Supplier Development Engineer

Summary

The Supplier Development Engineer supports new product/process development and manufacturing through the application of quality and engineering techniques. This person will handle multiple projects and tasks throughout product development, product launch and manufacturing processes. The Supplier Development Engineer will represent the organization and interface with the supplier on a regular basis.

• Identifies, assesses, and develops new suppliers for the organization.
• Reviews Supplier Self Assessments from potential suppliers and collaborates with Purchasing.
• Participates in the supplier sourcing process giving input on supplier production, quality, and technology capabilities.
• Drives the Supplier Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) process.
• Works closely with the Program Management and Purchasing teams.
• Serves as a liaison between the Supplier and the American Rheinmetall manufacturing facilities on new program launches.
• Conducts Supplier Risk Assessments and updates contingency plans.
• Works with suppliers on complex problems and identifies solutions at supplier facilities.
• Conducts quality system audits at potential and existing supplier facilities.
• Conducts capacity analyses at supplier facilities.
• Reports out on activities to leadership on a regular basis.
• Travel to supplier locations is required (50%).

• Quantity of Work – The quantity of work produced and the promptness with which it is completed.
• Quality of Work – The ability displayed and accuracy of work produced, meeting company standards, and requiring little to no rework.
• Judgement/Knowledge of Job – Knowledge of job, techniques, skills, equipment, procedures, materials, etc.
• Attendance/Dependability – Punctuality and attendance.
• Teamwork/Attitude – Willingness and cooperativeness with co-workers and supervisors; ability to accept constructive criticism.
• Initiative/Independence – The degree to which an employee searches out new tasks and expands their ability to perform assigned tasks without direct supervision.
• Adherence to Policy – Follow quality environmental policies and have knowledge of AS9100 and IS14001.
• Adherence to Safety – Follow safety procedures, security protocol, and wear proper PPE.

Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from a four-year college or university and five years related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee may occasionally lift up to 25 pounds.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

American Rheinmetall is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the company’s policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.