Supplier Development Engineer H/M

Job description

The Supplier Development Engineer will be responsible for all aspects of the supplier development process which includes supplier quality systems and manufacturing capability assessments, advanced product quality planning (APQP) and improving supplier performance in the areas of continuous improvement (costs), quality and delivery. This position will support all business units

• Perform supplier capability assessments as related to quality systems, process controls, manufacturing capabilities, and lean maturity. Publish assessment report outlining non-conformities, opportunities for improvement, and working closely with suppliers to develop and execute improvement plans.
• Monitor supplier key performance indicators – facilitate appropriate activities and actions to develop supplier's ability to meet & exceed defined expectations.
• Assist in driving supplier selection through robust qualification processes.
• Assess new and existing supplier capabilities to meet product, cost, quality, capacity and fulfillment ensuring suppliers are able to meet requirements for performance, quality, cost and delivery of components and requirements for AS9100.
• Deploy Safran quality processes, tools and metrics. Includes identification, training, reporting, and continuous improvement of processes, tools and metrics
• Develop positive relationships and work closely with sourcing buyers to manage, implement and track supplier/engineering, design changes, capacity studies and new product introductions and transfers.
• Educate suppliers in Safran supplier performance expectations. Support the training of suppliers in the deployment of quality systems tools and techniques such as 8D problem solving, process capability studies, process failure mode effect and analysis (PFMEA), design failure mode effect analysis (DFMEA), control plans, PPAP and continuous improvement in terms of material flow. Educate suppliers in Safran internal processes to achieve optimal alignment with Safran manufacturing plants, engineering centers and supply chain organization.
• Facilitate investigations of major problems and or special projects focusing on developing working relationships with suppliers and the supply chain regarding product development and procurement of parts.
• Support and lead process improvement activities with suppliers which will lead to improved efficiency, cycle time reduction, quality and delivery improvement and cost reductions.
• Work as a liaison between internal & external stakeholders to clarify requirements, eliminate confusion and improve definition of requirements.

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering Experience: Minimum 6 years of engineering, quality, supplier quality or supplier development experience in aerospace, automotive or mechanical manufacturing environment with the ability to lead and influence others.

Computer Skill

• Basic knowledge Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Other Skills

• Knowledge of quality systems, methods and practices; AS9100, ISO, APQP, PFMEA, PPAP and control plans
• Strong written and verbal business communications abilities must be comfortable delivering information to all levels of the organization including senior leadership.
• Self-starter with ability to drive improvement, meet timeliness and objectives