Supplier Development Engineer

Process discipline: Operates through clear standards, repeatable methods, documented action plans, defined ownership, and consistent follow-up.

Lean execution: Applies lean tools practically at supplier sites to remove waste, stabilize processes, improve flow, and sustain measurable performance gains.

Bias for action: Moves quickly from issue identification to containment, root cause, corrective action, and verified closure without waiting for perfect information.

Drive for results: Sets clear targets, measures progress, removes obstacles, and delivers improvements in quality, delivery, cost, capacity, and lead time.

Structured problem solving: Uses data, observation, root cause analysis, and corrective action discipline to eliminate recurring supplier issues.

Supplier influence and accountability: Builds productive supplier relationships while holding suppliers accountable to commitments, timelines, and performance expectations.

Cross-functional collaboration: Works effectively with Supply Chain, Quality, Engineering, Manufacturing, Planning, and Operations leadership to accelerate execution.

Data-driven decision making: Uses supplier scorecards, defect data, delivery performance, capacity analysis, and cost information to prioritize action.

Improvement in supplier on-time delivery performance and recovery of delinquent or constrained suppliers.

Reduction in supplier defects, nonconforming material trends, repeat issues, and quality escapes.

Speed and effectiveness of corrective action closure, including verified recurrence prevention.

Completion of supplier audits, risk assessments, launch readiness reviews, and PPAP/FAI approvals on time and with clear follow-through.

Supplier capacity readiness to support production demand, surge requirements, and new product launches.

Cost savings, productivity gains, scrap reduction, yield improvement, and lead time reduction delivered through supplier development projects.

Timely execution of supplier recovery plans, escalation actions, executive updates, and measurable improvement milestones.

This position typically reports to the Supply Chain organization and works closely with commodity managers, buyers, planners, quality engineers, manufacturing engineers, design engineers, and production leadership. The role operates in both office and manufacturing environments and requires regular interaction with suppliers, including on-site visits to manufacturing facilities. Travel may be required based on supplier location, launch activity, performance risk, or urgent production needs.