Sr. Development Supplier Engineer

Overview

Swagelok invites a Sr. Development Supplier Engineer to join the Solon, Ohio team. The role operates first shift with a focus on supplier quality, NDT programs, and continuous improvement across assigned commodities.

• Plans, organizes, and manages supplier quality development strategy activities.
• Develops positive relationships with suppliers and represents Swagelok to executive management.
• Performs audits of existing suppliers, including desk audits, site audits, and annual assessments, and communicates results.
• Conducts supplier selection activities and completes related documentation.
• Identifies and influences improvement activities at suppliers to pursue perfect quality.
• Initiates and facilitates resolution of problems related to Swagelok specifications or methods.
• Participates in establishing and maintaining procedures, processes, and specifications related to assigned commodities and suppliers.
• Executes the Qualified Supplier Process program by providing training and approving supplier packages.
• Coordinates gauge or process capability studies, first article inspections, validation plans, and evaluation requests as needed.
• Leads technical input for strategic sourcing projects, including assessment of supplier capability and specification review.
• Manages medium to large department level projects intended to develop or improve systems and processes.
• Trains and develops suppliers in sound engineering and quality principles.
• Provides direct internal support regarding performance, capability, application, and inspection methods for supplied product.
• Leads technical discussions with suppliers to identify and implement improvements in products and processes.

Education – Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, technical or quality-related field required; advanced problem‑solving training preferred (SPC, DOE).

Experience – 5+ years in manufacturing process design and development, quality planning or engineering, or quality control supervision. ASQ‑CQE preferred. ISO/QS9000 implementation or auditing experience preferred.

Skills & Knowledge – Strong computer skills (Word, PowerPoint, Project, Excel); advanced statistical data analysis; proficiency in metrology and inspection methods;
Lean and Total Quality concepts; preventive control planning and process validation; disciplined problem solving and quality and manufacturing systems auditing.

• ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state and local standards compliance.
• Domestic and international travel less than 10% of the time.

Swagelok offers a Total Rewards package focusing on health and wellness, competitive compensation, retirement planning, and supplemental rewards.

Click ‘Apply Now’ to the role, upload your resume, and complete the application. Qualified candidates will be contacted for a phone interview.

Swagelok is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants are selected without regard to race, ethnicity, creed, color, religion, sex, pregnancy-related medical conditions, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, veteran/military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected characteristic under federal, state or local law. Swagelok will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Ohio state law.