Job Opportunities Sr Supplier Development Engineer

the Schindler Group • Hanover, MD

12d • Onsite

About The Position

We Elevate... Quality of urban life Our elevators, escalators, and moving walks safely transport more than two billion of us up and down buildings and across transportation hubs every day. As part of the Schindler team, you’ll discover meaningful work that enhances quality of life for communities, and contribute to making places more accessible, inclusive, and sustainable for all. By joining us, you don’t just become part of our success story; you help shape the future and continue our rich legacy that started back in 1874. Join us as a Sr Supplier Development Engineer

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering
• Knowledge of manufacturing, quality control, strategic and tactical purchasing, and experience negotiating business agreements
• Experience with structured problem solving including 8D and RCCA with emphasis on action tracking and execution at the suppliers
• Comprehension of LEAN manufacturing with LEAN / Six Sigma experience
• Expertise with key supplier quality processes including PFMEA, PPAP, etc.
• Professional understanding of international project/change management

Nice To Haves

• Master of Science in Engineering preferred
• Black Belt preferred
• Experience with elevator systems and its components preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide input for the development of business plans and manage the implementation of projects to ensure the achievement of strategic and tactical supply chain management goals.
• Participate in the selection of suppliers and contract development activities.
• Develop internal communication strategy and drives the required change management programs to support implementation.
• Interface with R&D Engineering in support of design and manufacturing capabilities, make or buy decisions, problem resolution and process improvement, and developing a specific component strategy roadmap.
• Support pre-production purchasing activities, facilitates transition of component purchasing from R&D to production
• Evolve supplier's capabilities to improve the quality and reduce cost of component manufacturing.
• Assist with the development of process specifications and provide technical support to suppliers, quality assurance and prod operations.
• Identify and execute material and labor cost reduction and quality improvements for outsourced components.
• Visit supplier sites to help create/audit supplier processes, and offer technical support to ensure product quality, cost and delivery targets are met.

Benefits

• Fully vested 401k match, up to 7% of total eligible compensation.
• Competitive Medical, Dental and Vision Plans - Effective from first day of hire.
• 3 weeks’ vacation which increases with tenure, 7 sick days, 3 floating holidays and 8 Company Observed Holidays.
• Tuition Reimbursement - Eligible after 6 months of service.
• Parental Leave – 100% base pay for 6 consecutive weeks within first year of a child’s birth or adoption.
• A wide range of development opportunities to boost your professional and leadership growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees