Supplier Development Engineer - Welding & Brazing

Join Eaton, a global leader where equality and inclusivity are at the heart of our mission. Here, everyone is valued and belongs. Be part of a team that delivers cutting-edge, energy-efficient solutions, making a tangible impact on the world. We empower our customers to manage electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical energy more effectively, safely, and sustainably. At Eaton, we’re dedicated to enhancing quality of life and protecting the environment with our innovative energy management technologies and services.

Our EMEA Business Service Center (BSC) in Budapest is Eaton’s largest office in the region. With a diverse team of over 700 people, representing 40+ nationalities and speaking 20+ languages, the BSC is the central hub for business services. It empowers seamless operations and drives exceptional results across our electrical, industrial, and corporate teams. We are proud to be a Disability Friendly Workplace, ensuring an inclusive environment for all our employees.

What you’ll do:

The Supplier Development Engineer is responsible for developing supplier manufacturing capability, capacity, scalability, and operational readiness to support current and future business requirements. Leads structured supplier development activities to close manufacturing, process, capacity, and operational gaps and support business growth, new product launches, supplier transfers, and capacity expansion. Partners with Supplier Quality, Supply Chain, Engineering, Operations, COE, and suppliers to drive measurable and sustainable improvements in supplier performance.

Main Responsibilities:

1. Supplier Development & Capability Improvement

Lead supplier development activities to identify and close manufacturing, process, capacity, and operational gaps. Establish action plans with clear objectives, ownership, timelines, and measurable outcomes.

2. Manufacturing & Process Capability

Assess supplier manufacturing processes and drive improvements using Lean methodologies, process capability analysis, structured problem solving, process controls, and advanced quality tools. Evaluate welding and joining processes, including qualifications, material controls, critical parameters, equipment capability, inspection/NDT, traceability, validation, and change management.

3. Capacity & Scalability Readiness

Assess supplier capacity and production-rate readiness against current and future requirements. Identify constraints and drive mitigation, recovery, or expansion plans.

4. Growth, Launch & Transfer Readiness

Develop supplier readiness for new product introductions, supplier transfers, localization, volume increases, and capacity expansion. Identify risks early and drive mitigation before operational impact.

5. Technical Supplier Recovery

Lead supplier development activities where quality, delivery, or operational issues result from manufacturing, process, capacity, or systemic capability gaps. Partner with Supplier Quality and cross-functional teams in line with RASIC responsibilities.

6. Supplier Assessment & Risk Identification

Participate in Supplier Site Assessments and risk-based reviews. Evaluate manufacturing capability, process controls, capacity, and operational readiness and drive actions to close identified gaps.

7. APQP & Supplier Readiness

Support APQP and supplier readiness activities by evaluating manufacturing capability, capacity, scalability, and operational risks and driving required development actions.

8. Continuous Improvement & Problem Solving

Coach suppliers on Lean, 8D, root-cause analysis, process capability, material management, auditing, and load and capacity planning to achieve sustainable performance improvement.

9. Cross-Functional Execution

Partner with Supplier Quality, Supply Chain, Engineering, Operations, COE, and other stakeholders to address critical supplier situations based on business risk and technical requirements.

10. Verification & Sustainability

Define measurable success criteria and verify that improvement actions are effective, objectives are achieved, and supplier capability is sustained before closing development activities.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, or related technical field.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in Manufacturing Engineering, Supplier Development, Supplier Quality, Operations, or Supply Chain.

Skills:

• Experience with welding, brazing, and metal joining processes (e.g., resistance, arc, laser, furnace brazing), including qualification, materials, process parameters, equipment/fixturing, inspection/NDT, testing, validation, and process controls.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, supplier development, capacity analysis, and production readiness.
• Working knowledge of APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plans, MSA, SPC, 8D, root-cause analysis, and Lean/Continuous Improvement.
• Strong technical and business judgment in assessing supplier capability and risk.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data-driven decision-making skills.
• Ability to independently lead supplier improvement activities and influence without direct authority.
• Strong project management, prioritization, and execution skills, with the ability to manage multiple supplier-development activities based on business impact and risk.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills with suppliers, technical teams, operations, and leadership.
• Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional, matrix, multi-site environment and balance urgency with structured problem solving.Willingness to travel to supplier sites up to 60%
• Excellent commincation skills in English

What We Offer:

• Wide Range of Employee Benefits: Hybrid work model, Annual bonus, Cafeteria, Private Medical Insurance, Life Insurance, - Eye-glass refund, AYCM partnership, Internal reward system (E-Stars)
• Employee Wellbeing Support: Access comprehensive support programs designed to enhance your overall wellbeing
• Family Friendly: Enjoy a family-friendly environment with policies that support work-life balance
• Talent Management and Career Development: We are dedicated to your professional growth, with a strong focus on internal mobility, continuous learning, and peer coaching
• Dog-Friendly: Bring your furry friend to work in our dog-friendly office
• Dedicated Spaces: Utilize our family room, multi-prayer room, stretching room, and chill room for your comfort and convenience
• Company Yoga Sessions: Participate in regular yoga sessions to stay fit and relaxed
• Social Responsibility: Join a socially responsible organization committed to making a positive impact
• Employee Appreciation Day: Celebrate with us on Employee Appreciation Day, recognizing your hard work and contributions

All positions may require participation in video and in-person interviews as part of the hiring process. All candidates will be evaluated based on job-related competencies, and all candidates’ privacy rights and data security will be protected in accordance with applicable laws.

We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for job applicants and employees. Our recruitment processes use balanced selection criteria and avoid unlawful discrimination against applicants on the basis of their age, colour, disability, marital status, national origin, gender, gender identity, genetic information, race or racial origin, religion, sexual orientation or any other status protected or required by law.