Sr. Supplier Development Engineer
Core
Strengthen the performance and reliability of the global supply base by working directly with suppliers to resolve quality issues and drive systemic improvement.
Role type
Sr. Supplier Development Engineer
Builds
Global supply base performance and reliability
Domain
Manufacturing / Automotive / Powersports
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Quality Engineering, Root Cause Analysis, Corrective/Preventive Actions (CAR/CAPA), Quality Management System (QMS) assessments, Statistical Process Control (SPC), Design of Experiments (DOE), Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Measurement Systems Analysis (MSA), Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), Six Sigma, ISO 9001, IATF 16949
Preferred skills
Spanish language proficiency, ISO 9001 auditor, IATF 16949 auditor
Technologies
APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, MSA, 8D, PFMEA, Control Plans
Responsibilities
Lead supplier development activities with critical suppliers to improve quality, delivery, and capability; Monitor performance trends and drive improvement initiatives through the Supplier Continuous Improvement Program (SCIP); Conduct Quality Management System (QMS) assessments and lead corrective actions; Ensure timely and effective execution of Root Cause Analysis and Corrective/Preventive Actions (CAR/CAPA); Train and promote the use of quality tools including SPC, DOE, 8D, PFMEA, Control Plans; Prepare and update executive summaries to communicate supplier development status; Monitor supplier KPIs such as DPM, delivery performance, and CAPA timeliness; Initiate No New Business (NNB) requests for non-viable suppliers and support coordinated exit strategies.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
