA, SPC, NPI support, capacity expansion, multi-site management
Technologies
Lean, Six Sigma, APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, MSA, SPC
Responsibilities
Lead supplier development activities to assess and improve manufacturing, process, capacity, and operational performance; Evaluate supplier manufacturing processes and drive improvements using Lean principles and structured problem solving; Assess supplier capacity and production-rate readiness against business requirements; Support supplier readiness for new product introductions, transfers, and volume increases; Participate in supplier audits and lead recovery efforts for quality or delivery issues; Coach suppliers in Lean methodologies and verify improvement effectiveness
Seniority
Mid-Senior level (5+ years experience)
