Supplier Development Engineer

Parker Hannifin • Simi Valley, CA

22h • Onsite

About The Position

The Supplier Development Engineer manages supplier performance to ensure quality, cost, and delivery requirements are met by improving supplier processes and resolving production issues. Reporting directly to the Division Supplier Development Manager, the role evaluates supplier capabilities, conducts audits, manages corrective actions, provides onsite supplier support, and drives cost reduction and continuous improvement initiatives for new and existing suppliers. The position may require domestic and international travel 20–40% of the time, including overnight long-distance travel based on the needs of the role.

The role is based at Parker Meggitt’s Simi Valley, California site within the Fire Safety & Power Systems Division. Parker Meggitt serves commercial and military aerospace markets and also supplies select energy markets. Employment is subject to applicable U.S. export compliance and government contracting eligibility requirements. Applicants are also subject to drug testing as a condition of employment.

The company offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical and other insurance coverage, retirement plans, career development and tuition reimbursement, paid parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, or material management.
• At least 4 years of supplier development experience.
• Strong background in engineering, manufacturing processes, quality systems, and relevant industry standards.
• Ability to read and interpret technical product drawings.
• Experience with PPAP and quality system improvements in the supply base.
• Ability to conduct root cause analysis and implement effective corrective actions, such as through A3 methodology.
• Understanding of industry market trends, manufacturing processes, and technological developments relevant to the company’s products.
• Analytical and technical skills to understand business practices, analyze data, identify trends, and develop data-driven improvement plans.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills for communicating with suppliers, internal teams, and senior management.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects in a fast-paced environment; strong planning and prioritization skills.
• Ability to influence and lead cross-functional teams to achieve project goals.
• Advanced computer skills, including technical proficiency in Excel, Power BI, and ERP systems.
• Ability to sit; frequently use hands to operate a computer and talk or hear; occasionally stand and walk; and meet close-vision requirements.
• Regular attendance, professional and cooperative interaction with others and the public, and ability to manage multiple tasks.

Nice To Haves

• Manufacturing engineering experience.
• Six Sigma Black Belt certification; preferred but not required.
• Experience or interest in lean enterprise principles and practices.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate new suppliers’ capabilities and conduct technical and quality system audits; assist with supplier onboarding.
• Collaborate with the division to establish preferred supplier selection criteria based on price, competencies, quality, delivery, certifications, and compliance with governmental procurement regulations.
• Develop and implement supplier performance improvement plans focused on quality, delivery, output (run @ rate), and cost reduction.
• Conduct and review onsite Production Readiness and Risk Assessments (PRA) and identify improvement opportunities.
• Drive APQP and PPAP milestone execution in collaboration with Supplier Quality to support product launches and production ramp-ups.
• Lead cross-functional teams in resolving supplier technical, quality, and delivery issues through root cause analysis and robust countermeasures.
• Lead work transfer projects from inception through full transition.
• Serve as a technical liaison between the company and suppliers and build partnerships to improve performance.
• Identify opportunities to reduce product costs and supply risk by improving supplier processes; manage and lead supplier continuous improvement proposals.
• Contribute to cross-functional and independent projects through management, analysis, or data development.
• Provide suppliers with technical assistance, training, and support to improve manufacturing capabilities and quality systems.
• Analyze supplier quality and delivery metrics and prepare reports for senior management on trends and performance gaps.
• Travel domestically and internationally as required, potentially 20–40% of the time.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage.
• Voluntary optional life, accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness insurance.
• 401(k) plan with company matching contributions at 100% of the first 5% of pay.
• Company-provided defined-contribution retirement plan with an annual contribution equal to 3% of pay.
• Career development and tuition reimbursement.
• Paid parental leave.
• Short- and long-term disability programs.
• Adoption assistance.
• Care.com membership.
• Financial planning assistance.
• Identity protection, legal protection, and pet wellness supplemental benefit programs at competitive rates.
• Paid time off and company-paid holidays.
• Annual Incentive Program participation.

What This Job Offers

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