Supplier Development Engineer - Transformers & Magnetics
Core
Develop supplier manufacturing capability, capacity, and operational readiness for transformers and magnetics components to support business growth and new product launches.
Role type
Supplier Development Engineer
Builds
Supplier manufacturing capability and capacity for protection devices and magnetics
Domain
Industrial manufacturing (Transformers & Magnetics)
Required skills
Supplier development, manufacturing process improvement, capacity planning, APQP, Lean methodologies, root-cause analysis, supplier site assessment, cross-functional partnership
Preferred skills
Master's degree in Engineering, experience with wire harness/cable/connector assembly, experience with bi-metal materials and thermal trip systems
Technologies
Lean, 8D, APQP, RASIC
Responsibilities
Lead structured supplier development activities to close manufacturing and process gaps; Assess supplier manufacturing processes and drive improvement using capability analysis and advanced quality tools; Evaluate production-rate readiness and drive capacity expansion plans; Support new product introductions and supplier transfers; Lead supplier recovery for quality or delivery issues; Conduct supplier site assessments and risk evaluations; Coach suppliers in structured problem solving and continuous improvement methodologies.
Seniority
Mid-Senior level (5+ years experience)
