Supplier Development Engineer to join our team in
Batavia, Ohio. In this position, you will be responsible for improving supplier delivery and quality performance across an assigned portfolio of suppliers, commodities, or regions while driving supplier development initiatives, audits, corrective actions, and cross-functional collaboration.
Work You'll Do:- Independently lead supplier performance improvement initiatives for assigned suppliers, commodities, or regions.
- Monitor, analyze, and report supplier performance metrics including on-time delivery, non-conformance rates, and corrective action closure.
- Serve as the primary technical point of contact for assigned suppliers and manage day-to-day supplier relationships.
- Lead supplier corrective actions using structured problem-solving methodologies such as 8D, A3, and 5-Why.
- Conduct supplier manufacturing process and quality system audits, document findings, and drive corrective actions to closure.
- Lead supplier development projects focused on capability improvement, process capability studies, and resourcing support.
- Apply quality engineering tools including SPC, FMEA, Control Plans, Measurement System Analysis (MSA), PPAP, and FAI during supplier evaluations and process reviews.
- Support safe launch activities for new suppliers and newly sourced parts, including qualification and certification processes.
- Collaborate with Procurement, Engineering, Operations, and Quality teams to resolve supplier-related technical issues and maintain continuity of supply.
- Support onboarding and coaching of new Supplier Development team members and share best practices across assigned commodities or regions.
Qualifications:- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Technical, Supply Chain, or related field; Engineering degree preferred.
- 4+ years of experience in Supplier Development, Supplier Quality, Manufacturing Quality Engineering, or a related manufacturing environment.
- Experience with structured problem-solving methods such as 8D, A3, and 5-Why.
- Experience reading engineering drawings, applying GD&T, and conducting supplier/process quality audits.
- Working knowledge of quality tools and standards, including ISO 9001/14001, SPC, FMEA, Control Plans, MSA, PPAP, and FAI.
- Experience working cross-functionally across Engineering, Manufacturing, Procurement, Operations, and Quality.
- Casting, fabrication, machining, and/or high-mix, low-volume manufacturing experience preferred.
- Strong project management, communication, and supplier relationship skills.
- Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally as needed.
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