SoTalent is seeking a Senior Supplier Development Engineer to drive supplier performance and operational excellence within a complex manufacturing environment. This role involves leading supplier development strategies, enhancing supplier relationships, and ensuring delivery against quality, cost, and performance targets.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute a comprehensive supplier development strategy aligned with business goals
- Establish and monitor supplier performance standards across quality, cost, and delivery
- Conduct regular supplier assessments and implement improvement plans
- Lead and mentor a team of supplier development engineers
- Drive accountability, capability building, and successful project delivery
- Apply Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to improve efficiency, reduce cycle times, and optimize lead times
- Assess supplier capacity and implement plans to meet production demands and scale output
- Build strong partnerships with suppliers to enable long-term growth and performance
- Drive initiatives to improve supplier readiness across multiple production platforms
- Partner with sourcing, procurement, engineering, quality, and production teams
- Ensure alignment across the supply chain to achieve consistent delivery and performance
- Develop and maintain metrics, dashboards, and performance reports
- Track supplier milestones, risks, and progress against targets
- Travel domestically and internationally to engage directly with suppliers
Requirements:
- 6+ years' experience in supplier development, engineering, or related leadership roles
- Strong knowledge of supplier management, manufacturing, and supply chain operations
- Experience with Lean Six Sigma methodologies
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and strategic planning skills
- Proven ability to lead teams and influence stakeholders
- Project management and financial acumen
- Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Aerospace, Chemical, Electrical or similar)
- Lean Six Sigma Green/Black Belt certification
- Experience across manufacturing, quality, sourcing, or procurement
- Strong risk management and change leadership capability