Supplier Development Engineer

Loc Performance; Plymouth (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Supplier Development Engineer to enhance product development and manufacturing processes. This pivotal role involves collaborating with suppliers, conducting quality audits, and driving the Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) process. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in Engineering along with five years of relevant experience. You'll have the opportunity to work on diverse projects while interfacing with suppliers and contributing to the success of new program launches. If you're passionate about quality and supplier development, this is the perfect role for you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 5 years of related experience required.
• Strong knowledge of quality systems and supplier development.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new suppliers, driving the APQP process.
• Conduct quality system audits and capacity analyses at suppliers.
• Serve as a liaison between suppliers and manufacturing facilities.

Skills

Supplier Development

Quality Assurance

Project Management

Problem Solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

AS9100

ISO 14001

Job description

Job Title: Supplier Development Engineer

Department: Quality

FLSA Status: Exempt

Summary: The Supplier Development Engineer supports new product/process development and manufacturing through the application of quality and engineering techniques. This person will handle multiple projects and tasks throughout product development, product launch, and manufacturing processes. The Supplier Development Engineer will represent the organization and interface with the supplier on a regular basis.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned:

• Identifies, assesses, and develops new suppliers for the organization.
• Reviews Supplier Self Assessments from potential suppliers and collaborates with Purchasing.
• Participates in the supplier sourcing process giving input on supplier production, quality, and technology capabilities.
• Drives the Supplier Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) process.
• Works closely with the Program Management and Purchasing teams.
• Serves as a liaison between the Supplier and the American Rheinmetall manufacturing facilities on new program launches.
• Conducts Supplier Risk Assessments and updates contingency plans.
• Works with suppliers on complex problems and identifies solutions at supplier facilities.
• Conducts quality system audits at potential and existing supplier facilities.
• Conducts capacity analyses at supplier facilities.
• Reports out on activities to leadership on a regular basis.
• Travel to supplier locations is required (50%).

To perform the job successfully, an individual will need to perform the following competencies:

Quantity of Work: The quantity of work produced and the promptness with which it is completed.

Quality of Work: The ability displayed and accuracy of work produced, meeting company standards, and requiring little to no rework.

Judgement/Knowledge of Job: Knowledge of job, techniques, skills, equipment, procedures, materials, etc. Punctuality and attendance. Willingness and cooperativeness with co-workers and supervisors; ability to accept constructive criticism. The degree to which an employee searches out new tasks and expands their ability to perform assigned tasks without direct supervision.

Adherence to Policy: Follow quality environmental policies and have knowledge of AS9100 and IS14001.

Adherence to Safety: Follow safety procedures, security protocol, and wear proper PPE.

Education and/or Experience: Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university and five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee may occasionally lift up to 25 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

American Rheinmetall is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.