Supplier Development Engineer

With over 1,400 employees and over 2,700 airports in over 175 countries, ADB SAFEGATE is dedicated to making air travel safe, efficient, and environmentally friendly. With our innovative Airside 4.0® solutions, we help turning airports into smart airports, with the ultimate goal of enhancing the passenger experience.

Contract Type:
Permanent

Job Location:

USA - Columbus

ADB SAFEGATE’s functional teams are integral to powering innovation and ensuring operational excellence across the organization.

The Supplier Development Engineer is responsible for managing and improving the performance, quality, and capability of ADB SAFEGATE’s supplier base proactively. Ensure supplier quality support during the design and development of new products through active early engagement in the Product Development Process (PDP).

• Actively engagement during the ADB Safegate Product Development Process (PDP).
• Conducting new supplier & location assessments and audits, with strong engagement during supplier selection and sourcing process.
• Leading APQP and PPAP activities with suppliers for new products & engineering changes.
• Working with cross functional teams to ensure challenges for future component technologies and roadmaps are met in our Supplier Development programs.
• Supporting our change management process to properly risk-assess and qualify any changes proposed by our suppliers.
• Actively engage suppliers in design and engineering reviews.
• Leading design reviews and manufacturing feasibility assessments with internal cross functional teams and suppliers.
• Reviewing and approving supplier Process Flow, PFMEA & Control Plans, ensuring key product and process characteristics are covered.
• Identifying and mitigating risks in supplier manufacturing processes to ensure flawless launch.
• Analysing pre-launch supplier data and proactively drive continuous improvement efforts.
• Supporting the resolution of complex quality concerns from root cause analysis to identification of corrective & preventive actions.
• Conducting training and workshops for suppliers on quality tools and techniques to ensure they meet ADB Safegate and Customer Requirements.
• Ability to travel approximately 30% domestically or internationally to visit suppliers and conduct audits & on-site assessments.

• Bachelors or Masters Degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
• Minimum of 5-8 years of experience in supplier quality or development engineering
• Strong background in working with electromechanical, mechanical & electronics components
• Proficiency in quality tools such as FMEA, PPAP, APQP, SPC, MSA and 8D Methodology
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to engage with cross-functional teams and suppliers.
  Experience with quality control methodologies: 6 Sigma, QC tools, 8D methodology
• Mechanical, electrical and/or electronic know-how

• Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or Certified ISO
  9001/IATF
  16949 Lead Auditor.
• Professional knowledge of products and systems used in aviation or airport industry.
  Professional knowledge of relevant international and national standards (FAA, ICAO, etc.).
• Fluency in English is mandatory, other languages are an asset

• A dynamic and challenging environment that encourages growth and learning.
• Opportunities to shape the future of our industry and make a significant impact on our company's business,
• A collaborative culture that values innovation, integrity, and inclusivity.

If you want to join a global business and enjoy being a team player who's driven and passionate, then this is your opportunity to come on board by applying!

ADB SAFEGATE is an equal opportunity employer. ADB SAFEGATE does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of characteristics protected by law, including but not limited to, race, color, age, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or disability. If you need assistance or reasonable accommodation in completing this application or during the interview, please contact our Human Resources Department.

ADB SAFEGATE introduces Airside 4.0 elevating airside operations into a new era of intelligence.