Supplier Development Engineer – Lean & Quality

Parker Hannifin; Kent (WA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 141,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Annual incentive program

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) with company matching

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

Job summary

Parker Aerospace, Exotic Metals Forming Division in Kent, WA, seeks a Supplier Development Engineer to drive supplier performance with cost-reduction initiatives, audits, and quality improvements. You will collaborate with Procurement and Supply Chain to ensure compliance with contractual obligations and KPIs.

The role requires a bachelor's degree in engineering, at least 4 years in supplier development, strong analytical skills, PPAP experience, and the ability to travel up to 50%

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or technical field.
• Minimum of 4 years supplier development experience.
• Analytical and technical skills to understand business practices.
• Advanced computer skills and ability to understand electronic processing.
• Experience with PPAP and Quality System Improvements in the supply base.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Innovator with Lean Enterprise principles and practices.
• Six Sigma Black Belt certification preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Lead cost reduction projects through supplier continuous improvement activities.
• Utilize structured problem solving to resolve chronic part shortages.
• Lead supplier site audits and coordinate audits with cross-functional teams.
• Travel domestically and internationally up to 50% of the time.
• Lead work transfer projects from inception through full transition.
• Initiate vendor quality management and process improvements including evaluating process capability, tracking delivery, output, and reporting of supplier performance.

Skills

Analytical skills

Lean Enterprise

Communication skills

ppap

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or technical field

Tools

PPAP

Quality System Improvements

Job description

Parker Aerospace, Exotic Metals Forming Division in Kent, WA, seeks a Supplier Development Engineer to drive supplier performance with cost-reduction initiatives, audits, and quality improvements. You will collaborate with Procurement and Supply Chain to ensure compliance with contractual obligations and KPIs.

The role requires a bachelor's degree in engineering, at least 4 years in supplier development, strong analytical skills, PPAP experience, and the ability to travel up to 50%