Supplier Development Engineer

HUSCO International, Inc.•Waukesha, WI

22h

About The Position

Supplier Development Engineers play a critical role in ensuring world-class quality across Husco’s supply base by designing and implementing effective quality control and inspection systems. They evaluate supplier design, assembly, and manufacturing processes to build and sustain long-term capability. Successful candidates are self-motivated problem solvers who thrive in a fast-paced environment, respond well under pressure, and manage multiple priorities with confidence.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or equivalent required.
Effective troubleshooting, problem solving, and organizational skills required.
Authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of hydraulic valves, iron castings, machining operations, electrical components, and metal fabrication preferred.

Responsibilities

Take a leading role in new program development through active participation in Design and Process FMEA’s.
Lead DPAR meetings for supplied components and assemblies during New Product Introductions and drive solution of all identified issues.
Ensure all supplier PPAPs are accurate, complete, approved, and properly documented.
Remain active in post NPI activities.
Collaborate with Purchasing and Engineering to develop and manage a global supply base achieving target quality levels at or below expected cost.
Conduct process and system audits for new and existing suppliers, including the development and management of probationary suppliers.
Support smooth supplier technology transfers and identify and assist with internal and customer cost-reduction initiatives to the benefit of Husco.
Identify, understand, and communicate non-conformances per the NCR process.
Complete root cause analysis in combination with supplier to ensure issues and extend of condition are addressed and resolved.
Communicate supplier containment and certification of replacement parts.