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We are proud to be a Disability Friendly Workplace, ensuring an inclusive environment for all our employees.\nWhat you’ll do:\nLead a team of Supplier Development Engineers responsible for developing supplier manufacturing capability, capacity, scalability, and operational readiness to support current and future business requirements.\nDrive supplier performance improvement through structured supplier development strategies focused on manufacturing excellence, capacity readiness, operational maturity, new product introduction, supplier transfers, and business growth initiatives.\nProvide leadership for supplier capability assessments, development plans, risk mitigation, and strategic supplier improvement initiatives.\nPartner closely with Supplier Quality, Procurement, Supply Chain, Engineering, Operations, and business leadership to ensure suppliers can meet quality, delivery, cost, capacity, and growth objectives.\nDevelop organizational capability within the Supplier Development Engineering team while establishing consistent methodologies, governance, metrics, and best practices across the supplier network.\nResponsibilities:\n1. Supplier Development Strategy & Leadership - Develop and execute the supplier development strategy for assigned regions, commodities, or business segments. Establish priorities, objectives, and resource allocation to address supplier capability risks and support business growth initiatives.\n2. Team Leadership & Talent Development -Lead, coach, and develop a team of Supplier Development Engineers. Establish performance expectations, development plans, technical capability-building programs, and succession plans to strengthen organizational effectiveness and future leadership capability.\n3. Supplier Risk Management - Provide oversight of supplier capability, manufacturing, operational, and capacity risk assessments. Ensure risks are identified proactively and appropriate mitigation plans are established, executed, and sustained.\n4. Manufacturing Excellence & Capability Improvement\nDrive supplier manufacturing excellence initiatives utilizing Lean principles, Six Sigma methodologies, process capability improvement, advanced quality tools, material flow optimization, and structured problem-solving approaches.\n5. Capacity & Scalability Readiness - Lead assessment and management of supplier production capacity, scalability, and operational readiness to support forecasted demand, growth initiatives, new product introductions, localization efforts, and footprint optimization activities.\n6. New Product Introduction, Launch & Transfer Readiness - Ensure suppliers are prepared to support new product launches, capacity expansions, industrialization projects, insourcing/outsourcing activities, supplier transitions, and strategic sourcing initiatives through early engagement and readiness assessments.\nQualifications:\nBachelor’s degree in engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Operations, Quality, or related technical discipline \nMinimum 8 years of experience in Supplier Development, Supplier Quality, Manufacturing Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, or related field \nMinimum 3-5 years of leadership experience managing technicalteams and cross-functional initiatives \nStrong knowledge of manufacturing processes, operational excellence, and supplier development methodologies\nProven experience leading supplier capability improvement and recovery initiatives\nWorking knowledge of APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plans, MSA, SPC, and structured problem-solving methodologies \nExperience with capacity planning, industrialization, and production readiness assessments\nSkills:\nStrong project and program management skills\nExcellent communication, stakeholder management, and influencing skills\nDemonstrates strong business acumen and technical judgment when assessing supplier and operational risks.\nSuccessfully balances short-term business needs with long-term supplier capability development.\nOperates effectively in a highly matrixed global organization.\nInfluences executive stakeholders and supplier leadership without direct authority.\nLeads through ambiguity while maintaining disciplined execution and accountability.\nRequires domestic and international travel to supplier locations and Eaton facilities.\nWhat we offer:\nWide 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)\nEmployee Wellbeing Support: Access comprehensive support programs designed to enhance your overall wellbeing\nFamily Friendly: Enjoy a family-friendly environment with policies that support work-life balance\nTalent Management and Career Development: We are dedicated to your professional growth, with a strong focus on internal mobility, continuous learning, and peer coaching\nDedicated Spaces: Utilize our family room, multi-prayer room, stretching room, and chill room for your comfort and convenience\nCompany Yoga Sessions: Participate in regular yoga sessions to stay fit and relaxedSocial Responsibility: Join a socially responsible organization committed to making a positive impact\n\nEmployee Appreciation Day: Celebrate with us on Employee Appreciation Day, recognizing your hard work and contributions\nAll positions may require participation in video and in-person interviews as part of the hiring process. 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