Key Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and maintaining supplier relationships to ensure quality, cost, and delivery expectations are met
• Work with suppliers to resolve technical issues related to product quality and manufacturing processes
• Support suppliers in meeting customer specifications and industry standards through training, audits, and improvement initiatives
• Identify and help qualify new manufacturing sources for components that are difficult to procure
• Act as a technical liaison between design engineering teams and suppliers to communicate manufacturing requirements and support vendor quoting processes
• Participate in reviewing supplier production processes, schedules, and manufacturing methods to identify improvement opportunities
• Assist with process optimization efforts by gathering and analyzing data related to supplier performance
• Support Process Flow Development and PFMEA activities by helping identify risks and process inefficiencies
• Participate in supplier audits and assist in evaluating compliance with quality and regulatory standards
• Review incoming materials and products to confirm alignment with technical specifications
• Prepare and maintain documentation related to supplier quality, including audit reports, corrective actions, and process updates
• Collaborate with engineering teams to resolve supplier challenges and maintain product quality standards

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, or a related technical field
• At least 1 year of experience in supplier development, quality engineering, or a related role
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to support process improvement initiatives
• Familiarity with quality and risk management methodologies such as DFMEA or PFMEA
• Basic understanding of manufacturing processes and quality control systems
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Ability to communicate effectively with internal teams and external suppliers