Supplier Engineer Job Description
We are seeking a highly skilled Supplier Engineer to join our team in Cork, Ireland.
The successful candidate will be responsible for leading the technical management of suppliers and resolving non-conformances in the supply chain. This will involve working closely with cross-functional teams to achieve business continuity and improve year-on-year material cost reduction targets.
Key Responsibilities:
* Technical Team Member on supplier management teams, responsible for commodity management and quality, cost, and service objectives.
* Supports continuous improvement of quality systems, service capability, and total cost of ownership throughout the supply chain.
* Investigates material quality issues, works with procurement and quality teams to resolve issues, and promotes quality systems within the supply base.
* Ensures components meet established requirements, implements corrective actions, and communicates effectively with stakeholders.
* Develops new supply sources, assesses and approves supplier-requested process changes, and leads material value improvement projects.
Requirements:
* Level 8 qualification in a relevant engineering or science discipline.
* Between 2+ years' experience in a supplier engineering, materials, quality, or engineering project management role.
* Strong communication and problem-solving skills, with experience working in a regulated environment an advantage.