Supplier Development Engineer

Job Description

Job Description Supplier Development Engineer Title: Supplier Development Engineer Reporting to: Senior Manager - Procurement This position typically does not have any direct reports. Travel is required Job Purpose: SF Recruitment are currently recruiting for a Supplier Development Engineer to provide technical expertise and leadership to our clients supply base in the execution of supplier sourcing, evaluation and selection, and leading a robust supplier development planto maximize Quality, Cost, Logistics, Delivery, and Management (QCLDM), and to ensure that a supplier can meet corporate and business unit requirements for customer expectations for quality, cost, and delivery. To provide on-site assistance & leadership to our clients supply base in the execution of Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), the implementation of process control and the deployment of continuous quality improvement processes. This role involves 80% travel and 20% working from home You will be required to travel to Europe (mainly Italy) and from time-to-time India Responsibilities but not limited to: - Generate, develop and maintain an approved supplier list for our clients PD Division. - Interface with cross functional areas of the business (Commodity Buyers, Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Quality and Finance) to identify best in class suppliers that support the commodity strategies. - Participate in technical reviews with qualified suppliers. - Participate in the supplier selection process and lead the on-site evaluation of new suppliers by conducting initial SSA (Supplier sourcing audit). - Apply APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning) process after source selection on every high and medium risk new program. - Communicate and ensure all approved suppliers agree and sign up to Supplier Quality Manual which clearly defines expectations. - Capture on- time delivery and quality incidents from system driven supplier performance data, that forms part of KPI / balanced scorecard measures to be communicated across the supply base. - Manage process for non-conforming product & suppliers ensuring any financial liabilities effecting our client are recharged to the supplier. Procedure to recharge to be developed - Verify all APQP elements are optimized and meet program requirements (FMEA. Process flow. Control plans, run rate etc.) RFT (right first time) culture. - Communicate supplier issues with Purchasing, Engineering, Quality and Manufacturing & NPD on a timely basis. - Support tooling refurbishment evaluations and cost implications to ensure supply continuity of product is maintained. - Prioritize role requirements to meet the flexibility and time-lines of the business needs. - Ensure all parts are compliant through the business parts approval process. (PPAP). - Support for cost down and VA/VE initiatives. Develop part approval, effective problem solving, risk analysis and other best practices with suppliers. Key Responsibilities - Must Have 5 -10 years experience in Quality and or Engineering role - Manufacturing experience in key processes (Electrical, Plastics, Steel ,Copper, Machining & Castings) is preferred. - Strong working knowledge of lean methodology and 6 sigma in manufacturing and production assembly environments. - Commercially astute and the awareness of cost implications that may affect the business. - Blue print reading and working knowledge of drawings, specifications and inspection methods. - Excellent organizational and communication skills with the ability to contribute, influence and work in a team environment. - Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills. - Demonstrate proficiency using Microsoft office (PowerPoint, Excel and Word). - Must be able to travel both domestically and internationally . Desirable industry experience in heavy engineering, automotive or aerospace sectors You must speak Fluent Italian due to the nature of this role If you would like to be considered for this position please contact Mark at