Global Supply Chain Architect & Onboarding Lead

gpac; Saginaw (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Life insurance & disability coverage

Job summary

gpac is seeking a Supply Chain Development Engineer to connect purchasing, engineering, and project management with external manufacturing networks in Michigan. You will oversee supplier onboarding, assess capacity, and scale global sourcing with international partners.

The role emphasizes evaluating vendor performance, reducing lead times and costs, and mentoring partners on quality control and documentation while supporting strategic contract negotiations.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years in production, quality, or manufacturing.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or Supply Chain Operations.
• Advanced 2D blueprint analysis, reading drafting layouts, BOM interpretation; Excel data use.
• Willingness to travel up to 40% domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Spearhead supplier onboarding and evaluate partner capacity for Approved Vendor Registry.
• Design vendor improvement strategies to reduce lead times and costs.
• Interpret GD&T and BOMs to identify cost-saving manufacturing alternatives.
• Coach external partners on finishing, documentation, and quality control.
• Assist procurement in evaluating quotes and cost models for negotiations.

Skills

2D blueprint analysis

GD&T interpretation

Excel data analysis

Vendor onboarding

Travel up to 40%

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or Supply Chain Operations

Tools

Visual Mfg.

ERP/MRP systems

BOM interpretation

Job description

gpac is seeking a Supply Chain Development Engineer to connect purchasing, engineering, and project management with external manufacturing networks in Michigan. You will oversee supplier onboarding, assess capacity, and scale global sourcing with international partners.

The role emphasizes evaluating vendor performance, reducing lead times and costs, and mentoring partners on quality control and documentation while supporting strategic contract negotiations.