Aditi Consulting · 7 hours ago
Supplier Development Engineer
Chillicothe, IL
Contract
Onsite
Mid Level
$56/hr - $58/hr
4+ years expAditi Consulting is seeking a Supplier Development Engineer to ensure the quality of supplies through rigorous testing and assessment. The role involves developing inspection mechanisms, guiding suppliers to improve performance, and maintaining compliance with quality standards.
AppsConsultingInformation TechnologySoftware Engineering
Responsibilities
Ensuring the quality of supplies by conducting tests and assessments on incoming supplies to identify any quality issues; Developing supplier inspection, testing, and evaluation mechanism
Generating reports on supplier quality, by monitoring their defect rates and areas that can lead to potential flaws; Guiding suppliers to reduce these defect rates
Researching the potential vendors, assessing their manufacturing environment, practices, and procedures; Conducting supplier quality control audits to ensure compliance with organizational and federal policies and standards
Supporting suppliers in improving their performance through process enhancements, implementing process controls, and developing quality assurance plans
Process Improvement Focus on evaluating product quality and production methods to drive continuous improvement
Identifies and addresses process inefficiencies
Implements controls and prioritizes high-impact improvements
Escalates systemic issues for organizational resolution
Quality Orientation Commitment to quality management practices that support organizational goals
Uses objective data to drive decisions and eliminate non-value-added activities
Documents learnings for continuous improvement
Addresses root causes, even beyond immediate team scope
Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) Expertise in PPAP elements and submissions to ensure supplier compliance with quality standards
Develops and monitors validation procedures and PPAP execution
Resolves implementation issues and builds stakeholder trust
Reviews documentation and trains others on PPAP levels
Manufacturing Standards, Procedures and Policies Knowledge of manufacturing standards and ability to ensure process compliance
Participates in implementing and improving procedures
Explains rationale and investigates exceptions
Supports development of functional manufacturing policies
Supplier Management - MFG Ability to manage supplier relationships and ensure quality and performance
Monitors supplier performance and resolves discrepancies
Develops standards and maintains strategic partnerships
Manages reporting and record-keeping requirements
Qualification
Required
4+ years of experience
Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering (or Manufacturing engineering)
Experience with Iron and Aluminum Casting (and/or Machined parts & process) and familiarity with Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP)
Exposure to manufacturing environments involving complex engineered components
Ability to navigate supplier relationships and quality systems with confidence
Quality Orientation
Expertise in PPAP elements and submissions to ensure supplier compliance with quality standards
Knowledge of manufacturing standards and ability to ensure process compliance
Skills in evaluating and certifying suppliers using defined methods and criteria
Preferred
Effective Communications Understanding of communication concepts, tools, and techniques to effectively transmit, receive, and interpret information
Delivers constructive feedback and listens without defensiveness
Communicates clearly in presentations and written reports, avoiding unnecessary jargon
Interprets non-verbal cues to enhance understanding
Problem Solving Ability to recognize, anticipate, and resolve operational or process issues using appropriate tools and techniques
Identifies problems and evaluates resolution options
Considers stakeholder perspectives and analyzes risks and benefits
Applies fact-finding and diagnostic tools effectively
Supplier Evaluations and Certification Skills in evaluating and certifying suppliers using defined methods and criteria
Assesses supplier reputation and product quality
Participates in certification processes and documentation
Applies evaluation criteria to support selection decisions
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision benefits
Health savings account option for qualified medical plan enrollments
Accrual of up to 10 paid days off
3 days paid bereavement leave
401(k) plan participation with employer match
Life and disability insurance
Commuter benefits
Dependent care flexible spending account
Accident insurance
Critical illness insurance
Hospital indemnity insurance
Travel reimbursement
Accommodations for work travel
Discretionary performance or recognition bonus
Sick leave
Mobile phone reimbursement as required by state or local law
Company
Aditi Consulting
Aditi Consulting is a firm that stays abreast of offering technological solutions, project management and digital transformation.
1001-5000 employees
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