Supplier Development Engineer, Staff

JOB TITLE: Supplier Development Engineer

Location: Chennai, India

TRAVEL 50% to 70%

POSITION SUMMARY
The primary function of the SDE is to coordinate Supplier APQP activity for New Product Launch components in compliance with APQP procedures. Early involvement in supplier vetting, quality system assessment, prior to sourcing. Identify, plan and implement Supplier Continuous Improvement activities via Kaizen and/or Six Sigma methodologies. Determine disposition of Supplier PPAP submissions, Supplier process change request, drive flawless launch activities for new program, lead/support Supplier onsite audit and corrective actions verification, drive supplier improvement activities and train Suppliers to BW & OEM expectations/requirements.
Be the team resources for electrical commodities by providing knowledge of electrical commodities, skill and support to the plant /program teams. To support the plant SQE timely and effective pr...