Global Supplier Development Engineer – APQP/PPAP Expert

Eaton; Southfield (MI); Hybrid; USD 97,000 - 143,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaton’s IS VEH Functions division in Southfield, MI seeks a Supplier Development Engineer to support supplier qualification, product and process development, and launch readiness across the global supply base.

You will lead supplier feasibility assessments, manage APQP activities through PPAP, and drive continuous improvements in supplier performance, quality, and manufacturing readiness. This is a hybrid role based at the Southfield campus with significant collaboration across functions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution required.
• Minimum four years in supplier development, supplier quality and/or quality engineering.
• No immigration sponsorship; relocation not provided; 50 mile residency requirement.

Responsibilities

• Lead supplier qualification audits and assess capabilities vs requirements.
• Execute APQP activities and PPAP approvals for launches.
• Drive continuous improvement to enhance supplier performance and manufacturing readiness.
• Support Safe Launch and cross-functional sourcing decisions with technical input.
• Collaborate with Supplier Quality Engineers on complex quality issues.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional teamwork

Communication skills

Fluent English

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

AIAG Core Tools

APQP

SPC

MSA

PFMEA

Job description

Eaton’s IS VEH Functions division in Southfield, MI seeks a Supplier Development Engineer to support supplier qualification, product and process development, and launch readiness across the global supply base.

You will lead supplier feasibility assessments, manage APQP activities through PPAP, and drive continuous improvements in supplier performance, quality, and manufacturing readiness. This is a hybrid role based at the Southfield campus with significant collaboration across functions.