The Supplier Development Engineer drives continuous improvement and ensures suppliers meet quality, cost, and delivery standards while supporting new product development and strategic supply chain goals.

• Collaborate with suppliers to implement Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), ensuring on-time Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) submissions and supplier readiness.
• Conduct supplier audits, assess capabilities, and implement corrective actions to improve quality, cost, and delivery performance.
• Negotiate contracts, manage supplier relationships, and drive strategic partnerships to enhance supply chain efficiency and resilience.
• Partner with cross-functional teams, including Engineering, Operations, Quality Assurance, and Supply Chain, to align supplier strategies with business objectives.
• Monitor supplier performance metrics, identify risks, and develop mitigation strategies to maintain a ro...