Fabrication Supplier Development Engineer: NPI & Quality

Nutanix; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 113,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaton's Corporate Sector division is seeking a Supplier Development Engineer focusing on fabrication to sit in Charlotte, NC or Raleigh, NC. You will develop supplier capabilities, qualify processes, and drive improvements across metal fabrication.

You will lead audits, APQP/PPAP, NPIs, and cross-functional teams, travel up to 50%, and anchor on Lean and continuous improvement to optimize quality, cost, and delivery.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Manufacturing Engineering, Supplier Development, Supplier Quality, Operations, or Supply Chain.
• Experience with metal fabrication manufacturing processes including stamping, machining, welding, forming, fabrication assemblies, and related production technologies.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, quality systems, and supplier development methodologies.
• Demonstrated ability to assess manufacturing capability and implement supplier improvement plans.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data-driven decision-making skills.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.
• No relocation benefit is being offered for this position.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and develop supplier manufacturing capabilities across metal fabrication processes including stamping, machining, welding, forming, and assembly operations.
• Lead supplier assessments, audits, and improvement initiatives to enhance quality, capacity, delivery, and operational performance.
• Support supplier transfers, new product introductions (NPI), capacity expansion projects, and industrialization activities.
• Drive implementation of Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) processes, Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), PFMEA, Control Plans, MSA, and SPC methodologies.
• Analyze manufacturing processes and production systems to identify risks, constraints, and continuous improvement opportunities.
• Collaborate with engineering, quality, operations, supply chain, and sourcing teams to ensure supplier readiness and successful program execution.
• Lead root cause investigations and corrective action activities using structured problem-solving methodologies.
• Conduct capacity analysis and evaluate production-rate readiness to support business requirements.
• Influence supplier performance and drive sustainable improvements without direct authority.
• Support Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives across the supplier network.
• Travel as required to supplier and manufacturing locations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Project management

Education

Technical degree in engineering

Job description

Eaton's Corporate Sector division is seeking a Supplier Development Engineer focusing on fabrication to sit in Charlotte, NC or Raleigh, NC. You will develop supplier capabilities, qualify processes, and drive improvements across metal fabrication.

You will lead audits, APQP/PPAP, NPIs, and cross-functional teams, travel up to 50%, and anchor on Lean and continuous improvement to optimize quality, cost, and delivery.