Strategic Supplier Development Engineer (PPAP & NPD)

Hiab; Streetsboro (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

401k with match (6%)

Paid time off

Holiday entitlement

Tuition reimbursement

Referral program

Company laptop & phone

Job summary

Hiab is seeking a supplier development professional to drive technical excellence across hydraulics, cylinders, steel structures, electrics, and powertrain. You will lead PPAP, supplier assessments, and continuous improvement with internal teams to ensure scalable, high-quality supply chains.

The role focuses on optimizing supplier performance, enabling cost reductions, and advancing sustainability initiatives in collaboration with the SD Excellence team.

Qualifications

• Experience in supplier development and performance management.
• Knowledge of PPAP, NPD cycles, and change management.
• Lean/Six Sigma/Kaizen methods and continuous improvement mindset.

Responsibilities

• Develop deep technical expertise in assigned commodities and supplier capabilities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to manage NPDs and design changes.
• Own PPAP process and ensure production parts meet standards.
• Lead supplier assessments and performance audits for quality and capacity.
• Work with suppliers to define action plans and resolve issues.
• Drive cost reduction, process optimization, and innovation with suppliers.
• Lead sustainability initiatives with suppliers and ESG targets.

Skills

Supplier development

Quality management

Procurement

PPAP knowledge

NPD cycles

Lean Six Sigma

Kaizen

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or related field

Job description

Hiab is seeking a supplier development professional to drive technical excellence across hydraulics, cylinders, steel structures, electrics, and powertrain. You will lead PPAP, supplier assessments, and continuous improvement with internal teams to ensure scalable, high-quality supply chains.

The role focuses on optimizing supplier performance, enabling cost reductions, and advancing sustainability initiatives in collaboration with the SD Excellence team.