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Job Description
Job Description
Title : Supplier Development Engineer 1 (57721-1)
Location : Morton, IL (Hybrid - M, F remote; T, W, Th onsite)
Duration : 12 months
Pay Rate : $31-35 / hour (W2 Benefits & Swoon covers 50% of Benefits) OR $38-41 / hour (C2C)
Interview Process : One round, virtual - Targeted start early March 2025
Job Description :
The Supplier Development Engineer (SDE) provides technical expertise and leadership to ensure robust quality plans and continuous improvement processes within the supplier network. The role focuses on Quality, Cost, Logistics, Delivery, and Management (QCLDM) while maintaining compliance with corporate and industry standards.
Key Responsibilities :
- Assess potential suppliers through on-site QCLDM audits.
- Drive the implementation of Lean, BIQ, and APQP methodologies.
- Review supplier capacity and ensure production readiness through PPAP submission reviews.
- Monitor supplier adherence to Process Change Notification (PCN) requirements.
- Provide technical leadership and strategic support for supplier process control.
- Collaborate with suppliers to ensure adequate resources, training, tooling, and process controls.
- Conduct quality management system audits and Supplier Evaluation Surveys (SES).
- Review and validate 8D permanent corrective action plans.
- Support Supplier Performance Management Reviews (SPM) and Supplier Excellence Recognition (SER) certification.
- Assist with root cause corrective actions (RCCA) and supplier quality issue resolution.
- Engage in Six Sigma initiatives to drive continuous improvement.
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Why This Opportunity?
This role offers the chance to work with a globally recognized leader in the heavy equipment manufacturing industry. It provides a dynamic work environment, exposure to world-class supply chain practices, and the opportunity to collaborate with top industry professionals on cutting-edge projects. Employees gain unparalleled opportunities for career growth and skill development while making a meaningful impact on a global scale.
Company Description
Come get Swoon’d!!
Swoon handles the staffing need of over 80 Fortune 500 clients.
We have won Best and Brightest Companies to Work for in the Nation Award 6 years in a row.
Swoon was also awarded the Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Private Companies in the US from 2016 – 2020.
Company Description
Come get Swoon’d!! Swoon handles the staffing need of over 80 Fortune 500 clients. We have won Best and Brightest Companies to Work for in the Nation Award 6 years in a row. Swoon was also awarded the Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Private Companies in the US from 2016 – 2020.
Salary : $38 - $41
