Supplier Development Engineer, Staff

BorgWarner•Kokomo, IN

2d•$107,600 - $147,950•Hybrid

About The Position

BorgWarner PowerDrive Systems is currently looking for a dynamic, results-driven individual to join as a Supplier Development Engineer, Staff. The Supplier Development Engineer, Staff will help develop, implement, lead, and drive global supplier quality strategies for semiconductors. It provides regional/global leadership in the implementation, execution and enforcement of global commodity quality strategies in support of business growth.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from a four-year College or University required
SEMICONDUCTOR Commodity experience required, minimum 5 years
10+ years Supply Management experience working in Automotive Production environment preferred
Increasing responsibility in an automotive production environment
Proven record in Manufacturing, Supplier Quality and Process Improvement initiatives
Demonstrated competence in negotiating skills and assessing vendors
Fluency in English and Foreign Language preferred
Work as a team player
Critical thinking Skills
Excellent Quality Orientation
Ability to provide training, coaching and mentoring to mid-level SDE’s
Ability to travel 50% - 60% of the time
High level of discipline and work ethic

Nice To Haves

Six Sigma Black Belt preferred

Responsibilities

Create, communicate, execute and maintain global supplier quality strategy for commodity
Create and implement Supplier Vetting Strategy, Supplier Capability Assessment, Supplier Selection (Pre-Sourcing) and Development Strategy, and Key Supplier Performance Metrics
In collaboration with Global Commodity Manager, develop and implement supplier quality roadmap
Create and implement global commodity quality requirements
Benchmark suppliers on Best in Commodity production strategies
Identify new technologies that support BorgWarner's growth and product leadership position in the market
Identify and develop Suppliers that meet and/or exceed PDS long-term expectations that result in a differentiation in the marketplace.
Develop processes, and roadmaps for vetting process in respective commodity
Execute and assess supplier capability
Execute global quality assessment and Training of suppliers and BW SDE-Semiconductors
Track and communicate global commodity industry trends, manufacturing strategies, technology factors and opportunities in the global market place.
Establish KPI to monitor supplier performance over mid and long-term
Center of Expertise for manufacturing processes of the respective commodity (SEMICONDUCTORS)
Develop model for compliance matrix and assess supplier’s competencies to assure quality competitiveness in pursuit of new business opportunities.
Owns and governs the supplier quality vetting and selection framework, with authority to approve or escalate sourcing decisions based on risk, capability, and strategic fit
Collaborates cross-functionally with Global Commodity Management, Engineering, Program Management, and Plant Operations to drive supplier performance, change management, resolve systemic quality issues, and influence sourcing decisions to improve Quality/Cost/Time
Identify quality improvement opportunities. Support and drive continuous improvement programs at suppliers and within BorgWarner
Establish and lead supplier technical site assessment. Coordinate and perform supplier process audits, corrective action audits, and quality assessment including new supplier assessments in cooperation with SCM and Engineering
Participate and support key supplier sourcing process
Lead resolution of quality issues with suppliers. Coordinate cross functional technical problem resolution at or related to supplier
Serve as escalation role in complex supplier quality related issues
Conduct supplier quality training at suppliers to meet BW requirements, or training in PDS Plants to train SQE and labs
Mentors and develops regional Supplier Development / Quality Engineers, building technical depth and leadership capability across the global quality organization in the respective commodity