Sr Engineer Supplier Development

Job Description

Role & responsibilities Understanding the project and business needs Identification of right supplier base Interface with cross-functional teams to prioritize supplier development needs by to improve cost competitiveness or supply constraints. Support Supplier APQP (Advanced Product & Quality Planning) process to develop suppliers and products to the point of successful/on-time PPAP (Production Part Approval Process) and full production readiness based on company needs Performs capability assessments with key suppliers to evaluate the application of advanced quality tools, manufacturing capabilities, material management, and lean maturity Assists in the development, approval, and maintenance of material specifications, vendor instructions, quality assurance procedures, supplier documents, etc. Respect code of ethics and guidelines , Work with global engineering team (Design ,Quality and Manufacturing Engineers) team to define process parameters and criteria to ensure supplier process capability is effective to meet product and process requirements Effective teamwork with internal customers and stakeholders in problem solving Support supplier process to develop suppliers, incorporates Return on Experience, escalate if any critical delay is occurring in specification availability Provide leadership during investigations of major problems and or special projects focusing on developing working relationships with suppliers and the supply chain with regard to product development and procurement of parts Preferred candidate profile Perks and benefits as per norms