Supplier Development Engineer

Eaton Group; San Luis Potosí; On-site; MXN 520,000 - 760,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaton Group's IS VEH Functions division seeks a Supplier Development Engineer to lead supplier qualification, product and process development, and launch readiness across the global supply base.

You will drive APQP activities, PPAP approvals, and continuous improvement to elevate supplier performance and manufacturing readiness; travel up to 75% to Mexico and the USA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering required.
• 4+ years in Supplier Development or Supplier Quality.
• Fluent in English.
• Experience with AIAG Core Tools including APQP and PPAP.
• Strong knowledge of IATF 16949 and related standards.
• Understanding of forging, casting, and machining.
• Willingness to travel 75% (Mexico and USA).

Responsibilities

• Conduct supplier qualification audits to assess quality and technical capabilities.
• Perform supplier feasibility assessments for new sourcing activities and programs.
• Manage APQP activities with suppliers from kickoff to PPAP approval.
• Support and monitor Safe Launch activities for on-time production launches.
• Drive continuous improvement through Focus Supplier Programs to close performance gaps.
• Assist Supplier Quality Engineers with complex quality issues and root-cause analysis.

Skills

Project Management

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

AIAG Core Tools

Job description

Eaton’s IS VEH Functions division is currently seeking a Supplier Development Engineer. Eaton announced, on June 11, 2026, the intent to combine its Mobility Group (including both the Vehicle and eMobility segments) with a new company. We expect to complete this process by the end of the first half of 2027. The compensation and benefits that will initially be offered for this position are based on Eaton's plans, programs and practices. If you are offered and accept this position and are actively employed by the Mobility Group when the transaction closes, the new company will provide further details to employees concerning compensation and benefits at that time.

What you’ll do:

Leverage technical expertise in manufacturing processes and Supplier Development Engineering (SDE) methodologies to support supplier qualification, product and process development, and launch readiness across the global supply base. Lead supplier feasibility assessments, execute APQP activities, and PPAP approvals to ensure robust, on-time, and safe launches. Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance supplier performance and manufacturing readiness.

Job Responsibilities

• Conduct supplier qualification audits to assess quality, and technical capabilities against business and product requirements; perform periodic requalification audits to ensure ongoing compliance and capability.
• Perform supplier feasibility assessments in support of new sourcing activities and new programs to confirm supplier understanding of product requirements and manufacturing capability; participate in cross-functional sourcing decisions by providing technical and supplier capability input.
• Manage APQP activities with suppliers from program kickoff through PPAP approval to ensure readiness for production.
• Support and monitor Safe Launch activities following PPAP to ensure flawless, on-time, and stable production launches.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives through Focus Supplier Programs to address performance gaps, strengthen capabilities, and improve quality, delivery, and manufacturing robustness.
• Support Supplier Quality Engineers in complex quality issues by contributing technical expertise to problem-solving activities, root cause analysis, and implementation of effective corrective actions.

Qualifications

Education level required

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Years and area of experience required

• 4+ Years in Supplier Development or Supplier Quality
• Strong experience managing APQP activities with suppliers, ensuring successful product and process launches.
• Fluent in English
• Experience developing and reviewing AIAG Core Tools documentation, including APQP and PPAP.
• Strong knowledge of IATF 16949 requirements and quality standards.
• Solid understanding of manufacturing processes, particularly forging, casting, and machining.
• Experience leading supplier development activities through PPAP approval.Strong problem-solving skills, including root cause analysis and corrective action methodologies.
• Experience supporting supplier sourcing and qualification activities.
• Knowledge and hands-on experience with AIAG CQI requirements and assessments.
• Availability to travel (México, USA) 75%

Technical knowledge

• Manufacturing process (Cold Forming and Machining), AIAG Core Tools, Problem solving
• Strong experience in Forging, casting and machining

Skills

Soft skills

• Project Management, Teamwork, Cominication skills

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We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for job applicants and employees. Our recruitment processes use balanced selection criteria and avoid unlawful discrimination against applicants on the basis of their age, colour, disability, marital status, national origin, gender, gender identity, genetic information, race or racial origin, religion, sexual orientation or any other status protected or required by law.