What are the responsibilities and job description for the Supplier Development Engineer - Non-Metallic Components position at Katalyst CRO?
Position Overview
Job Description & Skill Requirement:
Supplier Development & Qualification:
Job Description & Skill Requirement:
- As part of the Supplier Development team, you will be responsible for developing, qualifying, and improving suppliers for non-metallic components, specifically cowling assemblies.
- This role focuses on building supplier capability, driving process excellence, and ensuring robust quality systems for new product families and tooling transfers.
- You will work cross-functionally to support design reviews, APQP deliverables, and continuous improvement initiatives that enable successful launches and long-term supplier performance.
Supplier Development & Qualification:
- Onboard new suppliers for non-metallic cowling components.
- Conduct supplier capability assessments, audits, and feasibility reviews.
- Develop and implement supplier improvement plans to meet quality, delivery, and productivity targets.
- Oversee tooling transfers and validate installation and readiness at new supplier sites.
- Ensure suppliers establish robust process controls and meet APQP requirements.
- Support development of PFMEA, Control Plans, and Process Flow Diagrams.
- Lead suppliers through APQP phases for new product launches and transfers.
- Review and approve PPAP submissions, including dimensional analysis, material certifications, and capability studies.
- Ensure compliance with industry and regulatory standards for non-metallic components.
- Drive supplier process improvements using Lean Six Sigma and best practices.
- Monitor supplier performance metrics (PPM, OTD, capability) and implement corrective actions.
- Facilitate supplier training programs to enhance quality awareness and technical capability.
- Partner with Engineering, Purchasing, and Quality teams to align design requirements and launch timelines.
- Support design reviews and provide input on manufacturability and process capability.
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical field.
- 35 years of experience in supplier quality, development, or manufacturing engineering.
- Knowledge of non-metallic manufacturing processes (e.g., injection molding, blow molding, thermoforming, composite layup).
- Strong understanding of APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plans.
- Familiarity with DOE, SPC, GD&T, and mold flow analysis.
- Proven problem-solving skills (8D, A3, 5-Why, Fishbone).
- Ability to interpret complex drawings and specifications.
- Excellent communication and project management skills.
- This position will require regular day and/or overnight business travel by auto or airplane, up to 40%.