Lead Supplier Development Engineer

1 Resource Group Staffing • Columbus, MS

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About The Position

1 Resource Group is seeking an experienced Lead Supplier Development Engineer to drive supplier performance, quality, and process compliance across the supply chain in Columbus, Mississippi. This role plays a critical part in strengthening supplier capabilities, supporting industrialization efforts, and ensuring alignment with company standards and operational goals. This position reports directly to the EVP, Americas with a functional reporting line to the Supply Chain Manager .

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field (preferred)
• 5+ years of experience in supplier development, quality engineering, or manufacturing
• Strong understanding of production processes, quality systems, and supply chain operations
• Experience with ISO 9001 or similar quality standards
• Strong analytical and data-driven decision-making skills
• Strategic thinking with the ability to develop and execute long-term plans
• Solid commercial awareness and understanding of cost drivers
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills
• Proven ability to lead projects and manage multiple priorities
• Strong organizational and time management skills

Responsibilities

• Co-develop and execute strategic supplier development plans in collaboration with Procurement and SDE teams
• Define objectives and drive continuous improvement initiatives across the supplier base
• Conduct supplier audits to evaluate performance, delivery, and reliability
• Ensure compliance with company quality standards and processes
• Lead supplier onboarding activities, including readiness and industrialization of components and services
• Ensure suppliers meet program timelines, quality expectations, and production requirements
• Promote and support APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning) processes
• Ensure compliance with PPAP (Production Part Approval Process) requirements
• Develop and track KPIs related to supplier performance and industrialization (e.g., process capability, defect rates)
• Identify risks and implement corrective actions
• Lead structured problem-solving efforts using methodologies such as 8D and 5-Why
• Drive resolution of supplier-related quality and process issues
• Work cross-functionally with internal teams and external suppliers to improve performance and processes
• Advise Category Managers on supplier development strategies and initiatives
• Manage and monitor tooling at supplier locations
• Support continuous improvement and cost optimization initiatives

Benefits

• 10 Paid Holidays
• 3 Weeks of Vacation
• Paid Medical Time
• Bereavement Leave
• Health Insurance
• 401(k) / Roth Options with Employer Match
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Employer-Paid Life Insurance
• Voluntary Insurance Options

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level