Sr Supplier Development Engineer

## Sr Supplier Development Engineer Apply locations:
US GA, Gainesville time type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Yesterday job requisition :
JR111277#
** What We Do
*** FOX Factory designs, engineers, manufactures and markets performance-defining products and systems for customers worldwide. Our premium brand, performance-defining products and systems are used primarily on bicycles, side-by-side vehicles, on-road vehicles with and without off-road capabilities, off-road vehicles and trucks, all-terrain vehicles, snowmobiles, specialty vehicles and applications, motorcycles, and commercial trucks. Some of our products are specifically designed for and marketed to a variety of leading cycling and powered vehicle original equipment manufacturers ("OEMs"), while others are distributed to consumers through a global dealer and distribution network.

Fox Factory Holding Corp. is the holding company of FOX Factory, Inc. and is publicly traded (FOXF) on Nasdaq.*# #
** Why you should join us
** Not only do we provide competitive wages, you will also have access to great benefits and employee discounts. But more importantly, it’s a fun environment where we truly enjoy working as a team and bringing great products to our customers!

If this sounds like something you would love to do, and a place you want to be a part of, get in touch with us by submitting your application. We look forward to hearing from you!
** Senior Supplier Development Engineer
**** Position Summary
** Lead supplier development activities across a complex or strategic supplier base. Oversee Supplier Launch PPAP documentation, ensure world-class readiness for new product introductions, and drive continuous improvement initiatives. Serve as a technical expert and mentor for the supplier development team. Partner with engineering, purchasing, quality, and global suppliers to improve cost, quality, delivery, and capability.
** Position Responsibilities
*** Serve as lead liaison between U.S. project teams and strategic suppliers to ensure flawless execution of development activities.
* Lead Safe Launch readiness for high-risk or high-impact suppliers.
* Evaluate and optimize supplier manufacturing processes, identifying risks and improvement opportunities.
* Provide expert-level assessments of supplier capability, throughput, and OEE capacity modeling.
* Lead supplier quality management system audits (ISO/IATF/AS9100) and oversee closure of findings.
* Lead complex Run @ Rates and validation of process flow, PFMEA, and control plan robustness.
* Oversee supplier assessments, ensuring cross-functional alignment and sustainable closure of open issues.
* Train and develop suppliers and internal teams on PPAP requirements and APQP methodology.
* Lead root-cause analysis and long-term corrective actions for escalated supplier issues impacting production or launches.
* Drive significant cost reduction, DFM collaboration, and strategic improvement initiatives with suppliers.
* Coach and mentor SDE engineers; provide technical guidance and support cross-functional teams.
* Contribute to supplier strategy planning and long-term capability roadmaps.
** Specific Knowledge, Skills, or Abilities
*** Advanced understanding of APQP, PPAP, Run @ Rate, and Safe Launch methodologies.
* Expert-level knowledge in at least
** three
* * of the six Fox manufacturing processes (Precision Machining, Forging-Impacts, Plastic Injection Molding, Electronics, Surface Finishes, Assembly ).
* Strong analytical skills with ability to model cost, capacity, and process capability.
* Strong  knowledge of GD&T, engineering drawings, tolerance stack-ups, and tooling/process interactions.
* Expertise in ISO/IATF/AS9100 auditing and advanced problem-solving methodologies (6σ, 8D, PFMEA).
* Demonstrated ability to influence and improve supplier performance on a global scale.
* Strong ability to lead cross-cultural communication and complex negotiations.
* Up to 50% domestic and international travel.
** Position Qualifications
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* Education:

*** Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required
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* Experience:

*** 6+ years of supplier development, supplier quality, or relevant engineering experience
* Demonstrated success leading high-impact supplier improvement initiatives and new product introductions
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