Supplier Development Engineer

Diversified Services Network, Inc.•Tucson, AZ

2h•$65,000 - $70,000•Onsite

About The Position

Diversified Services Network, Inc. (DSN) is seeking a full-time Supplier Development Engineer to join our team in Tucson, AZ! We offer full benefits, PTO, 401k, and more! If you're looking to grow your career within an extremely reputable, stable Fortune 500 company - let's talk! The Supplier Development Engineer implements product supply strategies aligned with category management, developing, optimizing, and integrating a world-class supply network to create a competitive advantage for customers. This role manages Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) and cost-management activities from concept through PPAP, ensuring parts are delivered at the right quality and total cost while meeting timelines. The Supplier Development Engineer collaborates closely with packaging, transportation, business resources, and supply chain functions, and makes extensive use of Teamcenter and workflow processes to partner with Engineering and Supplier Development Engineers in identifying supplier sources for buy-level parts. This role provides quality assurance oversight of components and finished products, escalating supplier quality defects for immediate containment and managing quality feedback loops so that lessons learned are applied consistently across the supply base. The Supplier Development Engineer also drives Value Analysis and Value Engineering (VAVE) through cost modeling, design for manufacturability, and leveraging supplier capabilities. Interaction with Team Frequent interaction with Buyers, Supplier Development Engineers, Engineering, Quality, and the Engineering Value Chain team. Team Structure & Work Environment The team includes 2 team members. This role operates in an office setting within a production manufacturing environment.

Requirements

2 or more years of relevant experience required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering required (Mechanical, Industrial, or Supply Chain Engineering accepted)
Comparable background may include experience as a Supplier Quality Engineer
Communication skills, both written and oral
Manufacturing process knowledge
APQP process understanding and ability to apply
Ability to interpret engineering drawings, schematic diagrams, or formulas and computer-generated reports
3D modeling or Creo experience
Proficiency in MS Office, including Microsoft Excel
Strong understanding of manufacturing processes
Teamcenter experience
Six Sigma process knowledge
Should-cost analysis experience
Ability to work with minimal supervision while driving department goals and deliverables
Strong analytical and mathematical skills
Strong oral and written communication skills
Critical thinking with the ability to leverage innovative ideas
Advanced ability to make and communicate presentations to management
Strong time management skills

Responsibilities

Implement product supply strategies aligned with category management.
Develop, optimize, and integrate a world-class supply network.
Manage Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) and cost-management activities from concept through PPAP.
Ensure parts are delivered at the right quality and total cost while meeting timelines.
Collaborate with packaging, transportation, business resources, and supply chain functions.
Identify supplier sources for buy-level parts using Teamcenter and workflow processes.
Provide quality assurance oversight of components and finished products.
Escalate supplier quality defects for immediate containment.
Manage quality feedback loops to ensure lessons learned are applied across the supply base.
Drive Value Analysis and Value Engineering (VAVE) through cost modeling, design for manufacturability, and leveraging supplier capabilities.