Supplier Development Engineer

Schaumburg, IL
Full Time
Engineering
Experienced
 The Supplier Development Engineer will leverage experience as a digital manufacturing engineer to develop the production resources for On-demand Manufacturing services and Custom products categories.  Through effective supply chain management, this role qualifies, develops, and manages digital manufacturing suppliers of meviy industrial components and products to continuously improve meviy’s overall digital manufacturing capabilities.
  • Develop and enhance digital MTO manufacturing process at production sites by collaborating with suppliers.
  • Support back-end system and CAM development and improvements for utilization in the supplier manufacturing processes.
  • Follow procurement strategies and tactics to ensure Quality, Delivery, and Cost targets are achieved through effective supplier management.
  • Drive achievement of corporate growth targets to enhance competitiveness of meviy digital manufacturing.
  • Collaborate with Sales, Engineering, and Product Management teams to seamlessly communicate business needs, support product and function development, and discuss and define suppliers’ required manufacturing specifications.
  • Support the start-up process of new products through timely planning of materials and components with suppliers.
  • Travel up to 40% across North America
Requirements:
  • Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or manufacturing engineering or related field or equivalent work experience.
  • 3 years of progressive experience in strategic sourcing or supply chain management within industrial businesses required.
  • Experience in low volume, drawing based business model preferred.
  • Supplier management experience, including manufacturing excellence, quality control programs, inspection/measurement methods and testing.
  • Knowledge of machined, fabricated, and welded parts preferred.
  • Excellent verbal, written, and listening skills required.
  • Must be an exceptional negotiator.
  • Must be proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint).
  • Project management experience preferred.
  • Experience with APICS, Lean, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement techniques preferred.
Joining us means becoming part of the MISUMI family, the leading resource for factory automation components. With an unparalleled selection of 80 sextillion standard and customized parts, MISUMI is the ultimate one-stop shop for meeting customer specifications.  Recognized by our employees, MISUMI has proudly received two 2023 Comparably Awards: one for Happiest Employees and another for Best Company Perks and Benefits, following our 2022 award for Best Team Leadership. These accolades underscore our unwavering commitment to our employees and our culture of excellence. 
 

MISUMI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, genetic information, gender identity, or any other protected status under applicable law.

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