Supplier Development Engineer
Core
Identify, evaluate, and develop suppliers for motor components (connectors, wire harnesses, magnets, laminations) and electrical drives to meet product requirements.
Role type
Supplier Development Engineer
Builds
Motor components and electrical drive systems
Domain
Manufacturing / Motor components
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Strategic sourcing, cost reduction, supplier identification, supplier evaluation, new part development, FAIR & PPAP clearance, dual source establishment, localization, SAP ERP (Material module), drawing interpretation, knowledge of metals and nonmetals
Preferred skills
Motor manufacturing industry experience, global supplier management, cross-cultural team collaboration
Technologies
SAP
Responsibilities
Identify and evaluate suitable suppliers, drive cost reduction strategies through process optimization and alternate source development, manage supplier relationships and communication, finalize commodity prices, organize initial supplier assessments and audits, ensure supplier capability for quality and on-time delivery, establish dual sourcing and localization projects
Seniority
Mid-Senior, hands-on IC