Supplier Development Engineer

United in Performance. Inspired by Innovation.

The Supplier Development Engineer is responsible for developing, improving, and securing the ability of the supplier base to deliver products that are aligned with Quality, Delivery and Cost expectations. This will be accomplished through supplier related activities such as supplier assessment, APQP, problem solving, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities:

• Evaluate, qualify, and develop suppliers to meet organizational requirements
• Measure and assess supplier's performance
• Facilitate new supplier setup process and maintain supplier mater data
• Identify and drive continuous supplier improvement activities
• Develop supplier audit plans and coordinate with cross functional sourcing and quality teams to execute
• Monitor and update ERP system with supplier audit and business code of practice results to ensure supplier master data accuracy and supplier compliance
• Act as liaison between supplier and Epiroc engineering to ensure adequate specifications are provided to suppliers to meet quality fit, form, and function expectations
• Formulate root cause and corrective action plans to address systemic issues impacting supplier performance
• Proactively work with suppliers to implement business process improvement measures
• Develop partnerships with suppliers and provide training and support to decrease the risks associated with non-conforming material
• Improve end-to-end supplier performance through increasing capacity, improving supply chain responsiveness, and raising performance standards, without sacrificing quality
• Participate in new product development, special projects, and process improvement projects as required
• Collaborate with supplier development colleagues worldwide and support global supplier development activities when applicable
• Provide guidance, direction, and leadership to others
• Take part and support internal ISO audits
• Ensure supplier compliance with Epiroc's Business Code of Practice, applicable laws, regulations, restrictions, and standards

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering
• Minimum of 5+ years of job related experience
• Well versed in manufacturing procedures, quality processes, and engineering discipline
• Experience in developing and implementing vendor qualification
• Knowledge and experiences of Quality/APQP including: PPAP process, FMEA, and Control Plan
• Strong understanding of Lean and Six Sigma methodologies
• Proven experience in project management
• Analytical mindset
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Detailed oriented
• Takes initiative
• Customer-focused and goal-oriented
• Creative mindset
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Positive attitude with mindset that there is always a better way
• 35% travel may be required to visit key domestic and international suppliers
• Must possess exceptional integrity to handle supplier relationships objectively and to maintain confidentiality of shared information while dealing with competitive suppliers
• Fluency in Spanish and English a plus

Competencies:

• Analytical mindset
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Detailed oriented
• Takes initiative
• Customer-focused and goal-oriented
• Creative mindset
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Positive attitude with mindset that there is always a better way

Benefits:

Benefits eligibility begins the 1st of the month after the start date

• Health care eligibility - including medical, dental, vision, prescription and telemedicine
• Wellness Program
• Employee discounts
• Short and long-term disability insurance
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) and Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k) plan
• Direct deposit
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Paid Vacation

Life at Epiroc:

We are Epiroc, a leading productivity partner for the mining and infrastructure industries. By joining Epiroc, you can expect an atmosphere of creativity and innovation, 'Dare to Think New.' With innovative technology, we develop and produce innovative drill rigs, rock excavation, and construction tools. The company was founded in Stockholm, Sweden, and has passionate people supporting and collaborating with customers in more than 150 countries.

Employment at Epiroc Drilling Solutions LLC is "at-will," which means that either you or the company can terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without prior notice, and for any reason not prohibited by statute, in accordance with state and federal guidelines. All employment is continued on that basis. No supervisor, manager, or executive of the company, other than the General Manager in signed writing, has any authority to alter the foregoing. The signature of this document serves as an acknowledgment of receipt and does not create a contract of employment.

Epiroc Drilling Solutions LLC is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Note: This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the job. Employees are held accountable for all duties of the job.