As a Supplier Partner Development Engineer, you will be responsible for:

• Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned:

  • Actively engage with suppliers and supply chains.

  • Possess the ability to accurately assess supplier weaknesses and offer appropriate solutions.

  • Monitor high-risk supplier development issues to proactively prevent potential crises.

  • Drive and enhance supplier problem-solving techniques to address identified supplier faults effectively.

  • Enhance and optimize supplier production systems and processes to ensure uninterrupted operations.

  • Promote supplier operational excellence within the organization.

  • Establish clear priorities and goals to achieve objectives.

  • Adhere to established processes, the Code of Conduct, and the company's defined practices.
  • Act as a representative of the company at supplier sites and escalate issues when necessary to avert crises.

  Education/Experience:

  • A university degree is a prerequisite, with a preference for a major in engineering, business management, or supply chain management.

  • Relevant experience in supply chain (quality and development) and/or production. Preferably, past experience in the automotive or heavy commercial truck industry, specifically in supplier quality and capacity, manufacturing engineering, supplier development, or crisis management.

  Qualifications and Desired Skills: The following requirements reflect the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities for the role.

  • Proficient problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills.

  • Strong accountability and adeptness in managing tasks with minimal supervision.

  • THOROUGH knowledge of PPAP and APQP.

  Competence required for the position:

  • Demonstrate a strong sense of urgency and commitment.

  • Ability to handle uncertainty and unexpected situations effectively.

  • Proficiently tackle unfamiliar tasks, drawing upon previous experiences.

  • Efficiently manage multiple tasks and workload, ensuring effectiveness.

  • Exhibit a proactive approach with suppliers, emphasizing information, communication, and tangible results.

  • Provide direct and actionable feedback.

  • Exhibit a customer-focused approach in all interactions.

  • Provide timely and accurate information to support decision-making.

  • Establish trustful relationships, confront challenges, and contribute to problem-solving efforts.

  • Display strong collaboration and leadership skills.

  • Successfully execute tasks within a complex regional organization.

  • Anticipate potential bottlenecks, explore contingency plans, and offer suitable solutions.

  Salary Range:$75,000 - $85,000

  The actual salary offered is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, location, the candidate’s combination of job-related knowledge, qualifications, skills, education, training, and experience.