Supplier Development Engineer - Strategic Sourcing

Track RFQ and project milestones, proactively engaging suppliers to ensure timely submission of quotations, technical documentation, and required deliverables.

Collaborate with suppliers and internal stakeholders to resolve technical questions, engineering changes, commercial inquiries, and quotation updates.

Review supplier quotations for completeness and prepare commercial comparison analysis that support informed sourcing decisions.

Coordinate supplier onboarding and implementation activities for new and existing suppliers, supporting successful program execution and manufacturing readiness.

Coordinate supplier readiness activities supporting prototype builds, First Article Inspection (FAI), engineering changes, and new product launches.

Identify and support supplier cost reduction, value engineering, and continuous improvement initiatives that enhance competitiveness and deliver long-term value to AFL.

Participate in supplier business reviews, supplier visits, and cross-functional continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen supplier performance and operational excellence.

Maintain RFQ documentation, supplier records, Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), and sourcing files in accordance with company procedures.

Cross-Functional Program Support Collaborate across Engineering, Operations, Program Management, Product Line Management, Quality, and Supply Chain to support successful execution of New Product Development (NPD), New Product Introduction (NPI), engineering changes, and production programs.

Coordinate supplier deliverables required to meet project schedules and manufacturing readiness objectives.

Support the introduction of new manufacturing technologies, supplier capabilities, and process improvements that strengthen supplier performance and operational readiness.

Commercial Analysis & Supplier Coordination Analyze supplier quotations, manufacturing capabilities, commercial competitiveness, and sourcing risks to support informed sourcing decisions.

Support supplier cost analysis, cost optimization initiatives, and value engineering opportunities.

Monitor supplier lead time changes, capacity constraints, and supply risks while providing recommendations that support business continuity.

Maintain supplier agreements, Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), sourcing documentation, and commercial records.

Prepare reports, dashboards, and performance metrics that support supplier development and strategic sourcing activities.

Ensure compliance with established sourcing procedures, documentation requirements, and supplier governance processes.

Continuous Improvement Identify opportunities to improve supplier development processes, RFQ execution, sourcing efficiency, and supplier performance.

Support the development and maintenance of standard work, sourcing tools, templates, and best practices.

Participate in cross-functional continuous improvement initiatives and special projects that support organizational objectives.

Perform other duties as assigned.