Supplier Development Engineer

Named as one of the fastest growing private companies in the United States by Inc. Magazine, Neapco designs, manufactures and distributes OEM driveline products for automotive and non-automotive applications throughout the globe. To guarantee high-performance but competitively priced products, we combine low-cost sourcing of materials, innovative in-house design, efficient production and quality assurance processes with high quality people. Neapco is currently seeking to fill a full-time position in Supplier Development, with special emphasis on development of our United States supply base. Compensation and position dependent on qualifications.

Job Description: Supplier Development Engineer

Job Responsibilities:

• Partner with Neapco global divisions to identify, develop, launch, and maintain supply base that aligns with global sourcing strategy
• Lead new program launches with supply base ensuring alignment with the Supplier APQP (Advanced Product & Quality Planning) process and Neapco requirements to develop suppliers and products to the point of successful/on-time PPAP (Production Part Approval Process) and full production readiness
• Lead supplier PPAP process, validating accuracy of all quality documentation and process data
• Validate and approve supplier changes, manufacturing processes, and quality systems
• Provide technical assistance in developing quality systems and other support as needed, partnering with suppliers to improve quality performance
• Performs capability assessments with key suppliers to evaluate the application of advanced quality tools, manufacturing capabilities, material management, and lean maturity
• Support Neapco divisions and supply base through containment, root cause analysis, and long-term corrective actions during critical delivery or quality issues
• Manage global supplier database, performance and scorecard systems, as well as required corrective actions
• Develop, improve, and document standardized global supplier development processes
• Support efforts to identify and qualify new suppliers
• Ensure suppliers obtain or maintain applicable certifications (i.e. IATF 16949, CQI9, etc.) Perform annual supplier audits as required.
• Understand part characteristics, processes, and required process controls to monitor and achieve required specifications

Qualifications/Skills:

• Minimum of five (5) years of Supplier Development experience in automotive components, preferably driveline or similar products & processes
• Process areas of special emphasis include castings, forgings, heat treat, precision machining, injection/blow molding, spline forming (pressing, rolling, broaching), painting, and assembly
• Ability to read blueprints and determine product specifications
• Demonstrated proficiency with automotive core tools including APQP, statistical process control, FMEA, measurement systems analysis, and PPAP.
• Audit experience/certification in IATF/VDA/CQI
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated ability to work well in a fast-paced environment, within time constraints, and support emergency response teams
• Strong project management skills and demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and tasks
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in Spanish and English
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Experience in ERP (Plex) a plus
• 1-2 weeks travel per month required

Education:

Bachelor’s Degree required, Engineering major preferred

Neapco recognizes that our employees are our most valuable asset, and we are committed to providing them with a safe, drug-free workplace fostering respect and ethical treatment. Unlawful discrimination in employment decisions based on race, color, religion, ethnic/national origin, age, sex, veteran status, disability or any similar protected status is strictly prohibited.