Supplier Development Engineer

WEG Electric Corp; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Supplier Development Engineer to enhance its supplier base and ensure product quality. This role requires a proactive individual with a strong engineering background and extensive manufacturing experience. You'll be responsible for developing new suppliers, conducting audits, and ensuring compliance with quality standards. If you have a passion for quality control and supplier management, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment. Join a team that values innovation and collaboration, and help drive the company's success in the competitive market.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of manufacturing process knowledge required.
• Experience with Quality Control, PFMEA, and ISO 9001 standards preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new suppliers while ensuring compliance with WEG standards.
• Create inspection plans and analyze supplier performance for quality improvement.

Skills

Communication Skills

Critical Thinking

Negotiation Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Education

BS degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial/Manufacturing or Materials Engineering

Tools

SAP

ISO 9001 Standards

PFMEA

6Sigma

8D Report

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Electric Machinery Company, a division of WEG Electric Corp.

Minneapolis, MN

Department: Supply Chain

Primary Objective of Position:

The Supplier Development Engineer is responsible for identifying new suppliers and developing, maintaining, and improving the supplier base for Electric Machinery. They are also responsible for communicating and delivering the technical requirements to the supplier to ensure fully conforming and efficient products are supplied to manufacturing at a competitive cost without detriment to delivery or final product performance.

Major Areas of Accountability:

1. Creates incoming material inspection plans.
2. Analyses materials with deviation and creates QL note for related areas to give final decision.
3. Analyses suppliers performance and coordinates and follows up vendor quality improvement plans.
4. Audits main vendors using ISO 9001 standard and WEG quality control standards (WEG Quality Assessment).
5. Supports suppliers and coordinates technical discussions between WEG engineering and vendor.
6. Ensures suppliers' manufacturing processes comply with WEG requirements.
7. Ensures supplier is doing all necessary tests for related order.
8. Creates market research in USA, and abroad, and ensures WEG is buying from competitive suppliers.
9. Develops new suppliers, following WEG suppliers developed standards and regulations.
10. Evaluates supply chain strategies, considering supplier location and logistics, risk involved, and price.
11. Develops new materials/parts, which were never manufactured before.
12. Other duties may be assigned by Purchasing Manager to meet business needs.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

1. BS degree (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial/Manufacturing or Materials Engineer) from a four-year college or university, and 5 years related experience in manufacturing required.
2. Minimum of five (5) years manufacturing process knowledge required.
3. Experience with Quality Control knowledge, PFMEA, 6Sigma, 8D report required.
4. Experience with drawings interpretation and reading preferred.
5. Experience with Suppliers Audit evaluation following ISO 9001 standards preferred.
6. Proven ability to communicate and interact effectively across all levels of the organization.
7. Demonstrated strong work ethic and always maintains professionalism with ability to meet deadlines.
8. Must possess and demonstrate exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
9. Ability to self-start, results-oriented, flexible, and team player.
10. Demonstrates critical thinking or problem-solving skills.
11. Proven ability to negotiate skills.
12. Knowledge of SAP is a plus.
13. Excellent analytical skills.
14. Must possess a valid Passport.

Physical Requirements:

1. Ability to occasionally ascend/descend scaffolding, ladders or several flights of stairs.
2. Ability to occasionally lift and move 25 pounds unassisted.
3. Physical ability to travel freely within manufacturing and office facilities.
4. Physical ability to travel, both domestic and international.

Company cannot provide sponsorship for this position.