Strategic Supplier Development Engineer

Etel S.A.; Môtiers NE; On-site; CHF 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Etel S.A. in Môtiers NE seeks a Supplier Development Engineer to lead supplier qualification and ensure technical feasibility while maintaining quality.

You will collaborate with global suppliers, conduct audits, define control plans, and drive continuous improvement in manufacturing and sourcing processes.

The position offers an international environment with an 80%–100% workload, permanent contract, starting by agreement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master in mechanical or industrial engineering.
• At least three years’ experience in similar positions.
• Fluent written and spoken English.
• Excellent negotiation and interpersonal skills.
• Cross-functional / cultural team player.
• Passion for driving continuous improvements.

Responsibilities

• Lead the product qualification phase in the sourcing process.
• Discuss, clarify, and achieve technical feasibility with suppliers.
• Actively support the Detail Design Review highlighting technical and process difficulties; understand cost drivers and propose alternatives.
• Release the product control plan and define the control level internally and at the supplier’s site.
• Define and release purchasing specification.
• Perform supplier audits.
• Deal with supplier norm requirements (RoHS, REACH, TSCA, etc.).
• Assure production continuity daily for purchased components and supplier quality concerns.
• Act proactively with other departments, with a clear overview on project milestones.
• Support procurement, collaborate with Quality Control, provide solutions to rework parts, etc.
• Establish collaboration with suppliers to guarantee a competitive and long-term relationship.
• Write 8D reports for customers when supplier issues are concerned.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Interpersonal skills

Cross-functional teamwork

Continuous improvement mindset

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor or Master in mechanical or industrial engineering

Job description

Etel S.A. in Môtiers NE seeks a Supplier Development Engineer to lead supplier qualification and ensure technical feasibility while maintaining quality.

You will collaborate with global suppliers, conduct audits, define control plans, and drive continuous improvement in manufacturing and sourcing processes.

The position offers an international environment with an 80%–100% workload, permanent contract, starting by agreement.