Senior Supplier Quality & Process Leader

Elite Recruiting Co; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Elite Recruiting Co. seeks an experienced Sr. Supplier Development Engineer in Dayton, OH to manage supplier relationships, lead PFMEA activities, drive process improvements, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize quality and delivery performance.

The role focuses on supplier readiness, risk mitigation, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing networks to meet customer specifications and industry standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, or related technical field.
• 5 years of experience in supplier development, quality engineering, or related field.
• Experience in DFMEA, PFMEA, and quality control processes.
• Strong project management and cross-functional leadership abilities.
• Proficient in data analysis and process improvement methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Manage relationships with key suppliers, ensuring alignment with customer specifications and industry standards.
• Lead discussions with suppliers on improving product quality, delivery performance, and cost management.
• Address complex supplier issues, driving root cause analysis and corrective action implementation in collaboration with suppliers.
• Identify and qualify new manufacturing sources of supply for difficult to procure components
• Serve as the technical liaison between design engineering and suppliers to relay manufacturing requirements and request quotes from potential vendors
• Analyze part production processes, schedules, and methods to optimize future requirements and improve supplier efficiency.
• Lead initiatives to implement process changes that improve supplier performance and reduce defects.
• Drive improvements in supplier manufacturing processes using Lean, Six Sigma, and other advanced manufacturing techniques.
• Support Process Flow Development and PFMEA by providing data and assisting in identifying risks related to design and manufacturing processes.
• Develop and implement strategies to mitigate risks and enhance supplier capabilities.
• Collaborate with suppliers to address performance gaps, reduce defects, and implement preventive measures.
• Conduct regular supplier audits to assess compliance with quality, cost, and delivery requirements.
• Develop plans for review of incoming materials, products, and production processes to ensure supplier adherence to quality standards.
• Lead corrective action initiatives in response to audit findings, ensuring continuous supplier improvement.
• Prepare detailed technical documentation, including audit reports, defect analyses, and corrective action plans.
• Provide accurate, actionable insights to senior leadership through clear and concise reports and presentations.
• Collaborate with internal teams, such as engineering and project management, to resolve supplier-related technical challenges.
• Provide technical guidance to internal teams and suppliers to ensure product quality and manufacturing efficiency.
• Lead cross-functional teams in supplier-related projects to drive continuous improvement in performance.
• Mentor junior staff and provide guidance on quality control, supplier management, and process improvement.
• Assist in training suppliers and internal teams on advanced manufacturing technologies, quality standards, and best practices.

Skills

DFMEA

PFMEA

Quality control

Project management

Data analysis

Process improvement

Lean Six Sigma

Cross-functional leadership

Statistical process control

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

Elite Recruiting Co. seeks an experienced Sr. Supplier Development Engineer in Dayton, OH to manage supplier relationships, lead PFMEA activities, drive process improvements, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize quality and delivery performance.

The role focuses on supplier readiness, risk mitigation, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing networks to meet customer specifications and industry standards.