Supplier Engineer 13349

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SUPPLIER ENGINEER

Seeking a Supplier Engineer with expertise in fabrication, supplier qualification, and manufacturing operations. Responsibilities include managing supplier relationships, conducting qualification processes, and optimizing manufacturing. Required: Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field, 10+ years of experience, and significant travel. Preferred: Professional certifications and proficiency in Office 365 and ERP systems.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Supplier Relationship Management:

• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers.
• Collaborate closely with suppliers to ensure clear communication and mutual understanding of expectations, quality standards, and production timelines.

Supplier Qualification Management:

• Lead the supplier qualification process by evaluating potential suppliers' capabilities, capacities, and quality systems.
• Conduct on-site audits and evaluations to ensure alignment with company standards.

Manufacturing Process Expertise:

• Utilize manufacturing engineering knowledge to assess and improve suppliers' processes.
• Collaborate on process optimization to enhance product quality, cost-effectiveness, and efficiency.

Quality and Compliance Assurance:

• Enforce adherence to quality control protocols, standards, and specifications.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to elevate the quality of supplied components.

Supply Chain Optimization:

• Work with cross-functional teams to streamline supply chain processes, reduce lead times, and mitigate supplier-related risks.

Technical Support and Collaboration:

• Provide guidance to suppliers and address technical challenges during fabrication and manufacturing.
• Collaborate on design for manufacturability (DFM) initiatives to enhance component manufacturability and assembly.

Risk Mitigation and Issue Resolution:

• Proactively identify and address potential issues or bottlenecks in the supply chain and manufacturing processes.
• Implement effective solutions to ensure timely delivery of components.

Recordkeeping and Reporting:

• Maintain accurate records of supplier interactions, audits, and improvement initiatives.
• Generate comprehensive reports to communicate supplier performance and continuous improvement efforts.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Work closely with design, engineering, procurement, and quality assurance teams to align supplier capabilities with product requirements.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Manufacturing, or related field.
• Work Experience: Minimum of 10 years in fabrication, supplier qualification, and manufacturing operations, with expertise in fabrication techniques, manufacturing processes, and quality control.
• Travel Requirements: Extensive remote work with significant travel to key suppliers in Canada and Mexico.

Preferred:

• Certifications: Professional certifications such as CPSM, CSCP, CQE, or CSQP are strongly preferred.
• Skills and Abilities: Excellent critical thinking, communication, and negotiation skills. Proficiency in industry standards, quality management systems, and supply chain dynamics.
• Computer Proficiency: Proficiency in all Office 365 elements and ERP systems.

Business Travel: Significant travel will be required to visit key suppliers in Canada and Mexico.

TriMech Services specializes in placing qualified technical candidates for both temporary and direct hire opportunities. For more information, please visit our website at www.trimech.com.

Company DescriptionTriMech Services specializes in the placement of qualified technical candidates for both temporary and direct hire opportunities. TriMech Services offers a unique approach to matching the specialized skill sets of our candidates specific industries.Company DescriptionTriMech Services specializes in the placement of qualified technical candidates for both temporary and direct hire opportunities. TriMech Services offers a unique approach to matching the specialized skill sets of our candidates specific industries.

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