Supplier Development Engineer

Supplier Identification and Evaluation: Identify, research, and qualify potential suppliers and contract manufacturers (local and international) capable of producing parts to exact technical specifications, potentially conducting on-site audits to assess their capabilities and quality control systems. New Supplier Assessment Audit / Periodic Audit: Conduct new supplier assessment audits to evaluate the supplier’s capability in terms of quality systems, manufacturing processes, technical competence, infrastructure, and compliance with company standards before supplier approval. Review documents such as quality certifications, process flow, control plans, and inspection methods to ensure the supplier meets organizational and customer requirements.

Supplier Improvement Plan: Develop and implement Supplier Improvement Plans for suppliers based on their performance in quality, delivery, and cost. Analyze issues, identify root causes, and work closely with suppliers to implement corrective and preventive actions. Monitor progress through regular reviews to ensure continuous improvement and compliance with company standards.

Escalation Meeting: Conduct escalation meetings with suppliers to address critical issues related to quality, delivery, or performance. Review the problems, identify root causes, and ensure suppliers provide clear corrective and preventive action plans. Production Part Approval Process: Manage the Production Part Approval Process for suppliers to ensure that new or modified parts meet quality and engineering requirements before mass production.

Review and approve PPAP documents such as control plans, process flow, FMEA, and dimensional reports. Coordinate with suppliers and internal teams to resolve gaps and ensure successful PPAP approval. Interpret Engineering Documents: Review and interpret complex engineering drawings, Blueprints, Bill of Materials (BOMs), and other technical specifications to understand part requirements (dimensions, materials, tolerances, finishes, etc.).

Timeline Adherence: Manage supplier relationships and the entire sourcing lifecycle for assigned parts or commodities, ensuring timely delivery to meet project timelines and production schedules. Documentation and Reporting: Maintain accurate records of all Supplier Development Activity, supplier information within SAP or procurement software systems. Supplier Training Quality / Delivery: Provide training to suppliers on quality standards, manufacturing requirements, and company procedures to improve their process capability and compliance.

Support suppliers in understanding technical specifications, inspection methods, and documentation requirements. Ensure suppliers follow the defined standards to achieve consistent quality and performance.