Supplier Development Engineer
About The Position
Milacron is seeking a Supplier Development Engineer to join its team in Batavia, Ohio. The role is responsible for improving delivery and quality performance across an assigned supplier, commodity, or regional portfolio. The engineer leads supplier development initiatives, audits, corrective actions, and cross-functional collaboration to improve supplier capability and maintain continuity of supply. The position serves as the primary technical contact for assigned suppliers, monitors and reports performance metrics, and leads structured problem solving and corrective actions. It also involves manufacturing-process and quality-system audits; supplier development projects; application of quality engineering tools during supplier evaluations and process reviews; and support for safe launches, supplier onboarding, and team coaching. Domestic and international travel may be required as needed.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Technical, Supply Chain, or a related field; an Engineering degree is preferred.
- At least 4 years of experience in Supplier Development, Supplier Quality, Manufacturing Quality Engineering, or a related manufacturing environment.
- Experience with structured problem-solving methods such as 8D, A3, and 5-Why.
- Experience reading engineering drawings, applying GD&T, and conducting supplier or process quality audits.
- Working knowledge of quality tools and standards, including ISO 9001/14001, SPC, FMEA, Control Plans, MSA, PPAP, and FAI.
- Experience working cross-functionally across Engineering, Manufacturing, Procurement, Operations, and Quality.
- Strong project management, communication, and supplier relationship skills.
- Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally as needed.
Nice To Haves
- Engineering degree.
- Casting, fabrication, machining, and/or high-mix, low-volume manufacturing experience.
Responsibilities
- Lead supplier performance improvement initiatives for assigned suppliers, commodities, or regions.
- Monitor, analyze, and report supplier performance metrics, including on-time delivery, non-conformance rates, and corrective-action closure.
- Serve as the primary technical point of contact for assigned suppliers and manage day-to-day supplier relationships.
- Lead supplier corrective actions using structured problem-solving methods such as 8D, A3, and 5-Why.
- Conduct supplier manufacturing-process and quality-system audits, document findings, and drive corrective actions to closure.
- Lead supplier development projects focused on capability improvement, process capability studies, and resourcing support.
- Apply SPC, FMEA, Control Plans, Measurement System Analysis (MSA), PPAP, and FAI during supplier evaluations and process reviews.
- Support safe-launch activities for new suppliers and newly sourced parts, including qualification and certification processes.
- Collaborate with Procurement, Engineering, Operations, and Quality teams to resolve supplier-related technical issues and maintain continuity of supply.
- Support onboarding and coaching of new Supplier Development team members and share best practices across assigned commodities or regions.
- Travel domestically and internationally as needed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
