Supplier Development Engineer

Etel; Môtiers NE; On-site; CHF 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

ETEL is a world leader in motion control. We seek an organized, proactive engineer to lead product qualification in sourcing and to coordinate with suppliers on feasibility and quality.

You will define purchase specs, manage supplier norms, and ensure production continuity while collaborating across functions in a dynamic, international environment. Ideal candidates hold a degree in mechanical engineering, 3+ years in similar roles, fluent English, and strong negotiation skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelors or Masters in mechanical or industrial engineering.
• At least three years' experience in similar positions.
• Knowledge of production technologies (e.g., precision machinery, stamping) and metrology.
• Fluent written and spoken English.
• Excellent negotiation and interpersonal skills.
• Good and reliable communicator both verbally and in writing.
• 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.
• Support Detail Design Review highlighting technical and process difficulties.
• Release product control plan and define internal and supplier control levels.
• Define and release purchasing specifications.
• Deal with supplier norm requirements (RoHS, REACH, TSCA).
• Ensure production continuity daily for purchased components and supplier quality concerns.
• Collaborate with other departments to track milestones and drive projects.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Team player

Autonomy

Curiosity

Tech-savvy

Education

Bachelors/Masters in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Metrology

Precision machinery

Job description

ETEL is a worldwide leader in the development and manufacturing of high-performance motion control components and high-end mechatronic motion systems based in Môtiers, and 100% dedicated to direct drive solutions. We currently call upon a growing diversity of skills which take part in the exciting adventure of our international activity. Contribute to our growth!

An organized, structured and rigorous person with very good negotiation and communication skills. Someone curious and technology driven, autonomous and proactive.

• A challenging position in an open and dynamic midsized employer within an international environment
• Competitive compensation with great working conditions in a modern and innovative high-tech company
• A long-term commitment and the opportunity to develop a rewarding career.
• Lead the product qualification phase in the sourcing process.
• Discuss, clarify, and achieve the technical feasibility with the suppliers of the products concerned.
• Actively support the “Detail Design Review” highlighting technical and process difficulties. Understand the cost drivers and propose alternative solutions.
• Release the product control plan and define the control level internally and at the supplier’s site.
• Define and release purchasing specification.
• Deal with supplier norm requirements (RoHS, REACH, TSCA, etc.).
• Assure production continuity daily for purchased components and supplier quality concerns.
• Act proactively with the other departments, having a clear overview on the project’s 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.
• Bachelor or master’s degree in mechanical or industrial engineering.
• At least three years’ experience in similar positions.
• Knowledge of the main production technologies (ex. precision machinery, stamping, etc.) and metrology.
• Fluent written and spoken English.
• Excellent negotiation and interpersonal skills.
• Good and reliable communicator both verbally and in writing.
• Cross-functional / cultural team player.
• Passion for driving continuous improvements.