Supplier Development Engineer

Milacron is looking for a Supplier Development Professional – Engineer to join our team in Batavia, Ohio. In this position, you will be responsible for improving supplier delivery and quality performance across an assigned portfolio of suppliers, commodities, or regions while driving supplier development initiatives, audits, corrective actions, and cross-functional collaboration.

Work You’ll Do:

• Independently lead supplier performance improvement initiatives for assigned suppliers, commodities, or regions.
• Monitor, analyze, and report supplier performance metrics including on-time delivery, non-conformance rates, and corrective action closure.
• Serve as the primary technical point of contact for assigned suppliers and manage day-to-day supplier relationships.
• Lead supplier corrective actions using structured problem-solving methodologies such as 8D, A3, and 5-Why.
• Conduct supplier manufacturing process and quality system audits, document findings, and drive corrective actions to closure.
• Lead supplier development projects focused on capability improvement, process capability studies, and resourcing support.
• Apply quality engineering tools including SPC, FMEA, Control Plans, Measurement System Analysis (MSA), PPAP, and FAI during supplier evaluations and process reviews.
• Support safe launch activities for new suppliers and newly sourced parts, including qualification and certification processes.
• Collaborate with Procurement, Engineering, Operations, and Quality teams to resolve supplier-related technical issues and maintain continuity of supply.
• Support onboarding and coaching of new Supplier Development team members and share best practices across assigned commodities or regions.

Qualifications:

• BS or BA degree in Engineering, Technical, Supply Chain, or a related discipline, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• BS in Engineering preferred.
• 4+ years of experience in Supplier Development, Supplier Quality, Manufacturing Quality Engineering, or a related manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated experience using structured problem-solving methodologies to resolve supplier quality issues.
• Experience reading engineering prints and applying Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Experience conducting supplier manufacturing process and quality system audits.
• Working knowledge of quality standards including ISO 9001 and ISO 14001.
• Familiarity with U.S. and international measurement standards, methods, and instrumentation.
• Experience working cross-functionally with Engineering, Manufacturing, Procurement, Operations, and Quality teams.
• Casting, fabrication, and machining process experience preferred.
• Experience in a high-mix, low-volume global manufacturing environment preferred.
• Working knowledge of electrical, electronic, and hydraulic component applications preferred.
• Strong project management, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Proficiency in written and verbal English.
• Spanish, German, or Chinese language proficiency preferred.
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 50% domestically and internationally.