Supplier Development Engineer

About the role

The Supplier Development Engineer implements product supply strategies aligned with category management, developing, optimizing, and integrating a world-class supply network to create a competitive advantage for customers. This role manages Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) and cost-management activities from concept through PPAP, ensuring parts are delivered at the right quality and total cost while meeting timelines.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates closely with packaging, transportation, business resources, and supply chain functions
• Makes extensive use of Teamcenter and workflow processes to partner with Engineering and Supplier Development Engineers in identifying supplier sources for buy-level parts
• Provides quality assurance oversight of components and finished products, escalating supplier quality defects for immediate containment and managing quality feedback loops so that lessons learned are applied consistently across the supply base
• Drives Value Analysis and Value Engineering (VAVE) through cost modeling, design for manufacturability, and leveraging supplier capabilities

Requirements

• 2 or more years of relevant experience required
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering required (Mechanical, Industrial, or Supply Chain Engineering accepted)
• Comparable background may include experience as a Supplier Quality Engineer
• Top 3 Skills: Communication skills, both written and oral, Manufacturing process knowledge, APQP process understanding and ability to apply
• Additional Technical Skills (Required): Ability to interpret engineering drawings, schematic diagrams, or formulas and computer-generated reports, 3D modeling or Creo experience, Proficiency in MS Office, including Microsoft Excel, Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, Teamcenter experience, Six Sigma process knowledge, Should-cost analysis experience

Qualifications

• Ability to work with minimal supervision while driving department goals and deliverables
• Strong analytical and mathematical skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Critical thinking with the ability to leverage innovative ideas
• Advanced ability to make and communicate presentations to management
• Strong time management skills

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid Holidays

Pay

$65,000 - $70,000 annually

Schedule

Full-time position