Supplier Development Engineer

enhance their capability, improve quality and delivery performance, and ensure readiness for engineering changes and new product launches. You will collaborate closely with Supply Chain, Quality, Engineering, and Plant Operations.

This position is ideal for a technically-oriented engineer who thrives in supplier environments, enjoys autonomy and field work, and drives measurable improvements.

Key Responsibilities

Supplier Assessment & Qualification

• Lead Supplier Site Assessments (SSA) and capability audits (onsite & virtual).

• Evaluate new suppliers and support sourcing decisions through feasibility and industrialization reviews.

• Lead corrective action closure (CAR) and ensure robust qualification.

Supplier Performance & Capability Development

• Drive improvement plans to meet quality (DPPM/DMR), delivery, and capacity targets.

• Perform maturity assessments and guide suppliers through process stability and capability upgrades.

• Support suppliers through escalations, performance recovery, and continuous improvement initiatives.

NPI / PROLaunch Support

• Ensure supplier readiness for engineering changes and new product introductions (NPI).

• Support APQP deliverables: PPAP, MSA, SPC, control plans, capability validation.

• Partner with Engineering, Commodity Managers, Plant Quality and Global SQ.

Quality Systems & Standards

• Promote and deploy Eaton Supplier Quality & Development standards across the CE/EE region.

• Provide coaching and training for plant SQEs and local teams.

• Ensure supplier alignment with EQMS, ISO 9001 and OpA expectations.

Qualifications:

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Automation, Industrial preferred).

• Min. 5 years in supplier development, supplier quality or manufacturing engineering.

• Expertise in at least one key process: plastic injection molding, metal fabrication, industrial assembly.

• Strong command of APQP, PPAP, MSA, SPC, and supplier audits.

• Proficiency in structured problem solving (8D, RCA, Ishikawa).

• Fluent English + willingness to travel ~50% across CE/EE.

Preferred

• Experience with LV/MV electrical components or electromechanical manufacturing.

• Familiarity with NPI / launch readiness (PROLaunch or APQP).

• Multinational supplier management exposure.

Soft Skills

• Strong communication and influencing skills.

• Ability to work independently in supplier environments.

• Analytical, structured, proactive mindset.

• Comfortable in cross-functional and multicultural settings.

Why joining us?

• Opportunity to work on global marketing initiatives with impact across markets.

• Hands-on experience in Agile content development processes.

• Insight into product marketing strategy, digital communication, and global product launches.

• Collaborative international environment with exposure to diverse teams and disciplines.

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