Supplier Development Engineering Manager
Core
Lead a team of Supplier Development Engineers to develop supplier manufacturing capability, capacity, scalability, and operational readiness to support current and future business requirements.
Role type
Senior IC Supplier Development Engineering Manager
Builds
Supplier manufacturing capability, capacity, and operational readiness for Eaton's electrical, industrial, and corporate teams
Domain
Industrial manufacturing / Supply chain
Required skills
Supplier development strategy, team leadership, risk mitigation, manufacturing excellence (Lean/Six Sigma), capacity planning, new product introduction readiness, APQP/PPAP/PFMEA knowledge, structured problem-solving
Preferred skills
None stated
Technologies
Lean, Six Sigma, APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plans, 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
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities
