Supplier Development Engineer

Schindler Elevator Corporation; Hanover (York County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k match up to 7%

Competitive Medical, Dental and Vision Plans

3 weeks' vacation

Tuition Reimbursement

Parental Leave

Job summary

Schindler Elevator Corporation is seeking a Senior Supplier Development Engineer in Hanover, PA. This role involves managing supplier relationships, providing engineering support, and ensuring project implementation aligns with strategic goals.

Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and experience in elevator systems preferred. The position offers competitive benefits including a 401k match, comprehensive health plans, and generous vacation time.

Qualifications

• Experience with elevator systems and its components preferred.
• Black Belt preferred.
• Knowledge of manufacturing and quality control.
• Professional understanding of international project/change management.

Responsibilities

• Manage implementation of projects for supply chain management goals.
• Participate in supplier selection and contract development.
• Develop internal communication strategy and drive change management.
• Support pre-production purchasing activities.

Skills

Engineering degree

Structured problem solving

LEAN manufacturing

Supplier quality processes knowledge

Negotiation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Senior Supplier Development Engineer

Location: Hanover (Plant), PA, United States

Job ID: 85379

Your main responsibilities

• Provide input for the development of business plans and manage the implementation of projects to ensure the achievement of strategic and tactical supply chain management goals.
• Participate in the selection of suppliers and contract development activities.
• Develop internal communication strategy and drive the required change management programs to support implementation.
• Interface with R&D Engineering in support of design and manufacturing capabilities, make or buy decisions, problem resolution and process improvement, and developing a specific component strategy roadmap.
• Support pre‑production purchasing activities, facilitate transition of component purchasing from R&D to production.
• Evolve supplier's capabilities to improve the quality and reduce cost of component manufacturing.
• Assist with the development of process specifications and provide technical support to suppliers, quality assurance and product operations.
• Identify and execute material and labor cost reduction and quality improvements for outsourced components.
• Visit supplier sites to help create/audit supplier processes, and offer technical support to ensure product quality, cost and delivery targets are met.

What you bring

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering
• Black Belt preferred
• Experience with elevator systems and its components preferred
• Knowledge of manufacturing, quality control, strategic and tactical purchasing, and experience negotiating business agreements
• Experience with structured problem solving including 8D and RCCA with emphasis on action tracking and execution at the suppliers
• Comprehension of LEAN manufacturing with LEAN / Six Sigma experience
• Expertise with key supplier quality processes including PFMEA, PPAP, etc.
• Professional understanding of international project/change management

What's in it for you?

• Fully vested 401k match, up to 7% of total eligible compensation.
• Competitive Medical, Dental and Vision Plans - Effective from first day of hire.
• 3 weeks' vacation which increases with tenure, 7 sick days, 3 floating holidays and 8 company observed holidays.
• Tuition Reimbursement - Eligible after 6 months of service.
• Parental Leave - 100% base pay for 6 consecutive weeks within first year of a child's birth or adoption.
• A wide range of development opportunities to boost your professional and leadership growth.

At Schindler Group we value inclusion and diversity, and practice equity to create equal opportunities for all. We endeavor that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, ethnic background, color, religious affiliation, union affiliation, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, nationality, genetics and health, disability or veteran status.

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