What are the responsibilities and job description for the Supplier Development Engineer position at GHSP?
What’s The Job?
Do you like an exciting, fast-paced environment? Do you want to be a part of new technology? GHSP, based in West Michigan, is a leading global supplier of mechanical and electromechanical systems to the automotive, transportation, and appliance industry. GHSP is currently hiring a Supplier Development Engineer to join our Supplier Development team in our Holland, Michigan or Novi, Michigan locations.
What You'll Do:
- Develops production suppliers to ensure they meet established expectations for quality, delivery, and service.
- Provides technical and operational guidance to ensure supplier capability and promote design for manufacturability.
- Manages supplier APQP and PPAP per AIAG and GHSP's Product Development Process.
- Manages supplier progress through SOP 90 days and incorporates lessons learned into supplier development plans.
- Executes ongoing audits of approved suppliers and performs potential new supplier assessments.
- Assists plant quality as needed to resolve major or chronic supplier issues, verifying root cause analysis, and ensuring implementation of effective corrective and preventive actions.
- Coordinates with plant quality to ensure lessons learned are incorporated into the APQP process for future products in development.
- Evaluates supplier performance to communicate needs and encourage good performance.
- Performs supplier risk mitigation activities to ensure a stable supply base.
- Prioritizes assignments based on timing and risk associated.
- Extensive domestic and international travel to GHSP and supplier sites, 50-75%
What You’ll Bring
Qualified candidates meet the following requirements.
- Bachelor of Engineering or Equivalent - Electronics focus preferred.
- ASQ, CQE, CQA Certificate or equivalent preferred.
- 3 years of experience in Lean Manufacturing, QS 9000, Automotive Experience with APQP, PFMEA, SPC, GD&T, Blueprints.
- Commodity specific knowledge including industry standards and best practices.
What You’ll Get
- Great people and great teams produce great outcomes for our customers and the communities where we do business. Joining the GHSP team, you’ll get:
- An opportunity to work with team members who are driven by our four core values:
- Earn Trust
- Learn By Doing
- Work Together
- Steward Our Legacy
- Family health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
- 401(k) with company match
- Employee Assistance Program
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Clean, temperature-controlled environments
- Opportunity to grow your career at a company committed to looking internally to fill open roles
Diversity Statement
GHSP’s approach to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion starts with recognition that all employees have unique differences. This uniqueness creates strength if we embrace the lived experiences and help employees bring their authentic self to work every day. We want all employees to work in an environment that is safe, respected and empowering. As we welcome one another’s differences, we have an incredible opportunity to strengthen our company culture while continuing to foster innovative thinking.