Supplier Development Engineer
Core
Develop, support, and execute supply chain initiatives to align with quality and strategic planning, assessing new suppliers and monitoring ongoing performance.
Role type
Supplier Development Engineer
Builds
Supplier quality strategies, performance metrics, and manufacturing processes for purchased parts and products
Domain
Manufacturing / Supply Chain
Required skills
Supplier performance monitoring, KPI management, PPAP disposition, SCAR response, supplier onboarding training, root cause analysis, project management, cross-functional collaboration
Preferred skills
Injection molding experience, LEAN Six Sigma Green/Black Belt, Total Quality Management, Project Management
Technologies
PPAP, 8D Problem Solving, Cpk/Ppk analysis, SCAR, ADR
Responsibilities
Monitor supplier performance and manage COPQ via KPIs; Implement and report metrics per Supplier Scorecard; Lead SDE group as liaison for New Product Development; Assess new prospective suppliers; Conduct supplier quality onboarding training; Participate in major quality investigations and SCARs; Collaborate with suppliers to implement process enhancements
Seniority
Junior to Mid-level, hands-on IC
