Supplier Development Engineer - Wire Assembly
Core
Develop supplier manufacturing capability, capacity, and operational readiness to support current and future business requirements for wire assembly and electro-mechanical manufacturing.
Role type
Senior Supplier Development Engineer
Builds
Supplier manufacturing capacity and process readiness for wire harness, cable assembly, and connector assembly
Domain
Industrial manufacturing / Electrical components
Required skills
Supplier development methodologies, manufacturing process controls, capacity analysis, APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, MSA, SPC, Lean/Continuous Improvement, cross-functional leadership
Preferred skills
Lead Auditor qualification, Lean/Six Sigma certification, experience with supplier transfers and NPI
Technologies
APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plans, MSA, SPC
Responsibilities
Lead structured supplier development activities to close systemic manufacturing and operational gaps; Partner with Supply Chain, Engineering, and Operations to drive sustainable supplier improvement; Support new product launches and capacity expansion initiatives; Assess manufacturing capability and drive supplier performance improvements.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC