Supplier Development Engineer

P3 USA, Inc.; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Supplier Development Engineer, where your curiosity and innovative mindset will drive supplier performance improvements. You'll collaborate with suppliers to enhance quality, cost, and delivery, ensuring compliance with industry standards. This dynamic role offers opportunities for mentorship, travel, and career growth within a supportive team environment. If you're passionate about making impactful changes and thrive in a fast-paced setting, this position is perfect for you!

Benefits

20 days PTO

10 paid company holidays

Healthcare

Life Insurance

Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) matching

Mentorship programs

International travel opportunities

Flat hierarchy

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in supplier development or manufacturing engineering.
• Strong background in manufacturing processes and quality tools.

Responsibilities

• Enhance supplier performance through audits and process evaluations.
• Drive improvements in quality, manufacturing processes, and operational efficiency.

Skills

Supplier Development

Manufacturing Engineering

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Problem-Solving

Communication

English Language

German Language

Spanish Language

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Related Field

Tools

APQP

PPAP

Job description

The unique aspect of our business is the mindset of our employees: curious, adventurous, and innovative. P3 consultants take on early responsibilities with clients in management consulting, diverse technology topics, and scalable IT solutions.

Make a project your project. Openness for new, innovative, and unconventional approaches; short decision paths; respectful cooperation; and fruitful synergies make us a diverse, unbeatable team and successful company - worldwide.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

As a Supplier Development Engineer , you will work directly with our clients to enhance supplier performance, ensuring quality, cost, and delivery meet industry standards. Your responsibilities include:

• Assessing and improving supplier capabilities through audits and process evaluations.
• Driving supplier performance improvements in quality, manufacturing processes, and operational efficiency.
• Collaborating with suppliers on corrective actions, continuous improvement initiatives, and lean manufacturing strategies.
• Supporting Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) activities.
• Managing and resolving supplier-related issues, ensuring compliance with client standards.
• Facilitating communication between suppliers and clients to achieve seamless integration.

WHO YOU ARE

• You have 2-5 years of experience in supplier development, manufacturing engineering, or a related field.
• You have a background in manufacturing and understand production processes.
• You are experienced in supplier assessments, process improvements, and quality tools (Lean, Six Sigma, APQP, PPAP, etc.).
• You have excellent problem-solving skills and a proactive mindset.
• You are comfortable working with suppliers, engineers, and leadership teams to drive improvements.
• Your English skills are solid, German and/or Spanish is a plus.
• You are willing to travel.
• You are legally authorized to work in the U.S.

GOOD TO KNOW:

• We offer a competitive salary with bonus potential.
• You get up to 20 days PTO and 10 paid company holidays.
• You can get healthcare, life insurance, dental & vision, 401(k) matching.
• We offer mentorship and onboarding programs and a flat hierarchy.
• We offer national and international travel opportunities.
• You have career opportunities in a fast-growing company and work in small, efficient project teams.