Supplier Development Engineer

About This Role

This Supplier Development Engineer will provide supplier quality support for new business development within the Americas Region, ensuring raw materials and components meet all regulatory, customer, and design requirements. The role involves managing supplier APQP, supporting suppliers, and leading new business supplier development within the xEV Business Unit.

Responsibilities

• Assess potential suppliers through manufacturing/documentation process audits and verifications, working with the Procurement team to inform supplier selection
• Confirm supplier manufacturing processes can produce products in accordance with specifications through verification, audits, measurements, trials, experiments, and internal management reports (APQP Process)
• Develop measurement method correlation between suppliers and Astemo to ensure alignment before trial events
• Develop receiving inspection plans with site SQ members prior to trial events
• Serve as a liaison between the plant and suppliers for Quality functions
• Lead projects obtaining the support of multiple departments

Requirements

• Knowledge of Quality Systems (PPAP/IPPAAR part approval, CAPA corrective/preventive actions)
• Knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerance (GD&T), print interpretation
• Knowledge of Electrical and Mechanical Schematics and component part specifications
• Ability to understand and explain component and circuit functions in relation to overall product design
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes
• Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally (up to 35%)
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Qualifications

• 4-year College Degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or 2-year Degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering Technology
• 3-5 years practical work experience in manufacturing with relevant engineering degree, or 5 years with 2-year technical degree

Nice to Have

• Work experience in automotive industry, with emphasis in electro/mechanical devices
• Knowledge of EV components such as inverters and motors
• Experience dealing with suppliers
• Bilingual Japanese language / translation
• Knowledge of Quality Systems such as IATF16949, PPAP, CAPA, NPI (New Product Introduction), APQP, FMEA, Control Plans
• Experience with development of SAP, Control Plans, FMEA’s, Process Operations Standards
• Knowledge of IPC-A-610, Acceptability of Electronic Assemblies
• Sound knowledge of mechanical and electrical engineering
• Knowledge with problem solving tools like 5P, 5-why, Fishbone, FTA

Skills

* Required skills