Senior Supplier Development Engineer

Swagelok Company•Solon, OH

About The Position

The Supplier Development Engineer collaborates with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Sourcing to manage supplier quality requirements and supplier development. The role focuses on supplier auditing, qualification, continuous improvement, and defect resolution, with primary ownership of supplier quality throughout Swagelok operations for assigned commodities. The position manages supplier quality development and strategy, builds supplier relationships, evaluates supplier capability, and drives improvements in products, processes, and quality systems. It also supports strategic sourcing projects, supplier qualification, validation activities, and department-level projects to improve systems and processes. The role provides technical support internally and to suppliers, and contributes to the development of other Supplier Development Engineers. The position is based in a normal office environment, with travel between locations in Ohio and Pennsylvania as needed and occasional domestic or international travel. The role requires operating standard office equipment and communicating effectively in small and large group settings.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a technical or quality-related field.
At least 5 years of experience in manufacturing process design and development, quality planning or engineering, and/or quality control supervision.
Strong computer skills, including basic Word, PowerPoint, and Project, and intermediate-level Excel.
Advanced statistical data analysis skills and working knowledge of statistical software such as NCSS, Statistica, or Minitab.
Strong knowledge of metrology and general mechanical inspection methods and procedures.
Proficiency in preventative control planning, process validation methods, disciplined problem solving, troubleshooting quality and manufacturing systems, and auditing.
Product knowledge and expertise within the assigned area.
Ability to operate standard office equipment, communicate effectively in small and large groups, and travel between multiple locations in Ohio and Pennsylvania as needed.
Ability to meet applicable productivity standards and maintain regular, punctual attendance.

Nice To Haves

Advanced problem-solving training, including SPC/statistical analysis or DOE.
ASQ-CQE certification.
6–12 months of ISO/QS9000 implementation and/or auditing experience, or ASQ-CQA certification.
Advanced problem-solving experience, including DOE or statistical analysis.
Familiarity with Total Quality and Lean Manufacturing concepts.

Responsibilities

Plan, organize, and manage supplier quality development and strategy activities.
Develop positive supplier relationships and represent Swagelok in supplier interactions, including with executive management.
Audit existing suppliers through desk reviews, site audits, process and system reviews, and annual performance assessments.
Complete and communicate supplier quality system audit reports, manage corrective actions for audit findings, and drive their timely completion.
Perform supplier selection activities, including desk audits, site visits, on-site audits, and associated documentation.
Identify, drive, and influence supplier improvement activities in pursuit of perfect quality.
Initiate or facilitate resolution of problems related to Swagelok specifications or methods.
Participate in establishing and maintaining procedures, processes, and specifications for assigned commodities and suppliers, and facilitate specification communication with suppliers.
Execute the Qualified Supplier Process program by providing training and approving supplier packages.
Coordinate gauge or process capability studies, first article inspections, validation plans, and evaluation requests as needed.
Provide technical input for strategic sourcing projects, including supplier capability assessment, specification review, project implementation support, and part transitions.
Manage medium- to large-scale department projects to develop or improve systems and processes supporting Global Sourcing requirements and goals.
Train and develop suppliers in sound engineering and quality principles.
Assist in developing other Supplier Development Engineers.
Provide internal support and serve as a resource on supplied-product performance, capability, application, and inspection methods.
Lead technical discussions with suppliers to identify and implement product and process improvements, involving Swagelok cross-functional participants when appropriate.