Supplier Development Engineer

ZF Group; Santiago de Querétaro; Híbrido; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Join a leading company as a Supplier Development Engineer in El Marqués, Querétaro, where you will play a key role in supplier qualification, performance monitoring, and process audits. With a hybrid role offering significant exposure and growth opportunities, this position is ideal for someone with automotive industry experience and effective project management skills.

Servicios

Career Growth and Development

Exposure to a global Network

Strong Corporate culture and reputation

Formación

• 5 years of experience in the automotive industry.
• Advanced English proficiency.
• Knowledge in commodity processes like forging and machining.

Responsabilidades

• Evaluate and approve new suppliers based on audits and risk assessments.
• Track supplier performance using KPIs and implement improvements.
• Conduct process audits and support Quality Management.

Conocimientos

English

Quality Tools (APQP, FMEA, MSA, VDA6.3, 8D)

Project Management

Commodity Knowledge on forging & forming, iron casting, stamping and machining processes

Descripción del empleo

Req ID 79728|SIDISA Planta Quere - El Marqués, Mexico,TRW Sistemas de Direcciones, S. de R.L. de C.V.

Job Description

About the Team

ZF is a global leader in driveline and chassis technology. The team develops essential components such as steering, braking, and damping systems, and integrates all systems involved in acceleration to ensure a smooth driving experience. Whether driving autonomously or manually, the team ensures safety, comfort, and dynamics.

What you can look forward to as Supplier Development Engineer?

• Supplier Qualification & Onboarding; Evaluate and approve new suppliers based on capability audits, capacity studies, and risk assessments.
• Performance Monitoring & Improvement; Track and analyze supplier performance using KPIs (PPM, OTD, etc.).Implement corrective actions and continuous improvement plans (e.g., 8D).
• Process Audits & Capability Assessments; Conduct on-site process audits (e.g., Layered Process Audits, VDA 6.3). Assess manufacturing processes, equipment capability, and quality systems.
• Quality Management Support; Support PPAP (Production Part Approval Process) submissions and validation. Collaborate on Control Plans, FMEAs, and Process Flow Diagrams.
• Launch Support; Work with suppliers during new program launches to ensure readiness (tooling, capacity, documentation).
• Cross-Functional Collaboration; Coordinate with purchasing, quality, engineering, and logistics teams. Act as a technical interface between internal teams and supplier facilities.

Your Profile as Supplier Development Engineer:

• 5 years of experience in the automotive industry
• English Advanced
• Commodity Knowledge on forging & forming, iron casting, stamping and machining processes
• Quality Tools (APQP, FMEA, MSA, VDA6.3, 8D) Knowledge
• Support supplier development activities when requiered by SQA
• Evaluation of risk analysis
• Project management skills
• Peform process audit at assigned suppliers
• Willingness for business travel (50% - 80%)

Why you should choose ZF in El Marqués, Qto?

• Career Growth and Development
• Exposure to a global Network
• Strong Corporate culture and reputation
• Hybrid role (Av de las Fuentes 29 Parque Industrial Bernardo Quintana 76246 El Marqués, Querétaro, Mexico)

Be part of our ZF team as Supplier Development Engineer and apply now!

Contact

Jose Luis Rodriguez Flores