Supplier Development Engineer

Responsibilities

• Monitor and evaluate supplier performance by establishing and tracking key performance indicators (KPIs) to ensure alignment with quality, cost, and delivery goals.
• Proactively manage supplier relationships by identifying potential risks and mitigating them before they escalate into issues.
• Implement corrective actions when necessary to address product conformance issues, ensuring that suppliers meet required standards.
• Assess and confirm supplier capacity and capability to ensure the continuous and reliable supply of products.
• Identify and develop cost-reduction opportunities within the supply chain through strategies like volume negotiation, market analysis, and cost-efficient design or manufacturing methods.

Requirements

• At least a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in managing supplier relationships, specifically within the manufacturing/semiconductor industry. Must know about design engineering and equipment functionality to identify the best suppliers and guide them in meeting the factory's supply requirements.
• Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing tools and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken, for effective communication with international suppliers and stakeholders.
• Must be willing to travel 50-75% of the time, primarily domestically, with occasional international trips. Travel will mostly be by car, with flights as needed for longer distances.