Supplier Development Engineer

How You Will Make an Impact
The primary responsibilities of this position are to ensure proper alignment of our inbound supply chain, to drive for continuous improvement of our cost position, to be actively involved with supplier development and product improvement in support of strategic Procurement business strategies.

The Nuts and Bolts

Develop, lead, and implement business cost reduction strategies to improve Reading's cost position without sacrificing quality
Interface with Reading and JBPCO Procurement teams to prioritize supplier development and sourcing needs to improve cost competitiveness or supply constraints
Lead vendor initial qualification through the Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), ensuring vendor products meet legislative, customer and Reading Engineering requirements
Specify new or existing product acceptance/test criteria in collaborating with engineering and quality departments as needed
Resolution of supplier quality issues and management of supplier quality performance
Track the supplier's performance indicators, based on their scorecards and rankings, to facilitate and develop the supply base's ability to consistently meet or exceed defined expectations
Research external market information, industry leading companies, technologies, products and processes to identify potential sources and suppliers. Keep up with current and developing manufacturing and engineering changes that concern product quality
Deliver results as measured by key metrics, such as cost savings, supplier VA/VE, and corrective & preventative action closure
Support product development and improvement teams by sourcing new technologies from qualified suppliers while leading the qualification process
Responsible for leading the solution for supplier component concerns, Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), Supplier Value Analysis/Value Engineering (VA/VE) support, supplier component development and supplier cost improvements
Evaluate, coordinate and support sourcing opportunities in US and LCC (Low Cost Country) regions
Be the liaison between Procurement and Engineering (i.e. new part or current part changes, ECN's, Master Data and drawing corrections, etc.). Work with Engineering (Design and Manufacturing Engineers) team through the change order process to define process parameters and criteria to ensure supplier process capability is effective to meet product and process requirements
Challenge existing suppliers to recommend more cost effective and/or more reliable products that will improve our competitive position
Act as consultant to communicate and coach the Quality, Manufacturing, Engineering and Procurement organizations to drive cost effective improvements to Quality and Manufacturing processes, minimizing waste, introduce new products and improve product design
Provide technical expertise and leadership to sourcing and development of suppliers with respect to technology, performance, quality, cost, logistics and delivery
Provide leadership during investigations of major problems and or special projects focusing on developing working relationships with suppliers and the supply chain with regard to product development and procurement of parts
Once qualified, drive supplier actions to verify part and process quality at the supplier's location to reduce the need for incoming inspection.

Required Credentials

Bachelor's degree in Engineering. Mechanical Engineering / MBA preferred but not required
Minimum 5 years' experience in supplier quality or supplier development, and/or 3 years' experience within Reading Engineering
Experience in Manufacturing and/or truck equipment industry
Prior experience with cross-functional program management to qualify new components, supporting issues with current production, developing new suppliers to reduce cost, increase capacity, and auditing suppliers to ensure process conformance
Continuous improvement experience including Lean or Six Sigma
Proficient in reading and interpreting blueprints, drawings, specifications and regulations
PC skills including MS Office, Auto CAD and Solidworks

How We Make an Impact
At Reading Truck, we have more than 65 years of industry leadership in the manufacture, distribution, and enhancement of work truck bodies. As the world's largest upfitter of work trucks, we continue to experience rapid growth through our expanding network of more than 20 locations across North America. Take the next step in your career and come get paid to play with trucks!

Some of Our Total Rewards
We offer big company perks with small company culture:

Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision and Life
401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match
Paid Parental Leave
Tuition Reimbursement
10 Paid Holidays
Generous Footwear, Eyewear, and Safety Equipment Discount Program
Paid Training and Development Programs

J.B. Poindexter & Co., Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without…