Supplier Development Process Engineer

Job Overview

Oversees supplier readiness, performance, and development for complex or high-impact suppliers. Leads audits, development plans, and escalations to ensure supplier compliance, risk mitigation, and alignment with business requirements.

Job Requirements

RESPONSIBILITIES

Cross function collaboration:

• Coordinate Procurement, SQE, PDE, MPDE, Engineering Assess and document manufacturing capability, process maturity, and QMS compliance during  PCBA new supplier qualification/Development.


• Engage upstream and downstream raw material partners to improve delivery capability, capacity alignment, and supplier responsiveness.


• Organize and lead regular cross‑functional reviews with PDE, MPDE, and suppliers to address delivery risks, manufacturing readiness, and improvement actions.


• Track and drive closure of cross‑functional and supplier action items, escalating gaps as needed.

NPI stage:

• Provide early manufacturing and engineer support for PCBA commodities from a sourcing and supply chain perspective to support supplier selection decisions (critical).


• Conflict Management: Coordinate and facilitate DFM (Design for Manufacturing) discussions with suppliers, and Engineering to ensure manufacturing requirements are clearly understood and accepted (no design decision ownership).


• Assess and document manufacturing capability, process maturity, and QMS compliance during PCBA new supplier qualification.


• Act as a coordination interface between Procurement and Engineering, ensuring alignment on quality, commercial, and technical expectations without assuming design ownership.

Approved Supplier Management

• Drive yield, process stability, and delivery performance improvements at supplier sites.


• Collaborate with suppliers and key supply chain nodes to improve lead time and delivery reliability, supporting TE sample and production needs.


• Partner with CM and Procurement to support SRM programs for strategic PCBA suppliers, with close tracking of action plan execution.


• Facilitate cross‑functional supplier improvement workshops (e.g. CoPQ reduction, lead time optimization) as a neutral coordinator, ensuring clear ownership and accountability.


• Monitor progress and escalate unresolved issues where action items are not closed as committed.

What your background should look like

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical / Automation/ Mechanical or any Engineering related majors.


• At least 7 years of MPDE experience within PCBA (Industry relevant), connector and cable assembly Quality Management portion. Procurement, supply chain experience


• OR Total years of experience 10+ years in various industries including PCBA.


• Knowledge on specific product and process as required (Connectors, Cable and Cable Assemblies, PCBA Tolerances and Cost Drivers)


• In-depth knowledge of electronic manufacturing processes such as PCBA assembly (SMT/THT), box build, testing, and packaging


• Understanding of supplier capabilities, capacity planning, and EMS operating models


• Familiarity with DFM/DFA (Design for Assembly), component sourcing, and BOM management


• Awareness of quality systems, certifications (ISO 9001,IATF 16949 and IPC- Association Connecting Electronics Industries), and related compliance standards


• Ability to work with EMS partners on cost, yield, lead time, and continuous improvement


• Experience supporting NPI, supplier qualification, and scale-up to mass production


• Expert level with the tools related to supplier APQP process, include but not limited to PPAP, FMEA, CP, MSA, SPC, R@R and 8D methodology is a Plus.


• Demonstrated skills in a matrix environment


• Ability to work across cultures and geographies effectively


• Thorough knowledge of Problem-Solving tools (5-Why, Ishikawa/Fishbone diagrams, Fault Tree Analysis)


• Auditor Skills


• Basic knowledge of GD&T


• Strong Presentation skills


• Strong Communication and negotiation skills


• Strong Coaching skills


• Business acumen regarding part cost structure / breakdown

Competencies