The Supplier Development Engineer develops, implements, leads and drives global supplier quality strategies for key commodity groups. It provides local/regional leadership in the implementation, execution and enforcement of global commodity quality strategies in support of the business growth.
It acts as Center of Expertise for manufacturing process of the respective commodity. Responsibilities include supplier vetting, supplier assessment, strategic sourcing decision, and developing supplier capabilities to meet BW requirements. It defines criteria for quality competitiveness evaluation for new manufacturing technologies, new products and new suppliers and secures highly competitive suppliers for the sourcing pipeline.

BUSINESS IMPACT:

Targeted Commodities: Electronics and Misc. Electronics, Forgings, Die-Castings, Stamping, Bearing and Bushings, Seals and Powdered MetalsSize of commodities: $250mn to $400mn per year.Targeted suppliers: 80 to 100 suppliers.

KEY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Supplier Quality Strategy:

Create, execute, communicate and maintain global supplier quality strategy for commodityCreate and implement Supplier Vetting Strategy, Supplier Capability Assessment, Supplier Selection (Pre-Sourcing) and Development Strategy, and Key Supplier Performance MetricsIn collaboration with Global Commodity Manager, develop and implement supplier quality roadmapCreate and implement global commodity quality requirementsBenchmark suppliers on Best in Commodity production strategiesIdentify new technologies that support BorgWarner's growth and product leadership position in the marketIdentify and develop Suppliers that meet and/or exceed PDS long-term expectations that result in a differentiation in the marketplace. Create supplier quality vetting strategies:Develop process, and roadmaps for vetting process in respective commodityExecute and assess supplier capabilityExecute global quality assessment and Training of suppliers and BW SDEsTrack and communicate global commodity industry trends, manufacturing strategies, technology factors and opportunities in the global market place.Establish KPI to monitor supplier performance over mid and long-term

Supplier Quality Management:

Center of Expertise for manufacturing process of the respective commodityDevelop model for compliance matrix and assess supplier’s competencies to assure quality competitiveness in pursuit of new business opportunities.Lead supplier quality vetting and selection processWork closely with Global Commodity Manager and Engineering to improve Quality/Cost/TimeIdentify quality improvement opportunities. Support and drive continuous improvement programs at suppliers and within BorgWarnerEstablish and lead supplier technical site assessment. Coordinate and perform supplier process audits, corrective action audits, and quality assessment including new supplier assessments in cooperation with GCM and EngineeringParticipate and support key supplier sourcing processLead resolution of quality issues with suppliers. Coordinate cross functional technical problem resolution at or related to supplierServe as escalation role in complex supplier quality related issuesConduct supplier quality training at suppliers to meet BW requirementsDevelop and train local Supplier Development Engineers in the respective commodity

REPORTING STRUCTURE

Reporting directly to the VP, Quality and Operational Excellence

JOB REQUIREMENTS AND QULIFICATIONS

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE (Minimum Qualifications)

Bachelor’s degree from a four-year College or University requiredCommodity experience required10+ years Supply Management experience working in Automotive Production environment preferredIncreasing responsibility in an automotive production environmentProven record in Manufacturing, Supplier Quality and Process Improvement initiativesDemonstrated competence in negotiating skills and assessing vendorsFluency in English and Foreign Language preferredWork as a team playerCritical thinking SkillsExcellent Quality OrientationAbility to provide training, coaching and mentoring to mid-level SDE’sAbility to travel 50%-60% of the timeSix Sigma Black Belt preferredHigh level of discipline and work ethic

CORE COMPETENCIES

Business Acumen

Process Management

Interpersonal Savvy

Organizational Agility

Creativity

Learning on the Fly

Drive for Results

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