Supplier Development Engineer
Join our client as a Supplier Development Engineer and shape the future of high-precision manufacturing by building and elevating top-tier suppliers.
Description
Role Overview: The Supplier Development Engineer will be responsible for improving the performance and capabilities of our suppliers. This includes identifying areas for improvement, implementing action plans, and collaborating closely with suppliers to ensure alignment with our client's standards and requirements. The position requires a proactive approach in supplier development to enhance the quality, delivery, and cost-effectiveness of supplies.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct supplier assessments to identify opportunities for improvement in quality, delivery, and cost.
- Develop and implement supplier development plans, including training and support initiatives.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including quality assurance, engineering, and procurement, to address supplier-related issues.
- Monitor supplier performance through KPIs and provide feedback to suppliers for continuous improvement.
- Work with suppliers to resolve quality issues, conducting root cause analysis and leading corrective actions.
- Facilitate supplier performance audits and maintain all related documentation.
- Support the sourcing team in capability assessments and the selection of new suppliers.
- Drive initiatives aimed at improving supply chain efficiency and reducing costs.
Requirements
Education & Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or metallurgy (advantage)
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in supplier development, quality assurance, or manufacturing engineering.
Skills & Competencies:
- Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and supply chain management principles.
- Experience in quality control methods, including Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to perform root cause analysis.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with suppliers and internal teams.
- Ability to travel to supplier sites as needed.
- Proficiency in data analysis tools and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Department
- Engineering
- Locations
- Arad
About Sales Consulting
As a leading provider of Human Resources consulting services in Transylvania, we deliver regional coverage and specialized expertise across four core areas: recruitment and selection, personnel leasing, assessment centers and HR consultancy. With a strong and consistent presence on the Romanian market, we continue to consolidate our position through a strategic commitment to continuous improvement and alignment with evolving business needs.
Our success is founded on the professionalism of our services, the multidisciplinary capabilities of our consulting team, and the long-standing partnerships we maintain with clients who rely on our support in navigating complex HR challenges.
We collaborate with organizations across a broad range of industries, including IT&C, automotive, outsourcing, pharmaceutical, banking, FMCG and others, building sustainable, long-term relationships that contribute to their organizational growth.
Guided by the principles of client orientation, teamwork, flexibility, excellence, dedication, and responsibility, we remain focused on delivering measurable value and consistently high-quality services to our partners.