Senior Supplier Engineer: Cost, DFM & Global Partnerships

DENSO; Battle Creek (MI); On-site; USD 96,000 - 133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401K with Company Match

Vacation/PTO and 13 paid Holidays

Bonus Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

DENSO is at the forefront of meeting the mobility challenges of today and the future. We are looking for Supplier Engineers to help introduce new technologies and ensure timely, high quality, and optimized cost solutions.

You will interact with supplier and DENSO executives through daily communications, reports, and presentations, and lead Material Cost Reduction projects to improve profitability. This role requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, 5+ years of experience, strong project

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related discipline or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Strong Project Management skills and cross-functional leadership.
• Knowledge of VA/VE and ability to improve products and processes.

Responsibilities

• Interact with supplier and DENSO executives through daily communications, reports, and presentations.
• Lead Material Cost Reduction (MCR) projects delivering profitability improvements.
• Collaborate with regional suppliers to develop and implement Localization plans for new products.
• Review component Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and apply local best practices to current and future applications.
• Perform technical cost analyses of supplier quotations and identify opportunities for cost and process improvements.
• Onsite GENBA visits at supplier facilities and drive manufacturing improvements through Supplier Development.
• Report project schedules and savings achievement versus targets to leadership monthly.
• Stay updated on industry trends to improve supplier engineering processes.

Skills

Project management

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

DENSO is at the forefront of meeting the mobility challenges of today and the future. We are looking for Supplier Engineers to help introduce new technologies and ensure timely, high quality, and optimized cost solutions.

You will interact with supplier and DENSO executives through daily communications, reports, and presentations, and lead Material Cost Reduction projects to improve profitability. This role requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, 5+ years of experience, strong project