Supplier Development Engineer (Manufacturing)

Location: Tianjin, China; onsite five days per week. Relocation is available. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Company

Manufactures construction and mining equipment, engines, industrial gas turbines, and diesel-electric locomotives, supported by a global dealer network.

What you will do

• Assess supplier quality and verify that incoming products meet manufacturing specifications and legal standards.
• Conduct tests, inspections, evaluations, and supplier quality control audits.
• Monitor supplier defect rates, identify potential flaws, and guide suppliers in reducing defects.
• Support process enhancements, process controls, and quality assurance plans for suppliers.
• Develop and maintain supplier inspection, testing, evaluation, and reporting mechanisms.

Requirements

• Degree or equivalent experience desired.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing standards, procedures, policies, quality management, and process improvement.
• Extensive experience with Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), including testing, validation, documentation, submissions, and compliance monitoring.
• Extensive experience managing supplier performance, quality standards, controls, and supplier relationships.
• Working knowledge of supplier evaluation and certification methods.
• Ability to work onsite in Tianjin five days per week; visa sponsorship is not available.

Culture & Benefits

• Work within a global manufacturing organization focused on sustainable products and communities.
• Relocation is available for this position.
• Equal opportunity employment.