Supplier Development Engineer

Pay

Payrate: $49.00 – $50.00 per hour. Non‑exempt positions are eligible for overtime at 1.5× the base hourly rate for hours worked in excess of 40 in a work week, or as required by state or local law. Final offer amounts are determined by relevant skills, education, and experience.

About the role

This role offers exposure to leadership, opportunities for learning and development, and the chance to drive strategic improvements in procurement. You will develop skills in supplier management and development, working closely with cross‑functional teams to deliver results. The client’s commitment to growth and development ensures access to resources and support to enhance expertise and advance your career.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the quality of supplies by conducting tests and assessments on incoming supplies to identify any quality issues; develop supplier inspection, testing, and evaluation mechanisms.
• Generate reports on supplier quality by monitoring defect rates, identifying potential flaws, and guiding suppliers to reduce these defect rates.
• Research potential vendors, assess their manufacturing environment, practices, and procedures; conduct supplier quality control audits to ensure compliance with organizational and federal policies and standards.
• Support suppliers in improving performance through process enhancements, implementing process controls, and developing quality assurance plans.
• Improve supplier performance by identifying capability gaps and implementing corrective actions to ensure quality, cost, and delivery standards are met.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience required; master’s degree holders may be considered with 3 years of experience.
• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Welding Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or other technical fields.
• No internships accepted as job experience.

Skills

• Experience with both light and heavy fabrications and familiarity with Advanced Product Quality Planning, Production Part Approval Process, New Source Introduction, New Part Introduction, and New Technology Introduction (APQP, PPAP, NSI, NPI, NTI).
• Exposure to manufacturing environments involving complex engineered components.
• Ability to navigate supplier relationships and quality systems with confidence and a heavy emphasis on people skills.
• Effective communication skills, including delivering constructive feedback and interpreting non‑verbal cues.
• Problem‑solving abilities to recognize, anticipate, and resolve operational or process issues using appropriate tools and techniques.
• Focus on process improvement by evaluating product quality and production methods to drive continuous improvement.
• Commitment to quality management practices that support organizational goals.
• Expertise in PPAP elements and submissions to ensure supplier compliance with quality standards.
• Knowledge of manufacturing standards and ability to ensure process compliance.
• Skills in evaluating and certifying suppliers using defined methods and criteria.
• Willingness to perform tactical work, including day‑to‑day processes, projects, and presentations.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Health savings accounts with qualified medical plan enrollment.
• 10 paid days off and 3 days paid bereavement leave.
• 401(k) plan participation with employer match.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Commuter benefits.
• Dependent care flexible spending account.
• Accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance.
• Accommodations and reimbursement for work travel.
• Discretionary performance or recognition bonus.
• Sick leave and mobile phone reimbursement as required by state or local law.