Schindler Elevator Corporation (U.S.) · 1 day ago
Sr Supplier Development Engineer
Schindler Elevator Corporation is a leader in urban mobility solutions, providing elevators, escalators, and moving walks. The Sr Supplier Development Engineer will manage supplier relationships and improve manufacturing processes to enhance quality and reduce costs.
Mechanical Or Industrial Engineering
Responsibilities
Provide input for the development of business plans and manage the implementation of projects to ensure the achievement of strategic and tactical supply chain management goals
Participate in the selection of suppliers and contract development activities
Develop internal communication strategy and drives the required change management programs to support implementation
Interface with R&D Engineering in support of design and manufacturing capabilities, make or buy decisions, problem resolution and process improvement, and developing a specific component strategy roadmap
Support pre-production purchasing activities, facilitates transition of component purchasing from R&D to production
Evolve supplier's capabilities to improve the quality and reduce cost of component manufacturing
Assist with the development of process specifications and provide technical support to suppliers, quality assurance and prod operations
Identify and execute material and labor cost reduction and quality improvements for outsourced components
Visit supplier sites to help create/audit supplier processes, and offer technical support to ensure product quality, cost and delivery targets are met
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering
Knowledge of manufacturing, quality control, strategic and tactical purchasing, and experience negotiating business agreements
Experience with structured problem solving including 8D and RCCA with emphasis on action tracking and execution at the suppliers
Comprehension of LEAN manufacturing with LEAN / Six Sigma experience
Expertise with key supplier quality processes including PFMEA, PPAP, etc
Professional understanding of international project/change management
Preferred
Master of Science in Engineering
Black Belt
Experience with elevator systems and its components
Benefits
Fully vested 401k match, up to 7% of total eligible compensation.
Competitive Medical, Dental and Vision Plans - Effective from first day of hire.
3 weeks’ vacation which increases with tenure, 7 sick days, 3 floating holidays and 8 Company Observed Holidays.
Tuition Reimbursement - Eligible after 6 months of service.
Parental Leave – 100% base pay for 6 consecutive weeks within first year of a child’s birth or adoption.
A wide range of development opportunities to boost your professional and leadership growth.
Company
Schindler Elevator Corporation (U.S.)
North American operation of the Swiss-based company, a leading global elevator and escalator provider.
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