Supplier Development Engineer I

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Job Description:

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• Responsible for supplier development & components development in Hydraulics & Powertrain category

• Lead APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning) activities including evaluating PPAP (Production Part Approval Process) elements and providing processing support as appropriate

• Promote processes and technologies to reduce cost and improve quality and availability of purchased products

• Support on field issues through effective analysis and implement the corrective active actions

• Evaluate Supplier capabilities and help develop sourcing options for the global product requirements

• Participate in New Sourcing Introduction, New Product Introduction and other CPPD initiatives

• Develop professional network both internally and externally

Skill Descriptors

Supplier Management - MFG: Knowledge of processes and methods to effectively manage business relationships and transactions with suppliers of raw materials or product components; ability to apply related knowledge, experience and skills into real practice.

Level - Extensive Experience:

Facilitates supplier partnering arrangements that share risk and reward.

Monitors supplier performance; works to resolve discrepancies between performance and agreements.

Develops quality standards and controls for suppliers.

Builds and maintains partnerships with multiple and/or large supplier

Production Part Approval Process (PPAP):

Knowledge of Production Part Approval Processes (PPAP) elements, submissions, and objectives; ability to determine whether a supplier can manufacture products that meet the quality requirements and standards of their customers consistently.

Level - Extensive Experience:

Develops testing and validation procedures to test the quality of manufactured parts/products so that it meets desired customer standards.

Identifies and resolves key issues with PPAP implementation and submissions.

Monitors the execution of PPAP steps within a facility and ensures their compliance with industry standards and internal guidelines.

Oversees PPAP implementation; establishes a high trust relationship between stakeholders.

Reviews the complex documentation and elements required during the PPAP submission process.

Trains suppliers on the execution of PPAP to get the required approvals and teaches them about the different PPAP submission levels

Quality Orientation: Knowledge of quality management methods, tools, and techniques; ability to create and support an environment that meets the quality goals of the organization.

Level - Working Knowledge

Process Improvement: Understanding and insight into evaluating current product quality and production methods and ability to maintains focus on the continuous improvement of processes, products and services.

Level - Working Knowledge

Defines the critical workflow for executing key processes.

Identifies process problems that limit performance.

Implements methods for improving and establishing controls for critical processes.

Focuses on the most significant problems to maximize efficiency gains

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor s degree in Mechanical or Mechatronics/Manufacturing engineering with a total experience 10+ years Purchasing/Supplier Development/Engineering Design/Manufacturing Engineering/Quality Management functions

• Proven experience in Hydraulics components development or engineering design with exposure to supplier development processes are preferred

• Exposure to Gears/Drivetrain and 6 Sigma/Lean knowledge would be an added advantage.

Top Candidates will also have:

• Good project management skill

• Good knowledge of the industry

• Team leadership skills, cultural sensitivity, global perspective, cost-value awareness, enterprise level thinking, and strong communication skills are some of the key characteristics expected at this level

Additional Information:

• Travel: 30% of the time

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