Supplier Development Engineer
Core
Develop supplier capability through on-site audits, capability studies, and improvement plans; qualify new suppliers and parts via first articles and PPAP-style approvals.
Role type
Supplier Development Engineer (Manufacturing)
Builds
Supplier quality and capacity for hardware/data center infrastructure
Domain
Manufacturing / Hardware / Data Center Infrastructure
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
supplier quality engineering, process auditing, root cause analysis, PPAP execution, capacity planning, bottleneck identification, SPC, MSA, FMEA
Preferred skills
weld and fabrication supplier experience, machining and coatings knowledge, travel readiness
Responsibilities
Execute process audits and capability studies at supplier sites; qualify new suppliers and parts with first articles and PPAP; resolve supplier quality issues on-site; build supplier capacity by fixing bottlenecks before they impact production lines.
Seniority
Individual Contributor, hands-on execution