Supplier Development Engineer - Fabrication
Core
Develop, qualify, and improve supplier manufacturing performance to support business growth, quality, delivery, and cost objectives.
Role type
Supplier Development Engineer (Fabrication)
Builds
Supplier manufacturing capabilities and production readiness for Eaton's diverse supply base
Domain
Industrial manufacturing / Metal fabrication
Required skills
Metal fabrication process knowledge, supplier assessment and auditing, APQP/PPAP/PFMEA methodologies, capacity analysis, root cause investigation, Lean manufacturing principles, cross-functional collaboration, data-driven decision-making
Preferred skills
Lead Auditor qualification, Lean/Six Sigma certification, experience with supplier transfers and NPI, advanced technical or business degree, experience across multiple facilities and cultures
Technologies
APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plans, MSA, SPC
Responsibilities
Evaluate and develop supplier manufacturing capabilities across metal fabrication processes; Lead supplier assessments, audits, and improvement initiatives; Support supplier transfers, new product introductions (NPI), and capacity expansion; Drive implementation of APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, and SPC methodologies; Analyze manufacturing processes to identify risks and improvement opportunities; Conduct capacity analysis and production readiness assessments; Lead root cause investigations and corrective actions; Travel to supplier and manufacturing locations as required
