Supplier Development Engineering Manager

Eaton Group; Polska; Hybrid; PLN 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Annual bonus

Private Medical Insurance

Life Insurance

Eye-glass refund

Internal reward system (E-Stars)

Employee Wellbeing Programs

Job summary

Eaton is seeking a Senior Supplier Development Leader to guide a team of engineers in building supplier capability, improving performance, and ensuring readiness for current and future demands. You will partner with Quality, Procurement, and Operations to meet quality, cost, and capacity goals.

The role requires strong leadership, manufacturing know-how, and willingness to travel domestically and internationally within a global organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field is required.
• 8+ years in supplier development, supplier quality, manufacturing or operations.
• 2+ years leading technical teams and cross-functional initiatives.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and supplier development methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Supplier Development Engineers to build supplier capability and readiness.
• Drive supplier performance improvements via structured development strategies.
• Provide leadership for capability assessments, risk mitigation and improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate across Supplier Quality, Procurement, Supply Chain and Engineering to meet objectives.
• Establish governance, metrics and best practices across the supplier network.
• Support capacity planning, new product introduction and transfers.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Strategic thinking

Operations & matrix leadership

Influencing without authority

Change management

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical discipline

Tools

APQP

PPAP

PFMEA

Control Plans

MSA

SPC

Job description

Join Eaton, a global leader where equality and inclusivity are at the heart of our mission. Here, everyone is valued and belongs. Be part of a team that delivers cutting-edge, energy-efficient solutions, making a tangible impact on the world. We empower our customers to manage electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical energy more effectively, safely, and sustainably. At Eaton, we're dedicated to enhancing quality of life and protecting the environment with our innovative energy management technologies and services.

Our EMEA Business Service Center (BSC) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tVmgRGP9pmw&t=46s) in Budapest is Eaton's largest office in the region. With a diverse team of over 700 people, representing 40+ nationalities and speaking 20+ languages, the BSC is the central hub for business services. It empowers seamless operations and drives exceptional results across our electrical, industrial, and corporate teams. We are proud to be a Disability Friendly Workplace, ensuring an inclusive environment for all our employees.

What you'll do:

• Lead a team of Supplier Development Engineers responsible for developing supplier manufacturing capability, capacity, scalability, and operational readiness to support current and future business requirements.

• Drive supplier performance improvement through structured supplier development strategies focused on manufacturing excellence, capacity readiness, operational maturity, new product introduction, supplier transfers, and business growth initiatives.

• Provide leadership for supplier capability assessments, development plans, risk mitigation, and strategic supplier improvement initiatives.

• Partner closely with Supplier Quality, Procurement, Supply Chain, Engineering, Operations, and business leadership to ensure suppliers can meet quality, delivery, cost, capacity, and growth objectives.

• Develop organizational capability within the Supplier Development Engineering team while establishing consistent methodologies, governance, metrics, and best practices across the supplier network.

Responsibilities:

1. Supplier Development Strategy & Leadership - Develop and execute the supplier development strategy for assigned regions, commodities, or business segments. Establish priorities, objectives, and resource allocation to address supplier capability risks and support business growth initiatives.

2. Team Leadership & Talent Development -Lead, coach, and develop a team of Supplier Development Engineers. Establish performance expectations, development plans, technical capability-building programs, and succession plans to strengthen organizational effectiveness and future leadership capability.

3. Supplier Risk Management - Provide oversight of supplier capability, manufacturing, operational, and capacity risk assessments. Ensure risks are identified proactively and appropriate mitigation plans are established, executed, and sustained.

4. Manufacturing Excellence & Capability Improvement

Drive supplier manufacturing excellence initiatives utilizing Lean principles, Six Sigma methodologies, process capability improvement, advanced quality tools, material flow optimization, and structured problem-solving approaches.

1. Capacity & Scalability Readiness - Lead assessment and management of supplier production capacity, scalability, and operational readiness to support forecasted demand, growth initiatives, new product introductions, localization efforts, and footprint optimization activities.

2. New Product Introduction, Launch & Transfer Readiness - Ensure suppliers are prepared to support new product launches, capacity expansions, industrialization projects, insourcing/outsourcing activities, supplier transitions, and strategic sourcing initiatives through early engagement and readiness assessments.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Operations, Quality, or related technical discipline

• Minimum 8 years of experience in Supplier Development, Supplier Quality, Manufacturing Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, or related field

• Minimum 3-5 years of leadership experience managing technical teams and cross-functional initiatives

• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, operational excellence, and supplier development methodologies

• Proven experience leading supplier capability improvement and recovery initiatives

• Working knowledge of APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plans, MSA, SPC, and structured problem-solving methodologies

• Experience with capacity planning, industrialization, and production readiness assessments

Skills:

• Strong project and program management skills

• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and influencing skills

• Demonstrates strong business acumen and technical judgment when assessing supplier and operational risks.

• Successfully balances short-term business needs with long-term supplier capability development.

• Operates effectively in a highly matrixed global organization.

• Influences executive stakeholders and supplier leadership without direct authority.

• Leads through ambiguity while maintaining disciplined execution and accountability.

• Requires domestic and international travel to supplier locations and Eaton facilities.

What we offer:

• Wide Range of Employee Benefits: Hybrid work model, Annual bonus, Cafeteria, Private Medical Insurance, Life Insurance, - Eye-glass refund, AYCM partnership, Internal reward system (E-Stars)

• Employee Wellbeing Support: Access comprehensive support programs designed to enhance your overall wellbeing

• Family Friendly: Enjoy a family-friendly environment with policies that support work-life balance

• Talent Management and Career Development: We are dedicated to your professional growth, with a strong focus on internal mobility, continuous learning, and peer coaching

• Dedicated Spaces: Utilize our family room, multi-prayer room, stretching room, and chill room for your comfort and convenience

• Company Yoga Sessions: Participate in regular yoga sessions to stay fit and relaxedSocial Responsibility: Join a socially responsible organization committed to making a positive impact

• Employee Appreciation Day: Celebrate with us on Employee Appreciation Day, recognizing your hard work and contributions

All positions may require participation in video and in-person interviews as part of the hiring process. All candidates will be evaluated based on job-related competencies, and all candidates' privacy rights and data security will be protected in accordance with applicable laws.

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.