Supplier Development Engineer - Casting & Forging
Core
Develop supplier manufacturing capability, capacity, and operational readiness for casting and forging processes to support business growth and new product launches.
Role type
Supplier Development Engineer (Casting & Forging)
Builds
Supplier manufacturing processes and capacity for circuit breakers and protection devices
Domain
Industrial manufacturing (Electrical protection devices)
Required skills
Supplier development, process capability analysis, Lean methodologies, structured problem solving, material flow, process controls, capacity planning, APQP, root-cause analysis, auditing, load and capacity planning
Preferred skills
Master's degree, experience with sand/investment/die casting and hot/cold forging
Technologies
Circuit breakers, protection devices, bi-metal materials, thermal trip systems, strip thickness, forming, dimensional controls, joining processes, magnetic trip components, insulation systems, electrical and mechanical testing
Responsibilities
Lead structured supplier development activities to close manufacturing and operational gaps; Assess supplier manufacturing processes and drive improvement using Lean and advanced quality tools; Assess production-rate readiness and drive capacity expansion plans; Support APQP and supplier readiness for new product introductions; Lead supplier recovery workstreams for quality or delivery issues; Participate in supplier site assessments and risk evaluations; Coach suppliers in structured problem solving and continuous improvement methodologies.
Seniority
Mid-Senior level (5+ years experience)
