Supplier Performance Management Engineer

Vertiv•Pelzer, SC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Supplier Development Engineer is responsible for evaluating and developing key suppliers to ensure they meet Vertiv’s standards for on-time delivery, cost, and continuous improvement. This role acts as a technical liaison between Vertiv Procurement and its suppliers, driving supplier performance improvement and enabling mutual business growth for Vertiv and the suppliers.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or related field.
7+ years’ experience in supplier development, industrial / manufacturing engineering or supplier quality.
Strong knowledge of Lean manufacturing, capacity planning, and quality systems (ISO 9001, IATF 16949, etc.).
Experience with supplier audits, process validation, and root cause analysis.
Excellent communication, negotiation, and project management skills.
Ability to travel flexibly and work onsite at supplier sites is necessary.
Must be proficient in MS Office products including Word, Excel and PowerPoint, Power BI, Microsoft Project, SharePoint and Microsoft Teams.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and attention to detail.
Ability to perform under pressure in a very fast-paced, complex, and dynamic environment.
Experience documenting/designing business processes, performing business analysis, and requirements definition.
Advanced knowledge of manufacturing processes (welding, machining, fabrication, assembly), process validation (PPAP, IQ/OQ/PQ), GD&T and engineering drawings interpretation, tolerance stack-up and DFM principles.

Nice To Haves

Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma certification is highly preferred.
Proven experience driving suppliers' lead time improvement strategies is strongly preferred.
Experience with process simulation / capacity modeling (i.e Should cost), automation and tooling development (preferred).

Responsibilities

Evaluate existing and new suppliers based on capability, capacity, cost, flexibility, quality, and operating system.
Validate suppliers’ supply chains (including tier 2 constraint suppliers) and manufacturing capacity/capabilities to improve on-time delivery and delivery flexibility.
Conduct supplier audits and assessments to ensure compliance with company and industry standards.
Evaluate suppliers’ manufacturing processes, tooling, and production flow using engineering analysis and data validation.
Implement supplier world-class process checklists (e.g., continuous improvement operating system, customer-facing KPIs…) and drive suppliers towards a continuous improvement environment.
Support CM development and implementation of supplier improvement plans focusing on delivery, capability, cost reductions, and quality.
Perform process capability studies and validate readiness for production.
Partner with Engineering to support Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and New Product Introduction (NPI) at supplier sites.
Analyze supplier performance using statistical tools and data analytics to identify trends and improvement opportunities (QBRs with the CMs).
Collaborate with suppliers to resolve delivery issues, implement corrective actions, and ensure root cause analysis.
Strengthen the supply relationship between suppliers and Vertiv plants.
Support sourcing and procurement teams in supplier selection and onboarding processes.
Work closely with internal stakeholders (Procurement, Supplier Quality, Engineering, Operations) to communicate requirements and changes.
Monitor supplier performance metrics and present findings and improvement action plans to leadership.
Lead supplier development projects and initiatives to support business objectives.
Provide technical guidance and training to suppliers on company standards, Lean operating system and overall best practices.