ADB SAFEGATE · 3 weeks ago
Supplier Development Engineer (Electronics)
Columbus, OH
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expADB SAFEGATE is focused on powering innovation and ensuring operational excellence across the organization. The Supplier Development Engineer (Electronics) is responsible for managing and improving the performance, quality, and capability of the supplier base, ensuring quality support during the design and development of new products.
Aerospace
Hiring Manager
Wendy Taylor Loeser
Responsibilities
Actively engagement during the ADB Safegate Product Development Process (PDP)
Conducting new supplier & location assessments and audits, with strong engagement during supplier selection and sourcing process
Responsible for PCBA, Modules, Electronics & Electromechanical Components
Leading APQP and PPAP activities with suppliers for new products & engineering changes
Working with cross functional teams to ensure challenges for future component technologies and roadmaps are met in our Supplier Development programs
Supporting our change management process to properly risk-assess and qualify any changes proposed by our suppliers
Actively engage suppliers in design and engineering reviews
Leading design reviews and manufacturing feasibility assessments with internal cross functional teams and suppliers
Reviewing and approving supplier Process Flow, PFMEA & Control Plans, ensuring key product and process characteristics are covered
Identifying and mitigating risks in supplier manufacturing processes to ensure flawless launch
Analysing pre-launch supplier data and proactively drive continuous improvement efforts
Supporting the resolution of complex quality concerns from root cause analysis to identification of corrective & preventive actions
Conducting training and workshops for suppliers on quality tools and techniques to ensure they meet ADB Safegate and Customer Requirements
Ability to travel approximately 30% domestically or internationally to visit suppliers and conduct audits & on-site assessments
Qualification
Required
Bachelors or Masters Degree in Engineering or a related technical field
Minimum of 5-8 years of experience in supplier quality or development engineering
Strong background in working with PCBA, Modules, Electromechanical, & Electronics components
Proficiency in quality tools such as FMEA, PPAP, APQP, SPC, MSA and 8D Methodology
Strong interpersonal and communication skills to engage with cross-functional teams and suppliers
Experience with quality control methodologies: 6 Sigma, QC tools, 8D methodology
Ability to travel approximately 30% domestically or internationally to visit suppliers and conduct audits & on-site assessments
Preferred
Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or Certified ISO9001/IATF16949 Lead Auditor
Professional knowledge of products and systems used in aviation or airport industry
Professional knowledge of relevant international and national standards (FAA, ICAO, etc.)
Fluency in English is mandatory, other languages are an asset
Benefits
Competitive compensation packages, including health benefits etc.
Company
ADB SAFEGATE
ADB SAFEGATE is a provider of solutions that boost efficiency, improve safety, raise environmental sustainability.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (2)
2022 (2)
2021 (2)
2020 (1)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2017-07-15Acquired
2017-01-01Private Equity
Leadership Team
Laurent Dubois
Chief Executive Officer
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