Supplier Development Engineer - Cylinders and Hydraulics

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Country/Region: PL

Hiab is the pioneer in smart and sustainable on road load handling solutions. We believe in more than just work — we believe in making a difference for our customers to building a better tomorrow.

The Supplier Development Engineer is responsible for driving the technical development and performance of suppliers within a specific commodity or technology area (Hydraulics and Cylinders). This role focuses on developing and maintaining technical expertise in the assigned commodity while supporting a flexible team structure capable of handling a broad range of technology projects. The Supplier Development Engineer will lead key supplier initiatives, including managing the PPAP (Production Part Approval Process), supplier assessments, sustainability audits, and supplier performance reviews.

They will work closely with suppliers and internal teams to enhance technical capabilities, ensure scalability, and drive value creation and continuous improvement efforts.

This position offers remote/hybrid work mode. The primary location is Stargard, but we are open to applications from Poland overall.

Develop in-depth technical expertise in assigned commodities (e.g., Hydraulics, Cylinders) and technologies, ensuring a deep understanding of supplier capabilities and industry best practices

Maintain a flexible team structure to effectively manage diverse technology projects within the scope of the assigned commodity

• Manage New Product Development (NPD) processes with suppliers, ensuring smooth execution from initial design through to production. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to manage NPDs, source changes, and product design modifications to meet organizational needs

Assume ownership of the PPAP procedure, ensuring that all production parts meet quality and technical standards before production release

• Oversee source changes, ensuring compliance with all necessary approvals and technical requirements

Lead supplier assessments, conducting technical evaluations and performance audits to ensure alignment with quality, capacity, and operational standards

Perform sustainability audits and capacity evaluations, ensuring suppliers are capable of meeting long-term production demands and sustainability goals

Continuously review supplier performance to ensure scalability and identify areas for improvement

Oversee the development and execution of recovery plans for suppliers facing escalated technical or operational issues

Work closely with suppliers to define clear action plans, provide technical support, and ensure the successful resolution of any supplier-related challenges

Develop and implement comprehensive supplier roadmaps, detailing focus areas for improvement, performance goals, and milestones

Establish a robust monitoring and governance framework to track supplier performance and progress against defined targets

Regularly update and communicate the status of supplier development initiatives to key stakeholders within the organization

Lead value creation initiatives with suppliers, driving cost reduction, process optimization, and product innovation efforts in collaboration with the SD Excellence team and broader sourcing organization

Work with suppliers to implement continuous improvement strategies that enhance product quality, reduce lead times, and optimize overall supply chain efficiency

Conduct detailed SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats) analyses of suppliers’ technical capabilities, using the results to guide future supplier selection and project development strategies

Provide strategic recommendations based on supplier analysis to support the organization’s long-term goals and product development needs

Drive the execution of sustainability initiatives in collaboration with assigned suppliers, ensuring environmental and social governance (ESG) targets are met and exceeded

Implement continuous improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma) to drive operational enhancements within the supplier base and foster a culture of ongoing…