Senior Supplier Development Engineer Job Fond du Lac area,Wisconsin USA,Engineering

Senior Supplier Development Engineer (SDE)

The Senior Supplier Development Engineer (SDE) will be responsible for developing, supporting, and maintaining new and existing program projects through direct support of production operations, root cause/corrective action investigation, and active involvement with assigned suppliers to optimize suppliers’ processes for efficiency, quality, and productivity. This is a full-time position requiring flexibility to travel up to 30%, including short‑notice travel in support of supplier escalations and continuity‑related activities.

Essential Functions

The Senior SDE will have project responsibilities across all Mercury Marine purchased commodities. He or she will support the design review and development of new and existing components to ensure suppliers meet the quoted capacity and capability requirements.

Oversee supplier quality processes for casting, machining, and internal engine components.
Develop and implement quality control procedures to ensure compliance with industry standards.
Investigate, evaluate, and resolve supplier quality problems by conducting defect investigations, analyzing defect trends, and leading continuous improvement projects.
Lead and facilitate quality solutions for urgent shop floor and customer issues, focusing on permanent corrective actions and preventing recurrences through systemic corrective actions.
Work with purchasing and quality organizations to monitor current supplier performance, including impact, quality, delivery, and cost, and generate and issue monthly individual supplier performance scorecards.
Collaborate with suppliers to resolve quality issues and implement corrective actions.
Monitor and analyze supplier performance metrics to drive continuous improvement.
Lead cross‑functional teams to address quality issues and implement quality improvement initiatives.
Assist suppliers in advancing product quality efforts in coordination with Engineering/Design and program management through the launch of new product programs to assure adherence to specification.
Assist with the development of PPAP documentation (dimensional verification requirements, process flow charts, control plans, FMEAs, MSA and material analysis) as required by the Quality Management System.
Provide guidance and support to suppliers to ensure product quality and on‑time delivery.
Conduct supplier training programs to enhance quality awareness and performance.
Stay up to date on industry trends and best practices in casting, machining, and quality assurance of internal engine components.
Drive a culture of quality excellence and continuous improvement within the supplier network.
Drive supplier improvement projects in quality, delivery, and cost.
Conduct supplier audits (new supplier selection, process, and launch readiness) at the supplier sites.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, or a related technical discipline required.
Minimum of 5 years of hands‑on experience in engineering and quality/supplier quality.
Strong problem‑solving experience and tools.
Working knowledge of APQP, including design reviews, PPAP, Process control plan, FMEA.
Working knowledge of DOE, SPC, GD&T, corrective action processes; ability to interpret and understand complex drawings.
Understanding of 3D CAD modeling software and mold flow software.
Experience with failure analysis using advanced techniques.
Detail‑oriented with a focus on delivering high‑quality results.
Demonstrated leadership in driving successful project outcomes.
Ability to work collaboratively in a fast‑paced, dynamic team environment.
Proven experience working directly with suppliers for product development and problem solving.
Experience in supporting product and process development through the product lifecycle and associated assets.

Baseline Skill Expectations

Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Microsoft vision.
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