Supplier Development Engineer

Lincoln Electric is the world leader in the engineering, design, and manufacturing of advanced arc welding solutions, automated joining, assembly and cutting systems, plasma and oxy-fuel cutting equipment, and has a leading global position in brazing and soldering alloys. Lincoln is recognized as the Welding Expert for its leading materials science, software development, automation engineering, and application expertise, which advance customers' fabrication capabilities to help them build a better world. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, Lincoln Electric is a $4.2B publicly traded company (NASDAQ:LECO) with over 12,000 employees around the world, with operations in 71 manufacturing and automation system integration locations across 21 countries and maintains a worldwide network of distributors and sales offices serving customers in over 160 countries.

Location: Euclid - 22801
Employment Status: Salary Full-Time
Function: Supply Management/Purchasing
Req ID: 26967

Develop and implement standard supplier development and qualification processes, evaluate potential suppliers, and work with suppliers to ensure that they meet the companys requirements. The goal is to ensure that the company has a reliable and high-quality supplier base that supports its business objectives. This position is responsible for ensuring that the companys suppliers can meet the companys needs and that they align with the companys values and goals.

• Develop and implement supplier development and qualification policies/procedures
• Monitor compliance with suppliers development of qualification policies/procedures
• Manage the process of qualifying new suppliers, including conducting supplier assessments and audits, and audit follow-up/improvements.
• Ensure that existing suppliers meet the company's quality and performance standards
• Provide training to all suppliers and the company internal team for supplier performance scorecard
• Actively support strategic sourcing cost-out projects and new product introduction by working closely with suppliers from development through to production launch, ensuring compliance with processes and coordinating on-time submission of FAI's or PPAPs as required.
• Coach suppliers in the deployment of key business processes such as 8D Problem Solving, Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), PPAP etc
• Drive improvements by utilizing Lean methodologies, supplier scorecards, and conducting supplier audits. Ensure supplier compliance while implementing systematic problem-solving and process improvement plans to consistently meet or exceed defined expectations.
• Educate suppliers on Lincoln internal processes to achieve optimal alignment with Lincoln manufacturing plants.
• Risk Management: Identify and mitigate risks within the supply chain to ensure uninterrupted production and delivery of components

• Bachelors degree in engineering including a minimum of 7 years experience
• ERP experience
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings and specifications
• Excellent analytical & problem-solving skills
• Strong knowledge of supplier qualification and performance management strategies, policies & procedures
• Team player with ability to listen & lead with influence, within a matrix organization
• Ability to travel 25% to 30% which includes some international travel

• Recognized certifications such as ASQ certified supplier quality professional
• Excellent project management skills including leading, prioritization, scheduling, written and oral communication skills.
• Proficiency with SAP & Microsoft Office

• Manage Performance to demonstrate Employee Engagement
• Navigate Organizations to demonstrate a Strong Business Orientation
• Inspire and Motivate Others to demonstrate the Golden Rule
• Set and Measure Objectives to demonstrate Operational Excellence
• Act Strategically to demonstrate Vision and Strategy
• Evaluate and Implement Ideas to demonstrate Solutions and Value
• Lead by example

Lincoln Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to promoting equal employment opportunity for applicants, without regard to their race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited to, lactation), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, and any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.