Supplier Development Engineer
About The Position
The Supplier Development Engineer supports New Product Introduction (NPI) programs by working with suppliers and cross-functional teams to ensure material readiness, quality, and manufacturability. The role drives supplier cost-reduction projects, supports early-stage procurement, and manages technical communication and compliance across engineering and supply chain functions. The position works with suppliers and internal partners to assess technical readiness, support prototype and development builds, resolve technical and manufacturing issues, and prepare products and suppliers for launch and production. It also builds commodity expertise in mechanical, electrical, or electromechanical components, assemblies, and manufacturing processes.
Requirements
- Supplier-facing experience.
- Experience with component qualification and selection.
- Expertise in mechanical and electromechanical components.
- New Product Introduction (NPI) experience.
- Project management skills.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Proactive, self-driven, high-energy mindset.
- Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities.
- Experience with supplier qualification, sourcing, and alternative component selection.
- Experience with motors and mechanical or electromechanical components.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced NPI environment and independently take ownership of initiatives.
Nice To Haves
- Mechanical engineering background preferred.
- Industry experience in Medical Devices, Aerospace, Semiconductor, or Automotive.
- Background as a Component Engineer, Supplier Quality Engineer, Process Engineer, or Manufacturing Engineer with supplier-facing experience.
Responsibilities
- Support NPI programs with suppliers and cross-functional teams to ensure material readiness, quality, and manufacturability.
- Drive cost-reduction projects with suppliers using project management skills.
- Support early-stage material procurement, including supplier engagement, technical readiness assessments, and prototype and development builds.
- Communicate technical requirements, specifications, drawings, quality expectations, and inspection requirements to suppliers.
- Collaborate with Design Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality Engineering, Operations, and Supply Chain to resolve technical issues and support product launches.
- Review and disposition non-conforming materials through Variance Requests (VRs), using technical judgment and risk-based decision-making.
- Review First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs), inspection methods, measurement systems, fixtures, and tooling to ensure compliance with requirements.
- Understand manufacturing processes for mechanical, electrical, or electromechanical components and identify process risks, failure modes, and improvement opportunities.
- Investigate supplier quality and manufacturing issues, perform root cause analysis, and drive Supplier Corrective Action Requests (SCARs) to effective closure.
- Support supplier qualification, process validation, and production readiness activities.
- Partner with suppliers to improve process capability, quality, manufacturability, and inspection effectiveness.
- Develop commodity expertise in mechanical, electrical, or electromechanical components, assemblies, and manufacturing processes.
- Communicate technical issues, risks, and recommendations effectively to suppliers and internal stakeholders.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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