Kalmar · 10 hours ago
Supplier Development Engineer
Ottawa, KS
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
5+ years expKalmar is a global leader in sustainable material handling equipment and services, dedicated to moving goods in critical supply chains. The Supplier Development Engineer will execute sourcing supplier development processes to enhance supplier performance and mitigate risks related to quality, delivery, capacity, and sustainability.
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Responsibilities
Lead supplier development activities from pre-production to the start of production
Qualify suppliers through onsite assessments, adhering to the Supplier Approval and Risk Management processes
Maintain, improve, and continuously develop supplier quality and delivery performance in line with the Category Strategy
Manage part and process assurance to meet project targets and timelines
Collaborate with stakeholders to manage the decision process for supplier escalation
Conduct audits to improve underperforming suppliers, aligned with the supplier improvement strategy
Support Category Strategy and suppliers in Continuous Improvement workshops, applying Lean methodology/ Six Sigma and tools
Lead proactive activities with suppliers to improve quality, capability, capacity, and drive cost reductions
Qualification
Required
B.Sc., M.Sc. In --Engineering - quality, process and production or MBA preferred or equivalent experience
Minimum 5 years in supplier development role, supplier quality, supply chain management, and/or manufacturing/process engineering within a component manufacturing company, emphasizing a strong quality mindset
Capacity planning and supply chain management
Lead auditor experience of Supplier onboarding process and CI projects
Project Management NPD / NPI representing SDE in preparation for SOP
Continuous improvement mindset, including change leadership and management with a process focus
Proficiency in Google Sheets, Google Slides, Google Docs, and Project Management tools
Experience communicating with diverse cultures and nationalities
Main manufacturing process competence in EV and Electric manufacturing processes and controls
Background and competence in Project Management
CI and Development initiative with Suppliers - 'Hands on' needed activities
Strong Problem solving competence
Competence in Supplier Quality Assurance (APQP/PPAP or similar)
Knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and other relevant ISO standards
Benefits
Comprehensive healthcare options
Matching 401K
Performance based annual bonus system
3 weeks paid time off
11 holidays
Company
Kalmar
Kalmar provides cargo handling solutions and services to ports, terminals, distribution centres and heavy industry.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$210.11M2024-12-13Post Ipo Debt· $210.11M
2024-07-05IPO
Leadership Team
Karri Keskinen
Head of Global Sales, Horizontal Transportation
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