Senior Supplier Development Engineer – Hybrid Role

Eaton Group; Lathrup Village (MI); Hybrid; USD 86,000 - 143,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaton’s IS VEH Functions division is seeking a Supplier Development Engineer for a hybrid role at the Southfield, MI campus. You will lead supplier qualification audits, feasibility assessments, APQP activities, PPAP readiness, and support Safe Launch initiatives.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's degree and at least four years in supplier development or quality engineering, and must travel up to 75% across US, MX, CA.

Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution.
• Minimum four years experience in supplier development, supplier quality and/or quality engineering.
• Must reside within a 50 mile radius of Southfield, MI; relocation not available.
• No immigration sponsorship is offered by Eaton for this position.
• Willing to travel up to 75% (US, MX, CA).

Responsibilities

• Conduct supplier qualification audits to assess quality and capabilities against requirements.
• Perform supplier feasibility assessments for new sourcing activities and programs.
• Manage APQP activities from kickoff through PPAP to production readiness.
• Support Safe Launch activities to ensure on-time and stable production launches.
• Drive continuous improvement through Focus Supplier Programs to improve quality and delivery.
• Assist Supplier Quality Engineers with complex quality issues and root-cause analysis.

Skills

Strong project management

Cross-functional team work

Fluent in English

AIAG Core Tools

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

AIAG Core Tools

Job description

Eaton’s IS VEH Functions division is seeking a Supplier Development Engineer for a hybrid role at the Southfield, MI campus. You will lead supplier qualification audits, feasibility assessments, APQP activities, PPAP readiness, and support Safe Launch initiatives.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's degree and at least four years in supplier development or quality engineering, and must travel up to 75% across US, MX, CA.