Senior Supplier Development Engineer (Manufacturing)

Location: Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, United States; hybrid workplace with regular domestic and international travel of up to 30%+. Relocation is available. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available now or in the future.

Salary: $86,500–$126,800 annually, plus eligibility for an annual discretionary bonus.

Company

hirify.global is a global marine recreation company, with Mercury Marine manufacturing recreational marine propulsion engines, boats, services, and parts.

What you will do

• Develop, support, and maintain supplier processes and components across purchased commodities, including casting, machining, and internal engine components.
• Investigate supplier defects and quality issues, lead root-cause analysis, and implement permanent corrective and preventive actions.
• Monitor supplier impact, quality, delivery, and cost performance through metrics and monthly scorecards.
• Support new product development, design reviews, launch readiness, capacity and capability reviews, and supplier audits.
• Develop and review PPAP documentation, including process flows, control plans, FMEAs, measurement systems analysis, and material analysis.
• Lead cross-functional improvement initiatives and supplier training focused on quality, delivery, productivity, and cost.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, quality, or a related technical discipline.
• At least 5 years of hands-on engineering and quality or supplier-quality experience.
• Working knowledge of APQP, PPAP, process control plans, FMEA, DOE, SPC, GD&T, and corrective-action processes.
• Ability to interpret complex drawings, use 3D CAD and mold-flow software, and conduct advanced failure analysis.
• Demonstrated experience working directly with suppliers on product development, process development, problem-solving, and product lifecycle support.
• Current authorization to work in the United States is required.

Nice to have

• Experience with plastics processing, thermoplastics, or extruded materials in production environments.
• Experience in supply chain or procurement and advanced proficiency in APQP/PPAP.
• Knowledge of materials science, modeling and simulation, statistical methods, and design of experiments.
• Experience creating and using Tableau or Power BI KPIs.

Culture & Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Paid vacation, 401(k) with up to a 4% company match, and a company-contributed Health Savings Account.
• Well-being program and product purchase discounts.
• Work in a collaborative, fast-paced environment focused on innovation, quality excellence, and continuous improvement.
• Regular travel is required, including occasional overnight and short-notice travel for supplier escalations and continuity activities.