Manager, Supplier Development Engineering - Wiring Assemblies
Core
Leads a team of Supplier Development Engineers to develop supplier manufacturing capability, capacity, scalability, and operational readiness for wiring assemblies to support current and future business requirements.
Role type
Manager, Supplier Development Engineering
Builds
Supplier manufacturing capability and capacity for wiring assemblies
Domain
Manufacturing / Supply Chain / Automotive/Industrial
Required skills
Supplier development strategy, team leadership, risk management, manufacturing excellence (Lean/Six Sigma), capacity planning, APQP/PPAP, cross-functional alignment, performance management
Preferred skills
Wiring assemblies category experience, supplier capability improvement, industrialization, production readiness assessments
Technologies
Lean, Six Sigma, APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plans, MSA, SPC
Responsibilities
Develop and execute supplier development strategy; Lead and develop a team of engineers; Manage supplier risk assessments; Drive manufacturing excellence initiatives; Assess and manage production capacity and scalability; Support new product introductions and supplier transfers; Establish governance for supplier assessments; Collaborate on APQP and launch readiness; Align supplier priorities with business objectives; Monitor KPIs for supplier development activities.
Seniority
Manager, hands-on leadership
