Supplier Development Specialist

Carrier; Santa Catarina; Presencial; MXN 400.000 - 800.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Carrier is seeking a Supplier Development Specialist to improve supplier readiness, capacity, and performance through on-site assessments and structured improvement actions.

You will work with Quality, Engineering, Materials, and Strategic Sourcing to enable capacity expansion and readiness for new product introductions, with travel up to 50% as needed.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 5+ years in Manufacturing Engineering, Supplier Development, or related roles.
• Experience with production processes, capacity analysis, process flow, bottleneck diagnostics.
• Advanced English.
• Travel 25–50% of the time.

Responsabilidades

• Conduct supplier capacity, capability, and readiness assessments across staffing, equipment, tooling, process stability, layout, flow, and quality systems.
• Validate production capacity, actual throughput versus quoted capacity, bottlenecks, and production allocation; support corrective actions.
• Lead structured problem-solving activities including RCA, 5-Why, fishbone, PFMEA reviews, and corrective actions.
• Lead on-site supplier improvement using Lean tools such as 5S, flow optimization, standard work, and visual management.
• Collaborate with Quality, Engineering, Materials, Strategic Sourcing, and Supplier Performance teams to support supplier readiness, dual sourcing, supplier qualification, onboarding, and sustainable improvement.

Conocimientos

Analytical

Results-oriented

Resilient

Team collaboration

Educación

Bachelor's degree

Herramientas

RCA

5S

PFMEA

Lean tools

Descripción del empleo

Job Description

About Carrier

Carrier Global Corporation, global leader in intelligent climate and energy solutions, is committed to creating innovations that bring comfort, safety and sustainability to life. Through cutting-edge advancements in climate solutions such as temperature control, air quality and transportation, we improve lives, empower critical industries and ensure the safe transport of food, life-saving medicines and more. Since inventing modern air conditioning in 1902, we lead with purpose: enhancing the lives we live and the world we share. We continue to lead because of our world-class, inclusive workforce that puts the customer at the center of everything we do. For more information, visit corporate.carrier.com or follow Carrier on social media at @Carrier.

About The Role

The Supplier Development Specialist will support supplier readiness, capacity, capability, and operational performance by conducting on-site assessments, identifying risks, and driving structured improvement and recovery actions. This role will work closely with suppliers and internal cross-functional teams to improve production stability, throughput, process capability, and readiness for new product introductions, volume ramps, and technology changes.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct supplier capacity, capability, and readiness assessments across staffing, equipment, tooling, process stability, layout, flow, and quality systems.
• Validate production capacity, actual throughput versus quoted capacity, bottlenecks, and production allocation, and support corrective and recovery actions.
• Execute structured problem-solving activities including RCA, 5-Why, fishbone, PFMEA reviews, and corrective action implementation.
• Lead on-site supplier improvement activities using Lean tools such as 5S, flow optimization, standard work, and visual management to support capacity expansion and process optimization.
• Collaborate with Quality, Engineering, Materials, Strategic Sourcing, and Supplier Performance teams to support supplier readiness, dual sourcing, supplier qualification, onboarding, and sustainable performance improvement.

Requirements

We are looking for people who are analytical, results-oriented, resilient, and comfortable working directly with suppliers in manufacturing environments. If this is you, get in touch.

As a Minimum You Must Have

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 5+ years of experience in Manufacturing Engineering, Supplier Development, Supplier Quality, Operations, or related manufacturing environments.
• Experience with production processes, capacity analysis, process flow, bottleneck identification, and operational diagnostics.
• Advanced English.
• Ability to travel approximately 25–50% of the time.

Although not necessary, it would be nice if you have

• Master’s degree.
• Engineering or Supply Chain degree, preferably Industrial, Manufacturing, Mechanical, Systems Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• Experience working directly on the supplier shop floor and applying RCA, Lean tools, process improvement methodologies, and supplier readiness criteria.

Benefits

We offer a competitive total rewards package that may include other benefits and well-being programs. Offerings vary by role and location and are designed to support employees’ health, security, and success.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, participate in an interview, or otherwise engage in the hiring process, please contact us at [e-mail]. We will make every effort to meet your needs in accordance with applicable laws.

Carrier is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.