Manager, Supplier Development Engineering - Special Process & Mechanical Assembly
Core
Lead a team of Supplier Development Engineers to develop supplier manufacturing capability, capacity, scalability, and operational readiness for Special Process and Mechanical Assembly.
Role type
Manager, Supplier Development Engineering
Builds
Supplier manufacturing capability and capacity for Special Process and Mechanical Assembly
Domain
Manufacturing / Supply Chain
Required skills
Supplier development strategy, team leadership, risk mitigation, manufacturing excellence (Lean/Six Sigma), capacity planning, APQP/PPAP, cross-functional alignment, performance management
Preferred skills
Special process and mechanical assembly experience, APQP/PPAP/PFMEA/MSA/SPC methodologies, capacity planning, industrialization
Technologies
Lean, Six Sigma, APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, MSA, SPC
Responsibilities
Develop and execute supplier development strategy; Lead, coach, and develop a team of Supplier Development Engineers; Provide oversight of supplier capability and risk assessments; Drive supplier manufacturing excellence initiatives; Lead assessment of supplier production capacity and scalability; Ensure supplier readiness for new product launches and transfers; Establish consistent processes for supplier capability assessments; Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align supplier priorities with business objectives; Monitor KPIs for supplier development activities; Drive standardization and best practices across the supplier network
Seniority
Manager, hands-on leadership
