Supplier Development Engineer

Supplier Development Engineer Job Description

Supplier Development Engineer - Indianapolis (onsite/hybrid/travel-domestic and int'l)

Come join a company that makes a difference here and around the globe!

Peerless Pump, an Indianapolis based division of Grundfos, is seeking an experienced Supplier Development Engineer to join its Quality Assurance/Supplier team.

Founded in 1923, Peerless Pump Company is a US-based manufacturer of horizontal and vertical centrifugal pumps for fire, industrial, and municipal applications. With pump installations in 145 countries, Peerless is globally recognized for engineering tough, reliable, and versatile pump solutions with extensive flow and pressure capabilities. From our production facilities in Indianapolis and Houston to our service centers in Lubbock and Fresno, Peerless pumps are designed to protect people and property from fire and to bring water where it’s needed most.

Our product quality is second to none, but it’s our people who’ve made us Peerless for over 100 years. Our legacy of innovation is fueled by attracting, training, and retaining employees from diverse backgrounds. With competitive benefits and a strong emphasis on development, growth, and innovation, Peerless employees come seeking a job but stay to build a career.

What is the job about?

The Supplier Development Engineer will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the delivery of high-quality components and materials, drive continuous improvement initiatives, and mitigate risks in the supply chain.

This position reports directly to the Quality Manager and will operate based out of the Indianapolis, IN facility.

Relocation for this position cannot be supported and qualified candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. Sponsorship is not available for applicants for US Work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa).

The salary range for this position is $72,. Individual pay will be determined based on market location and the candidate’s profile. The range listed is just one component of Peerless Grundfos’s total compensation and benefits package for employees. Total compensation includes paid time off, paid holidays, merit increases, bonuses, and employee stock purchase programs, etc. Grundfos salary rates are benchmarked and reflect the target for new hire salaries for the position in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Your main responsibilities:

• Specify, develop, and validate advanced technology, quality information and test equipment.
• Drive efficiency improvements in the supply chain through the implementation of best practices and lean manufacturing principles.
• Conduct risk assessments of the supply chain and develop strategies to mitigate potential disruptions.
• Initiate, manage and/or conduct engineering drawing modifications on supplier specifications in the effort of process improvement and callout Critical to Quality (CTQ) dimensions on existing drawings.
• Register and report cost (COPQ: Cost Of Poor Quality).
• Initiate and execute engineering changes within SAP framework
• Identify areas for improvement in supplier processes and work closely with suppliers to implement corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Specify and develop product acceptance/test procedures that relate to a complex process (state-of-the-art) or highly complex product.
• Perform/Guide detailed First Article Inspection and provide effective feedback provided to supply chain stakeholders.
• Interface with component teams to prioritize supplier development needs by component to improve cost competitiveness or supply constraints.
• Provide detailed analysis of Critical to Quality (CTQ) dimensions on Peerless Drawings to improve supplier on time delivery (OTD) and first run production yield.
• Onsite leadership during investigations of major problems and or special projects focusing on developing working relationships with suppliers and the supply chain regarding product development and procurement of parts.

Key Success Factors:

Supporting…