Supplier Development Engineer

How You Will Make an Impact

The primary responsibilities of this position are to ensure proper alignment of our inbound supply chain, to drive for continuous improvement of our cost position, to be actively involved with supplier development and product improvement in support of strategic Procurement business strategies.

The Nuts and Bolts

Develop, lead, and implement business cost reduction strategies to improve Reading’s cost position without sacrificing quality

Interface with Reading and JBPCO Procurement teams to prioritize supplier development and sourcing needs to improve cost competitiveness or supply constraints

Lead vendor initial qualification through the Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), ensuring vendor products meet legislative, customer and Reading Engineering requirements

Specify new or existing product acceptance/test criteria in collaborating with engineering and quality departments as needed

Resolution of supplier quality issues and management of supplier quality performance

Track the supplier’s performance indicators, based on their scorecards and rankings, to facilitate and develop the supply base’s ability to consistently meet or exceed defined expectations

Research external market information, industry leading companies, technologies, products and processes to identify potential sources and suppliers. Keep up with current and developing manufacturing and engineering changes that concern product quality

Deliver results as measured by key metrics, such as cost savings, supplier VA/VE, and corrective & preventative action closure

Support product development and improvement teams by sourcing new technologies from qualified suppliers while leading the qualification process

Responsible for leading the solution for supplier component concerns, Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), Supplier Value Analysis/Value Engineering (VA/VE) support, supplier component development and supplier cost improvements

Evaluate, coordinate and support sourcing opportunities in US and LCC (Low Cost Country) regions

Be the liaison between Procurement and Engineering (i.e. new part or current part changes, ECN’s, Master Data and drawing corrections, etc.). Work with Engineering (Design and Manufacturing Engineers) team through the change order process to define process parameters and criteria to ensure supplier process capability is effective to meet product and process requirements

Challenge existing suppliers to recommend more cost effective and/or more reliable products that will improve our competitive position

Act as consultant to communicate and coach the Quality, Manufacturing, Engineering and Procurement organizations to drive cost effective improvements to Quality and Manufacturing processes, minimizing waste, introduce new products and improve product design

Provide technical expertise and leadership to sourcing and development of suppliers with respect to technology, performance, quality, cost, logistics and delivery

Provide leadership during investigations of major problems and or special projects focusing on developing working relationships with suppliers and the supply chain with regard to product development and procurement of parts

Once qualified, drive supplier actions to verify part and process quality at the supplier’s location to reduce the need for incoming inspection.

Required Credentials

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering. Mechanical Engineering / MBA preferred but not required

Minimum 5 years’ experience in supplier quality or supplier development, and/or 3 years’ experience within Reading Engineering

Experience in Manufacturing and/or truck equipment industry

Prior experience with cross-functional program management to qualify new components, supporting issues with current production, developing new suppliers to reduce cost, increase capacity, and auditing suppliers to ensure process conformance

Continuous improvement experience including Lean or Six Sigma

Proficient in reading and interpreting blueprints, drawings, specifications and regulations

PC skills including MS Office, Auto CAD and Solidworks

How We Make an Impact

At Reading Truck, we have more than 65 years of industry leadership in the manufacture, distribution, and enhancement of work truck bodies. As the world’s largest upfitter of work trucks, we continue to experience rapid growth through our expanding network of more than 20 locations across North America. Take the next step in your career and come get paid to play with trucks!

Some of Our Total Rewards

We offer big company perks with small company culture:

Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision and Life

401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match

Paid Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

10 Paid Holidays

Generous Footwear, Eyewear, and Safety Equipment Discount Program

Paid Training and Development Programs

J.B. Poindexter & Co., Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.  This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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