StaffBright has a great Supplier Development Engineer opportunity available near the Novi, MI area with a Tier-1 automotive supplier!

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with the clients global divisions to identify, develop, launch, and maintain supply base that aligns with global sourcing strategy
• Lead new program launches with supply base ensuring alignment with the Supplier APQP (Advanced Product & Quality Planning) process and client requirements to develop suppliers and products to the point of successful/on-time PPAP (Production Part Approval Process) and full production readiness
• Lead supplier PPAP process, validating the accuracy of all quality documentation and process data
• Validate and approve supplier changes, manufacturing processes, and quality systems
• Provide technical assistance in developing quality systems and other support as needed, partnering with suppliers to improve quality performance
• Performs capability assessments with key suppliers to evaluate the application of advanced quality tools, manufacturing capabilities, material management, and lean maturity
• Support the company divisions and supply base through containment, root cause analysis, and long-term corrective actions during critical delivery or quality issues
• Manage global supplier database, performance and scorecard systems, as well as required corrective actions
• Develop, improve, and document standardized global supplier development processes
• Support efforts to identify and qualify new suppliers
• Ensure suppliers obtain or maintain applicable certifications (i.e. IATF 16949, CQI9, etc.) Perform annual supplier audits as required.
• Understand part characteristics, processes, and required process controls to monitor and achieve required specifications

What We Need From You

To be considered for this role, candidates must have the following experience and skills:

• 3 years’ supplier development experience within the Tier 1 automotive industry.
• Ability to read blueprints and product specifications
• Core tools - Auditing, APQP, FMEA, PPAP, root cause, problem solving.
• Strong analytical and technical skills
• Strong Tenure

The Perks

• Competitive Benefits and PTO
• 401k matching
• Stable, Global Company

StaffBright - Who We Are

• StaffBright matches professionals to rewarding Finance, IT, Engineering, and Sales and Marketing opportunities with industry-leading organizations helping accelerate careers while delivering excellent results for our client companies. At StaffBright, we work closely with our clients, recruiters, and candidates to ensure that talent needs are fulfilled quickly, and with the right individual. StaffBright is proud to be a recipient of Best of Staffing in 2020!