Supplier Development Engineer - Breakers
Core
Develop, qualify, and improve supplier manufacturing performance for circuit breakers and protection devices to support business growth, quality, delivery, and cost objectives.
Role type
Senior Supplier Development Engineer (Electromechanical Components)
Builds
Circuit breakers, thermal-magnetic protection devices, and related electromechanical components
Domain
Electrical equipment manufacturing / Industrial components
Required skills
Supplier development, manufacturing process improvement, Lean methodologies, problem solving (8D, root-cause), capacity planning, APQP, supplier site assessment, material management, change management
Preferred skills
Master's degree, Lead Auditor qualification, Lean/Six Sigma certification, supplier transfer experience, NPI experience
Technologies
Lean, Six Sigma, 8D, APQP, RASIC
Responsibilities
Lead structured supplier development activities to close manufacturing and operational capability gaps; Assess supplier manufacturing processes and drive improvements using process capability analysis and advanced quality tools; Evaluate production-rate readiness and drive mitigation plans for capacity constraints; Coach suppliers in structured problem solving and continuous improvement methodologies; Partner with cross-functional teams to support new product introductions and supplier transfers; Verify achievement of development objectives and sustain capability improvements.
