Job DescriptionSupplier engineer is responsible for providing leadership and managing overall supplier manufacturing, operation issue across supplier base, ensuring process controls are established and adhered to throughout the supplier's entire manufacturing process. Engages early in product development, providing drawing/design input and conducting first builds with the supplier to establish quality products upfront. In addition, manages customer and factory escalations by driving supplier corrective action reports and presenting to business unit executives.The supplier engineering team is a supportive, cross-functional team with many diverse skillsets and experiences, lending itself to many learning opportunities just from within the team. Additionally, Applied has extensive internal and external training programs offering various certifications and development opportunities tailored specifically for the engineer's skill sets and goals. The highly dynamic workload is project-focused and across any commodity e.g. OEM, BTP, allowing the engineer to manage individual work schedules.Key ResponsibilitiesEvaluates technical requirements of new and existing products. Applies knowledge of qualified sources and products to recommend materials to Design Engineering, which would result in savings, lead time reductions, system improvements, increased life and/or mitigated risk.Work with New Product Development teams to ensure the integrity and clarity of engineering drawing requirements and that all expectations are communicated effectively to supporting suppliers.Participation with New Product Introduction teams to ensure suppliers are involved in the development and review of specifications to promote design for manufacturability. Continuous involvement in the Supplier Selection Process to develop a supply base that provides competitive advantage in quality, value/cost, delivery and technology.Leads the supplier technical audit process and evaluates supplier performance and capability, drive continuous improvement opportunities at supplier. Training other supplier engineers on the supplier audit and evaluation process.Leads quality problem resolutions and incident management, drive root cause and correction action. Identifies and drives broad based systemic supplier resolutions at the process level. Assist in cost planning by monitoring key cost drivers, supply markets, to ensure a competitive advantage. Functional KnowledgeDemonstrates depth and/or breadth of expertise in own specialized discipline or fieldDesign for manufacturability knowledge.Knowledge of metrology and measuring equipmentUnderstanding the broad scope of a factory's methods and processes: material control, inspection/QC, cleaning, 5S, tool crib, tool life management, detailing, packaging.Business ExpertiseInterprets internal/external business challenges and recommends best practices to improve products, processes or servicesLeadershipMay lead functional teams or projects with moderate resource requirements, risk, and/or complexity. Lead project teams with resource requirements, risk, and/or complexity to achieve milestone and objectives.Problem SolvingLeads others to solve complex problems; uses sophisticated analytical thought to exercise judgment and identify innovative solutionsFamiliar with Lean production or Kaizen improvement.Leads of supplier process, quality improvement.Familiar with Analytic methodology ImpactImpacts the achievement of customer, operational, project or service objectives; work is guided by functional policies.Interpersonal SkillsCommunicates difficult concepts and negotiates with others to adopt a different point of view.Communicates technical concepts effectively to both technical and nontechnical audiences.Experience and Education • 10+ years of relevant work experience•Bachelor's / Master's Degree. in mechanical, industrial, materials, chemical, electrical, manufacturing engineering or related disciplineQualificationsEducation:Bachelor's DegreeSkills:Certifications:Languages:Years of Experience:7 - 10 YearsWork Experience:Additional InformationTime Type:Full timeEmployee Type:Assignee / RegularTravel:Yes, 50% of the TimeRelocation Eligible:Yes
