Supplier Development Engineer Palmer, Massachusetts, United States Work type - Full Time - Hybrid Reference - IPE-696653 We are a global specialist engineering company that creates breakthrough solutions. We are curious and like to solve problems, partnering with our customers to solve the demands of today and prepare for the challenges of tomorrow. We embrace innovation and care about outcomes that are good for business, everyday life and making a better world - creating lasting impact for everyone. We design, build and service highly engineered products in fluid and motion control applications. We focus on five market sectors: Industrial Automation, Process Automation, Climate Control, Life Science, and Transport. Our partnership approach breaks through problems and reduces complexity. We don?t invent in isolation ? we collaborate with our customers. We listen closely and we think differently, creating space for diverse minds to innovate. We are working together to make businesses safer, more sustainable and more productive. Role Overview As Supplier Development Engineer, you will be at the heart of our supply chain transformation, building the supplier capabilities that underpin our ability to deliver world-class products to regulated markets globally. This is a hands-on, high-impact role where you will lead qualification programs, drive measurable performance improvements across our supply base, and shape the long-term maturity of strategic partners. You will work at the intersection of quality, engineering, and procurement, collaborating closely with colleagues who specialise in sourcing strategy, operations, and advanced manufacturing, giving you broad cross-functional exposure and real influence on business outcomes. Work Environment: Primarily remote, with occasional onsite presence in Palmer, MA and approximately 20% travel to supplier sites. Critical Competencies for Success Education & Experience Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, or equivalent discipline); advanced degree preferred. Significant experience in Supplier Development, Supplier Quality Engineering, or Industrial Engineering within a manufacturing environment, experience in a regulated industry (life sciences, automotive, analytical instrumentation or equivalent) is strongly valued. Demonstrated experience delivering supplier improvement projects with measurable outcomes, conducting supplier audits and assessments, and managing PPAP/APQP and industrial change processes. Technical Competencies Proficiency in structured problem-solving methodologies (8D, A3, or equivalent) Familiarity with quality management systems applicable to regulated manufacturing environments (e.g. ISO 9001, ISO 13485). Working knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and process capability tools (Cp/Cpk, SPC). Pay range: \$105,000 - \$120,000 Key Responsibilities Supplier Development & Performance Improvement Leads structured supplier improvement initiatives, delivering measurable gains in quality (SPPM), delivery (OTIF), and process robustness across the supply base. Designs and executes tailored supplier development roadmaps, including on-site workshops, capability assessments, and targeted training programs. Deploys the IMI Supplier Partnership program, tracking progress against agreed milestones and KPIs. Supplier Qualification Leads and supports supplier qualification activities end-to-end, including PPAP/APQP, process validation, and industrial change management. Conducts supplier audits and assessments covering quality systems, process capability, and industrial risk. Evaluates supplier technical and manufacturing capabilities to support sourcing decisions, in close collaboration with Procurement. SEE THE IMI PRECISION (ADAPTAS SOLUTION) WEBSITE FOR MORE INFORMATION