Supplier Development Engineer

BOMAG AMERICAS INC; Ridgeway (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

BOMAG AMERICAS INC. is seeking a Supplier Development Engineer to build and maintain a world-class supplier base, ensuring quality, delivery, and operational readiness across cross-functional teams.

You will apply APQP/PPAP methods and Six Sigma tools to drive improvements and minimize risk in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The role requires 5+ years in supplier quality or development, strong problem-solving and negotiation skills, and a track record of supporting new product launches.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, manufacturing, industrial engineering, quality engineering, or related technical field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Supplier Quality, Supplier Development, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality Engineering, or related discipline.
• Experience with APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plans, SPC, MSA, and other automotive or heavy equipment quality methodologies.
• Experience conducting supplier audits and developing supplier improvement plans.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, and Six Sigma.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, negotiation, and project management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence internal teams and external suppliers.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Experience supporting new product launches and supplier development activities preferred.
• ASQ CQE, Lead Auditor, or Six Sigma certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead supplier qualification, audits, and performance management.
• Drive new product launch readiness and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Serve as primary technical liaison between suppliers and internal cross-functional teams.
• Apply quality engineering principles and Six Sigma methods to develop sustainable supplier performance.
• Support lean manufacturing and risk minimization across the supplier base.

Skills

Quality engineering

Problem-solving

Negotiation

Project management

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Communication

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, Quality Engineering, or related field

Tools

APQP

PPAP

PFMEA

Control Plans

SPC

MSA

Job description

Description

The Supplier Development Engineer plays a critical role in developing and maintaining a world-class supplier base by ensuring suppliers consistently meet BOMAG's quality, delivery, and operational requirements. This position leads supplier qualification, audits, performance management, new product launch readiness, and continuous improvement initiatives while serving as the primary technical liaison between suppliers and internal cross-functional teams. Through the application of quality engineering principles, advanced problem-solving techniques, and supplier development strategies, this role drives sustainable supplier performance, minimizes risk, supports successful product launches, and contributes to the company's lean manufacturing and continuous improvement objectives.

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of supplier quality systems, manufacturing processes, and supplier development principles.
• Experience with APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plans, SPC, MSA, and other automotive or heavy equipment quality methodologies.
• Demonstrated experience conducting supplier audits and developing supplier improvement plans.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, negotiation, and project management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence internal teams and external suppliers.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, Quality Engineering, or a related technical field required.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Supplier Quality, Supplier Development, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Experience supporting new product launches and supplier development activities preferred.
• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), Lead Auditor certification, or Six Sigma certification is a plus.