Global Supplier Development Engineer - Metals & Machining

The Federal Group USA; Franklin (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Federal Group USA is seeking a supplier‑facing engineer to drive metal manufacturing programs from first samples to full‑rate production across a global network. You will review prints, audit factories, advise on methods, materials and finishes, and keep customers, vendors, and leadership aligned.

Based in Bingham Farms, MI, you’ll own projects end to end, collaborating with CEO/COO and Sourcing while enabling fast decision‑making and international travel for factory visits and audits.

Qualifications

• Hands-on exposure to castings, forgings, cold headed parts, and/or machined components.
• Experience in supplier quality, sourcing engineering, program/launch engineering, or manufacturing engineering with strong vendor interaction.
• Comfort with PPAP, APQP, 8D, corrective actions, GD&T, and deep print reviews.
• Project management prowess—organize cross-functional work, hit deadlines, communicate crisply.
• Ease engaging directly with customers and international manufacturers.
• Willing and able to travel internationally for factory visits and audits.
• Hindi language skills are a strong plus.
• Bachelor’s in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering (or equivalent experience).

Responsibilities

• Steer metal component programs from sample development through production release across global suppliers.
• Guide customers on manufacturability: process selection, material choices, and finishing options.
• Screen new opportunities for technical feasibility and readiness.
• Scrutinize drawings for completeness: tolerances, specifications, revisions, and materials; request client revisions or formal sign‑offs as needed.
• Evaluate supplier RFQs/quotes for technical accuracy; handle technical questions during quoting.
• Manage day‑to‑day supplier performance; partner with Sourcing to align capabilities with project needs.
• Travel internationally with Sourcing for factory tours and vendor audits.
• Collaborate with Quality/SQE on nonconformances, 8D and corrective actions, vendor inspection reports, and in‑process/incoming inspections.
• Translate technical deviations and factory requests for the sales team to address with clients.
• Lead client/vendor kickoff meetings and maintain clear, frequent communication.
• Report project status to stakeholders; escalate at‑risk timelines to the COO/CEO.

Skills

Castings

Forgings

Machined components

Supplier quality

Sourcing engineering

Project management

APQP/PPAP/8D

International travel

Hindi language skills

Education

Bachelor’s in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering

Tools

CAD Software

3D Modeling

CNC Machines

Job description

The Federal Group USA is seeking a supplier‑facing engineer to drive metal manufacturing programs from first samples to full‑rate production across a global network. You will review prints, audit factories, advise on methods, materials and finishes, and keep customers, vendors, and leadership aligned.

Based in Bingham Farms, MI, you’ll own projects end to end, collaborating with CEO/COO and Sourcing while enabling fast decision‑making and international travel for factory visits and audits.