Supplier Development Engineer 3

Supplier Development Engineer | Mossville, IL | 24-Month Opportunity

Pay: $56 - $58 an hr

We're seeking an experienced Supplier Development Engineer to support supplier quality, manufacturing excellence, and continuous improvement initiatives within a highly collaborative engineering environment.

In this role, you will partner with suppliers and internal teams to drive quality improvements, evaluate manufacturing processes, perform supplier audits, and implement corrective actions to ensure quality, cost, and delivery objectives are achieved. You'll play a key role in supplier development, process control implementation, PPAP execution, and supplier performance management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct supplier quality assessments, audits, and process evaluations.
• Monitor supplier performance metrics and drive defect reduction initiatives.
• Support PPAP submissions, validation activities, and supplier approval processes.
• Identify manufacturing process improvement opportunities and implement corrective actions.
• Partner with suppliers to develop quality assurance plans and process controls.
• Investigate quality concerns, perform root cause analysis, and develop sustainable solutions.
• Ensure compliance with manufacturing standards, procedures, and quality requirements.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships while supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in supplier quality, supplier development, manufacturing engineering, or a related discipline.
• Experience with iron and aluminum castings and/or machined components and manufacturing processes.
• Knowledge of APQP, PPAP, supplier quality systems, and manufacturing standards.
• Experience working directly with suppliers in manufacturing environments.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and analytical skills.

Additional Details:

• Location: Mossville, IL
• Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM
• Duration: 24-month assignment

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