Supplier Development Engineer Senior II

The Supplier Development Engineer develops, implements, leads and drives global supplier quality strategies for key commodity groups. It provides local/regional leadership in the implementation, execution and enforcement of global commodity quality strategies in support of the business growth.
It acts as Center of Expertise for manufacturing process of the respective commodity. Responsibilities include supplier vetting, supplier assessment, strategic sourcing decision, and developing supplier capabilities to meet BW requirements. It defines criteria for quality competitiveness evaluation for new manufacturing technologies, new products and new suppliers and secures highly competitive suppliers for the sourcing pipeline.

BUSINESS IMPACT:

• Targeted Commodities: Electronics and Misc. Electronics, Forgings, Die-Castings, Stamping, Bearing and Bushings, Seals and Powdered Metals
• Size of commodities: $250mn to $400mn per year.
• Targeted suppliers: 80 to 100 suppliers.

KEY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Supplier Quality Strategy:

• Create, execute, communicate and maintain global supplier quality strategy for commodity
• Create and implement Supplier Vetting Strategy, Supplier Capability Assessment, Supplier Selection (Pre-Sourcing) and Development Strategy, and Key Supplier Performance Metrics
• In collaboration with Global Commodity Manager, develop and implement supplier quality roadmap
• Create and implement global commodity quality requirements
• Benchmark suppliers on Best in Commodity production strategies
• Identify new technologies that support BorgWarner's growth and product leadership position in the market

• Identify and develop Suppliers that meet and/or exceed PDS long-term expectations that result in a differentiation in the marketplace. 
• Create supplier quality vetting strategies:
  • Develop process, and roadmaps for vetting process in respective commodity
  • Execute and assess supplier capability
• Execute global quality assessment and Training of suppliers and BW SDEs
• Track and communicate global commodity industry trends, manufacturing strategies, technology factors and opportunities in the global market place.
• Establish KPI to monitor supplier performance over mid and long-term

Supplier Quality Management:

• Center of Expertise for manufacturing process of the respective commodity
• Develop model for compliance matrix and assess supplier’s competencies to assure quality competitiveness in pursuit of new business opportunities.
• Lead supplier quality vetting and selection process
• Work closely with Global Commodity Manager and Engineering to improve Quality/Cost/Time
• Identify quality improvement opportunities. Support and drive continuous improvement programs at suppliers and within BorgWarner
• Establish and lead supplier technical site assessment. Coordinate and perform supplier process audits, corrective action audits, and quality assessment including new supplier assessments in cooperation with GCM and Engineering
• Participate and support key supplier sourcing process
• Lead resolution of quality issues with suppliers. Coordinate cross functional technical problem resolution at or related to supplier
• Serve as escalation role in complex supplier quality related issues
• Conduct supplier quality training at suppliers to meet BW requirements
• Develop and train local Supplier Development Engineers in the respective commodity

REPORTING STRUCTURE

Reporting directly to the VP, Quality and Operational Excellence

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE (Minimum Qualifications)

• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year College or University required
• Commodity experience required
• 10+ years Supply Management experience working in Automotive Production environment preferred
• Increasing responsibility in an automotive production environment
• Proven record in Manufacturing, Supplier Quality and Process Improvement initiatives
• Demonstrated competence in negotiating skills and assessing vendors
• Fluency in English and Foreign Language preferred
• Work as a team player
• Critical thinking Skills
• Excellent Quality Orientation
• Ability to provide training, coaching and mentoring to mid-level SDE’s
• Ability to travel 50%-60% of the time
• Six Sigma Black Belt preferred
• High level of discipline and work ethic

CORE COMPETENCIES

Business Acumen

Process Management

Interpersonal Savvy

Organizational Agility

Creativity

Learning on the Fly

Drive for Results

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