Supplier Development Engineer

Latitude Inc; Fairborn (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Latitude Inc is seeking a Supplier Development Engineer to strengthen supplier performance and support manufacturing quality initiatives. You will collaborate with engineering and cross-functional teams to drive supplier capability and process improvements.

The role focuses on DFMEA/PFMEA, supplier audits, and data-driven optimization to meet customer specifications and industry standards. This is an on-site, engineering-focused position in Ohio.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or related field.
• At least 1 year in supplier development or quality engineering.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Familiar with DFMEA or PFMEA risk methods.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes and quality control.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain supplier relationships to ensure quality, cost, and delivery.
• Collaborate with suppliers to resolve quality and process issues.
• Train audits and improvement initiatives to meet customer specs.
• Identify new manufacturing sources for hard-to-procure components.
• Act as liaison between design and suppliers to communicate requirements.
• Support PFMEA and process flow development activities.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Process improvement

Communication

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

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