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Tennant Company

Global Supplier Development Engineer

Eden Prairie, MN$92K - $138K / yearPosted 2 weeks ago
Full-timeonsitemid

Job Description

  • Lead onsite evaluations of supplier operations from design control to raw materials, from order intake, production, and delivery with periodic audits.
  • Qualify and onboard new suppliers to ensure alignment with company standards and regulatory requirements.
  • Identify supplier leading risk indicators.
  • Develop and effectively manage the successful execution of the part approval & supplier development opportunities within assigned categories and programs.
  • Drive a structured approach, with suppliers, during the NPD phases utilizing tools such as capability assessments, process mapping, PFMEA, and part qualification - Material Design Review and First Articles
  • Facilitate supplier reviews encompassing supplier design simulation, testing, and validation activities to ensure delivered quality at both the prototype and product launch phase.
  • Ensure supplier capability and design requirements are aligned with requirements and growth strategies.
  • Ensure SDE activities (product, tool, or process) align with program goals and support quality objectives.
  • Partner with design engineering and suppliers to develop drawings, tolerances, GD&T including identifying areas for improvement in both component and manufacturing cost optimization.
  • Support product launches by collaborating with suppliers on process validation, PPAP, FAI, and capability studies.
  • Function as a liaison between suppliers and internal stakeholders to align expectations and ensure compliance with technical and quality requirements.
  • Contribute to the development and refinement of project plans, schedules, and metrics.
  • Contribute to the development and refinement of supplier quality procedures, documentation, and best practices.
  • Own and lead continuous improvement activities with suppliers ensuring step changes in cost, quality, and delivery.
  • Leverage strong project management and change management skills to drive continuous improvements for the categories and introduce innovative strategies.
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    1001-5000 employees
    Eden Prairie, MN, US
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    Global Supplier Development Engineer at Tennant Company | Renata