Senior Supplier Development Engineer

Senior Supplier Development Engineer

Location:

Fond du Lac, WI
Workplace Category:
Hybrid

Travel Required:

Regular; 30%+
Pay Range: $86,500 – $126,800
Visa Sponsorship:
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States. This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship now or in the future.
Relocation:
Yes

• Develop, support, and maintain 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.
• 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/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 new supplier selection, process, and launch readiness audits.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, or a related technical discipline.
• 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.

• Proficiency in the use and application of tools such as process FMEA, control strategies, modeling and simulation software, statistical methods, problem‑solving, materials science, and design of experiments (DOE).
• Strong aptitude and understanding of plastics’ capabilities and the methods needed to measure, test, and qualify components made of these materials.
• Ability to provide solutions that reflect an understanding of business objectives and cost implications.
• Direct experience or advanced training applicable to the processing of thermoplastics and/or extruded materials in a…