Supplier Development Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California, +3 more states.

📋 Description

• Oversee, implement, and take ownership of the Supplier Performance Scorecard and the associated improvement action plans.

• Enhance supplier quality, on-time delivery, cost efficiency, capacity, process capability, compliance, and supply chain consistency.

• Create and execute initiatives aimed at improving supplier performance.

• Evaluate and develop supplier capacity and readiness for manufacturing.

• Lead supplier evaluations, audits, capability assessments, qualification processes, and PPAP reviews.

• Assist in the onboarding, qualification, and readiness of new suppliers.

• Propel continuous improvement through Lean, Six Sigma, root-cause analysis, 8D, and structured problem-solving techniques.

• Identify risks associated with suppliers and spearhead mitigation efforts.

• Address critical supplier performance challenges, including containment, root-cause analysis, corrective actions, and recovery strategies.

• Collaborate with teams in Sourcing, Operations, Quality, Engineering, and Supply Chain.

• Foster strong supplier relationships while ensuring accountability for performance commitments.

• Assess supplier technical capabilities, manufacturing processes, capacity, operational readiness, quality systems, certifications, and compliance standards.

• Evaluate supplier readiness for new products, programs, capacity expansions, transfers, and strategic initiatives.

• Identify gaps in capability or readiness and implement corrective or development plans.

• Organize supplier visits to Legrand manufacturing locations.

• Work with underperforming suppliers on project plans to mitigate supply-chain risks.

• Assist in Quarterly Business Reviews with key suppliers.

• Aid in the development and auditing of Supplier Business Continuity Plans.

⛳️ Requirements

• Background in engineering or technical manufacturing.

• Training or certification in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or similar continuous improvement methodologies.

• Certification in Supplier Quality, Quality Engineering, or related manufacturing fields.

• Experience working with global suppliers and multi-site manufacturing operations.

• Proficiency with supplier scorecards, risk management, capacity assessments, and business continuity planning.

• Knowledge of APQP, FMEA, Control Plans, SPC, MSA, 8D, and other structured quality and supplier development tools.

• Experience in developing suppliers that cater to technically complex, high-volume, or capacity-constrained commodities.

• Ability to utilize KPIs to drive quantifiable improvements in supplier performance.

• Willingness to travel nationally and internationally, approximately 30–50%, as required.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.

• Generous employer 401K matching program.

• Paid time off (PTO) benefits.

• Holiday pay provisions.

• Short-term and long-term disability insurance plans.

• Competitive paid maternity and parental leave policies.

• Bonus opportunities in line with the Company’s incentive programs.

• Paid time off for volunteering activities.

• Access to the Employee Resource Group network.