What you'll do
As a Supplier Development Engineer, you will work directly with our clients to enhance supplier performance, ensuring quality, cost, and delivery meet industry standards. Your responsibilities include:
- Assessing and improving supplier capabilities through audits and process evaluations.
- Driving supplier performance improvements in quality, manufacturing processes, and operational efficiency.
- Collaborating with suppliers on corrective actions, continuous improvement initiatives, and lean manufacturing strategies.
- Supporting Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) activities.
- Managing and resolving supplier-related issues, ensuring compliance with client standards.
- Facilitating communication between suppliers and clients to achieve seamless integration.
- Support our great team by taking on internal work and coaching others.
Who you are
- You have 2-5 years of experience in supplier development, manufacturing engineering, or a related field.
- You have a background in manufacturing and understand production processes.
- You are experienced in supplier assessments, process improvements, and quality tools (Lean, Six Sigma, APQP, PPAP, etc.).
- You have excellent problem-solving skills and a proactive mindset.
- You are comfortable working with suppliers, engineers, and leadership teams to drive improvements.
- Your English skills are solid, German and/or Spanish is a plus.
- You are willing to travel.
- You are legally authorized to work in the U.S.
Good to know
- We offer a competitive salary with bonus potential.
- You get up to 20 days PTO and 10 paid company holidays.
- We offer mentorship and onboarding programs and a flat hierarchy.
- You can get healthcare, life insurance, dental & vision, 401(k) matching.
- We offer national and international travel opportunities.
- You have career opportunities in a fast-growing company and work in small, efficient project teams.