Supplier Development Engineer

Latitude Inc; Fairborn (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

An advanced manufacturing firm in Fairborn, Ohio, is seeking a Supplier Development Engineer to enhance supplier performance and support quality initiatives. The successful candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and at least one year of relevant experience. Responsibilities include resolving supplier issues, conducting audits, and collaborating with engineering teams. This position offers competitive compensation ranging from $70,000 to $95,000 annually.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year experience in supplier development or quality engineering.
• Familiarity with quality and risk management methodologies like DFMEA or PFMEA.
• Basic understanding of manufacturing processes and quality control.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain supplier relationships to meet quality and delivery expectations.
• Work with suppliers to resolve technical issues related to product quality.
• Participate in supplier audits and evaluate compliance with standards.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

A growing engineering and manufacturing services organization supporting clients in the advanced manufacturing industries is seeking a Supplier Development Engineer to join their team. This role focuses on strengthening supplier performance, supporting manufacturing quality initiatives, and assisting in supply chain optimization. The position offers the opportunity to collaborate with engineering and cross-functional teams while developing expertise in supplier development, quality systems, and advanced manufacturing processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and maintaining supplier relationships to ensure quality, cost, and delivery expectations are met
• Work with suppliers to resolve technical issues related to product quality and manufacturing processes
• Support suppliers in meeting customer specifications and industry standards through training, audits, and improvement initiatives
• Identify and help qualify new manufacturing sources for components that are difficult to procure
• Act as a technical liaison between design engineering teams and suppliers to communicate manufacturing requirements and support vendor quoting processes
• Participate in reviewing supplier production processes, schedules, and manufacturing methods to identify improvement opportunities
• Assist with process optimization efforts by gathering and analyzing data related to supplier performance
• Support Process Flow Development and PFMEA activities by helping identify risks and process inefficiencies
• Participate in supplier audits and assist in evaluating compliance with quality and regulatory standards
• Review incoming materials and products to confirm alignment with technical specifications
• Prepare and maintain documentation related to supplier quality, including audit reports, corrective actions, and process updates
• Collaborate with engineering teams to resolve supplier challenges and maintain product quality standards

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, or a related technical field
• At least 1 year of experience in supplier development, quality engineering, or a related role
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to support process improvement initiatives
• Familiarity with quality and risk management methodologies such as DFMEA or PFMEA
• Basic understanding of manufacturing processes and quality control systems
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Ability to communicate effectively with internal teams and external suppliers

$70,000 - $95,000 a year