Supplier Development Engineer
Core
Assess supplier quality, ensure product compliance with manufacturing specs and legal standards, and guide suppliers to reduce defect rates.
Role type
Supplier Development Engineer
Builds
Supplier inspection, testing, and evaluation mechanisms; quality assurance plans; preferred supplier lists.
Domain
Manufacturing / Heavy Equipment / Power Systems
Required skills
supplier quality audits, defect rate analysis, process improvement, manufacturing standards compliance, vendor evaluation, supplier relationship management, report generation, problem-solving, cross-functional collaboration
Preferred skills
machinery operation/troubleshooting experience, ASQ certification
Technologies
quality control tools, evaluation frameworks
Responsibilities
Conduct tests and assessments on incoming supplies to identify quality issues; Generate reports on supplier quality by monitoring defect rates; Research potential vendors and assess their manufacturing environment; Support suppliers in improving performance through process enhancements; Develop quality standards and controls for suppliers; Evaluate and certify potential suppliers.
Seniority
Mid-Senior level, hands-on IC
