Supplier Development Engineer

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At Electrolux, a leading global appliance company, we strive every day to shape living for the better for our consumers, our people, and our planet. We share ideas and collaborate so that together, we can develop solutions that deliver enjoyable and sustainable living.

Come join us as you are. We believe diverse perspectives make us stronger and more innovative. In our global community of people from 100+ countries, we listen to each other, actively contribute, and grow together.

Join us in our exciting quest to build the future home.

All about the role:

We’re on the hunt for a resourceful Supplier Development Engineer who is not just looking for a job, but a career filled with opportunity, global challenge, and excitement. This role is pivotal in driving and assisting our strategic suppliers towards achieving enduring enhancements in their performance.

As a Supplier Development Engineer, you will be at the forefront of process efficiency, including but not limited to automation, digitalisation, resource optimisation, and flexibility. You will also be responsible for scouting new technologies that can provide a competitive edge to our suppliers.

Your role will extend beyond process improvements. You will also play a key role in shaping the organizational setup of our suppliers, ensuring that they are structured for success in a global environment with a particular focus on cost structure.

What you’ll do:

• develop a collaborative relationship with key peers (Purchasing, Quality, Operations and R&D and other relevant stakeholders)
• closely cooperate with Purchasing in developing and keeping a strong relationship with the Suppliers;
• plan, organize and drive the Supplier Development activities on running business including
  • Use supplier development tools like, Lean assessment, Process mapping, Value Stream mapping, etc. to identify weak areas and propose improvements.
  • Define together with Electrolux management and suppliers’ improvements areas (KPI and targets) and priorities.
  • Evaluation, together with the team, if support functions needed for special topics and ensure their participation.
  • monitoring of the follow-up action plan, constant check of the data consistency and proper project execution and timing.
  • check of compliance to the compulsory documents (nomination form, commitment letter and benefit sharing agreement) and Electrolux procedures.

• Take active part in the Supplier Early Involvment initiatives on new projects by providing proper insight concerning design, process, automation opportunity, packaging standardisation and optimisation of logistic flow, in alignment with the team.

Qualifications required:

• University degree (Industrial Engineering preferred or any other technical degree).

• Purchasing experience is considered as a plus.

• Multi-year experience (at least 3 years) in Manufacturing, Quality or Purchasing, in a multinational environment, as well as in adjacent disciplines like Logistics, Supply Chain are welcomed.

• Basic knowledge of Lean Manufacturing Tools and Techniques (VSM, TPM, OEE, 5S, SMED, line balancing, wastes elimination).

• Basic knowledge in Quality and material flow.

• Basic experience in suppliers process and cost drivers.

Where you’ll be:

This position will be based at our Corporate Office in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Benefits highlights:

• Hybrid work model

• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance from day one.

• Competitive holiday and vacation time off program

• Retirement Savings Plan (401(k)) with relevant company contribution.

• Discounted products and an EAP upon hire and tuition reimbursement after 12 months of service

As part of Electrolux, we will continuously invest in you and your development. There are no barriers to where your career could take you.

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