Supplier Development Engineer

PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT • Collaborate closely with the design team to translate design concepts into manufacturable and high-quality products. • Oversee the entire product development lifecycle, development, prototyping, validation, and production, including cost reduction and quality improvement efforts. • Design (3D and 2D) components that meet project requirements while being manufacturable. MANUFACTURING\QUALITY • Ensure parts and frames received from suppliers meet specification. • Organize testing and corresponding samples to ensure all products meet testing requirements. • Work closely with manufacturing partners to review processes, collaborate with them on process improvement and value enhancement opportunities • Research advanced technology and processes to support new project requirements for both design and manufacturing purposes. • Drive supplier advanced product quality planning (APQP) to meet quality and timing expectations for production part approval (PPAP) • Perform root cause analysis and work with engineering and quality teams to implement robust solutions. DATA MANAGEMENT • Manage Product information: Drawings, approvals, test results, development project specification and descriptions. • Maintain Development Project status & timeline in PLM systems • Send Weekly Report(s) Every Monday on project status SUPPLY CHAIN • Helping to discover new sourcing options & new technologies and introduce them to the team for future business consideration • Support supplier evaluations and audits as needed • Provide supplier feedback continuous ensuring cross functional alignment on sourcing strategies