Global Supplier Development Engineer - Transformers (f/m/d)
Core
Ensure suppliers deliver high-quality materials (gaskets, insulation, chemicals) for Transformers while maintaining cost-effectiveness and driving continuous improvement in the supply base.
Role type
Senior Supplier Development Engineer (Quality Management)
Builds
Global supply base for critical-to-quality materials in the Transformers Business unit
Domain
Energy / Transformers / Chemicals & Materials
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Supplier qualification and audit execution, Global parts approval management, Supplier performance evaluation and recovery, Root cause analysis for non-conformities, Continuous improvement methodologies (Kaizen, DMAIC, A3, 8D, 5Why), APQP/PPAP, P-FMEA, Process Control Plan, SPC, Production process assessment
Preferred skills
SAP Ariba assessments, Single/sole source elimination projects, Global travel for audits
Technologies
SAP Ariba, Quality Management Systems
Responsibilities
Lead supplier qualification via SAP Ariba assessments and global on-site audits; Implement improvement actions at suppliers based on audit findings; Oversee global parts approval for critical materials; Monitor supplier performance indicators and drive annual evaluations; Develop action plans for supplier performance recovery; Resolve escalated non-conformities via root cause analysis; Lead SCM tool/system improvement projects; Act as project lead for single/sole source elimination
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC