Supplier Development Engineer — Drive Supplier Excellence

Milacron; Batavia Township (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Milacron is seeking a Supplier Development Engineer to strengthen supplier delivery and quality in Batavia, Ohio. You will drive supplier development initiatives, audits, corrective actions, and cross-functional collaboration across Procurement, Engineering, Operations, and Quality.

The role involves leading 8D/A3/5-Why problem solving, conducting supplier process audits, and applying ISO9001/14001 quality tools. Travel domestically and internationally may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field.
• 4+ years in supplier development or related manufacturing quality role.
• Experience with 8D, A3, and 5-Why.
• Reading engineering drawings and applying GD&T.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001/14001, SPC, FMEA, Control Plans, MSA, PPAP, and FAI.

Responsibilities

• Lead supplier performance improvement initiatives for assigned suppliers, commodities, or regions.
• Monitor, analyze, and report supplier performance metrics including on-time delivery, non-conformance rates, and CAPA closures.
• Serve as the technical contact for assigned suppliers and manage day-to-day supplier relationships.
• Lead supplier corrective actions using 8D, A3, and 5-Why.
• Conduct supplier manufacturing process and quality system audits and drive corrective actions to closure.
• Lead supplier development projects focused on capability improvement and process capability studies.
• Apply quality tools (SPC, FMEA, Control Plans, MSA, PPAP, FAI) during evaluations and reviews.
• Support onboarding and coaching of new Supplier Development team members.

Skills

Structured problem-solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

GD&T

SPC

FMEA

Control Plans

MSA

PPAP

FAI

8D / A3 / 5-Why

Job description

Milacron is seeking a Supplier Development Engineer to strengthen supplier delivery and quality in Batavia, Ohio. You will drive supplier development initiatives, audits, corrective actions, and cross-functional collaboration across Procurement, Engineering, Operations, and Quality.

The role involves leading 8D/A3/5-Why problem solving, conducting supplier process audits, and applying ISO9001/14001 quality tools. Travel domestically and internationally may be required.