Job Summary:
As a Supplier Development Engineer, you will play a key role in identifying, developing, and stabilizing suppliers in sheet metal and machining categories. This role demands a strong foundation in manufacturing processes, technical assessment, and project execution. You will be responsible for supplier evaluation, onboarding, and ensuring successful production ramp-up for New Product Development (NPD) programs. Working under the guidance of the Team Lead, you will drive cost optimization, quality compliance, and timely supplier readiness.
Roles & Responsibilities:
· Supplier Identification & Evaluation: Identify and assess current suppliers for sheet metal and machining based on capability, capacity, quality, and compliance (4M: Man, Machine, Method, Material).
· Onboarding & Documentation: Support supplier audits, compliance checks, and onboarding documentation in coordination with QA and Procurement.
· 1st Batch Provena & PPAP: Plan and execute first batch production trials and ensure timely submission and approval of PPAP documentation.
· Monitoring & Stabilization:



Track supplier performance metrics during the ramp-up phase and assist in resolving quality or delivery issues until full stabilization.
· Cost Benchmarking & VAVE: Participate in cost benchmarking exercises, VAVE projects, and supplier discussions for cost reduction and process improvements.
· Localization Support: Assist in identifying local suppliers and evaluating them for process feasibility and commercial viability.
· Cross-functional Coordination: Work with NPD, QA, and Sourcing teams to ensure supplier deliverables meet project quality and timeline goals.
· Technical Reporting: Maintain structured documentation of supplier evaluations, development status, issues, and corrective actions.
· Compliance & Risk: Ensure supplier adherence to internal technical and quality standards, and support risk mitigation plans through dual sourcing initiatives.
Key Result Areas (KRAs):
1. On-time supp

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