Supplier Partner Development Engineer

Company Description

Do you want to shape the world of tomorrow and work on innovative projects? Then you're a good fit for us! We are a global engineering group with 15,000 employees and 140 locations worldwide. With our services, we are driving the topics of energy efficiency, climate protection and decarbonization and developing tech industries into new dimensions.

In the United States, the world of SEGULA Technologies Experts revolves around industries such as automotive, software, energy and life sciences. As an independent player, we support OEMs and suppliers with personal engineering services. Take advantage of new opportunities and take on exciting tasks and attractive positions with direct customer assignment.

Job Description

• Drive and manage supplier performance with focus on quality, delivery, cost, and technical support.

• Analyze supplier capacity and investment needs.

• Identify and resolve production and process issues at supplier sites.

• Provide technical assistance to underperforming suppliers.

• Promote a zero-tolerance approach to supplier disruptions affecting operations or customer satisfaction.

• Support supply chain resiliency and potential supplier resourcing initiatives.

• Collaborate closely with internal and global teams for knowledge sharing and best practices.

• Respond to supplier delivery crises to maintain continuous parts supply.

• Ensure supplier operational excellence and develop corrective action plans.

• Apply problem-solving techniques and lessons learned tailored to each supplier issue.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess and correct supplier production system weaknesses.

• Monitor and mitigate high-risk supplier issues.

• Lead and implement sustainable solutions for abnormal production processes.

• Support all product lifecycle phases, from start of production to aftermarket.

• Represent purchasing and supplier development functions at supplier sites.

• Escalate issues as necessary to prevent disruptions in operations.

• Adhere to corporate processes, codes of conduct, and operational guidelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required (preferably in Engineering, Supply Chain, or Business Management).

• Experience in supply chain, supplier quality/development, or production.

• Strong background in manufacturing engineering, supplier crisis management, or operational troubleshooting.

• Strong sense of urgency, commitment, and accountability.

• Capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Effective in handling uncertainty and resolving unfamiliar challenges.

• Strong leadership, collaboration, and communication skills.

• Ability to give actionable feedback and drive supplier performance.

• Customer-focused with a commitment to internal and external satisfaction.

• Preparedness to travel frequently and on short notice.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.