Supplier Development Engineer

Kelly Services; Reno (NV); In loco; USD 95.000 - 125.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Medical/Dental/Vision

Transit benefit

Paid holidays

Disability insurance

Descrizione del lavoro

Kelly Engineering in Reno, NV seeks a Supplier Development Engineer to partner with suppliers and cross-functional teams to ensure components meet technical, quality, delivery, and regulatory requirements. You will drive supplier capability, risk mitigation, qualification, and supply continuity to support products.

You’ll evaluate suppliers, conduct audits, lead improvement plans, implement quality requirements, monitor performance, resolve disruptions, and investigate nonconformances with

Competenze

• 3+ years of experience in supplier quality and/or supplier development in a manufacturing environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline.
• Direct experience working with external suppliers on quality and technical matters; regulated manufacturing industry experience preferred.
• Able to read and interpret engineering drawings and GD&T.

Mansioni

• Evaluate, select, qualify, and requalify suppliers based on capability, quality systems, and regulatory compliance.
• Conduct supplier audits and onboarding activities, including first article inspections (FAIs).
• Drive supplier capability improvements through analysis, studies, and improvement plans.
• Implement supplier quality requirements with QA and Engineering teams.

Conoscenze

Supplier quality

Supplier development

GD&T reading

Cross-functional collaboration

Formazione

Bachelor's degree

Descrizione del lavoro

Kelly Engineering has an excellent direct hire opportunity for a Supplier Development Engineer with an industry leader experiencing dynamic growth in Reno, NV. This position offers a very competitive salary plus outstanding bonus program and relocation assistance if needed.

This role partners with suppliers and cross-functional teams to ensure components and materials consistently meet technical, quality, delivery, and regulatory requirements. The Supplier Development Engineer drives supplier capability improvement, risk mitigation, supplier qualification, and supply continuity initiatives that support product quality and business objectives.

What you’ll do

• Evaluates, selects, qualifies, and requalifies suppliers based on technical capability, quality systems, manufacturing processes, capacity, and regulatory compliance.

• Conducts supplier audits and assessments and supports supplier onboarding, qualification, and design transfer activities, including supplier readiness, tooling transfers, and first article inspections (FAIs).

• Drives supplier capability improvements through performance analysis, process optimization, capability studies, and structured improvement plans.

• Implements supplier quality requirements, including inspection criteria, material certifications, and traceability requirements, in collaboration with Quality Assurance and Engineering.

• Monitors supplier performance, identifies risks and trends related to process quality, delivery, capacity, and business continuity, and implements appropriate improvement and mitigation plans in collaboration with Quality Assurance and Materials teams.

• Collaborates with suppliers and internal stakeholders to resolve supply disruptions, shortages, delivery issues, and other supplier-related challenges due to production process issues.

• Leads or supports investigations of supplier nonconformances and performance issues using structured problem-solving methodologies and supports implementation and verification of corrective actions.

What you’ll bring

• 3+ years of experience in supplier quality and/or supplier development in a manufacturing environment

• Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline

• Direct experience working with external suppliers on quality and technical matters; regulated manufacturing industry experience preferred.

• Able to read and interpret engineering drawings and GD&T

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Please note: The following benefits reflect Kelly's general offerings. Eligibility may vary by assignment, location, and job type.

• medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability.
• retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account.
• paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan.

Why Kelly Engineering?

Your engineering skills are in demand, but how do you find the right fit? Easy. At Kelly Engineering, our team creates expert talent solutions to solve the world’s most critical challenges. We connect you with leading organizations where you can collaborate on innovative projects, work with cutting-edge technologies and accelerate your growth. Whether you prefer the variety and flexibility of short-term projects or are looking for a long-term opportunity, we’re here to guide you to the next step in your engineering career.

About Kelly

Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we’re obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it’s about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It’s the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It’s the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life—just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.

Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

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