Job Description
About the Position:
We are looking for a Supplier Development Engineer to join the Electronics, reporting directly to the Supplier Development Manager.
This position is based at our office in Tepotzotlán.
As the Supplier Development Engineer at Marelli, you will be responsible ensures that purchased materials, components, and services meet Marelli Electronics quality requirements. This role collaborates closely with suppliers, engineering teams, procurement, and manufacturing to validate and improve supplier processes, drive corrective actions, and maintain compliance with industry standards (such as IATF 16949 and ISO 9001).
Your Responsibilities will be:
- Conduct supplier audits and evaluations to verify quality systems and manufacturing processes.
- Qualify new suppliers and manage ongoing supplier performance assessments.
- Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for supplier-related defects and nonconformities.
- Review and approve supplier PPAP (Production Part Approval Process) submissions and other quality documentation.
- Develop and maintain supplier quality metrics and regular reporting.
- Collaborate cross-functionally to resolve quality concerns and support launch activities.
- Ensure supplier adherence to Marelli ELS standards, customer requirements, and regulatory guidelines.
What Qualifications you will bring:
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or technical discipline.
- Experience in automotive supplier quality or similar industry preferred.
- Knowledge of APQP, PPAP, FMEA, and statistical process control.
- Strong analytical, communication, and negotiation skills.
- Familiarity with automotive standards (IATF 16949, ISO 9001).
Other skills that we would welcome:
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Problem-Solving & Critical Thinking
- Ability to analyze complex issues and apply structured methods (e.g., 8D, Six Sigma) for resolution.
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Project Management & Prioritization
- Managing multiple tasks/projects and meeting deadlines.
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Effective Communication
- Strong written and verbal skills; able to interface with global teams and suppliers.
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Risk Assessment
- Skilled in identifying and preventing potential quality risks.
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Adaptability & Flexibility
- Comfortable with changing priorities and new challenges.
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Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Works effectively with engineering, procurement, logistics, and manufacturing.
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Continuous Improvement Mindset
- Proactively seeks opportunities to optimize quality performance.
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Professionalism & Ethics
- Maintains integrity, confidentiality, and ethical conduct.
Expectations from you in this position:
- Proactively resolve supplier quality issues to minimize impact on production.
- Drive corrective actions and preventive measures with suppliers.
- Liaise confidently with internal teams and external stakeholders.
- Foster continuous improvement initiatives across supplier base.
- Uphold compliance with Marelli ELS standards and automotive regulations.
- Cultivate strong working relationships and trust with suppliers.
- Demonstrate reliability and accountability in delivering results.
- Contribute to Marelli ELS’s reputation for high quality and customer satisfaction.
Take the next step:
Together, we will drive the world towards a safer, greener, and better-connected future.
Are you ready to make your mark, shape the future of the automotive industry, and drive the growth of the Electronics business?
Talk to us! To apply, submit your application via LinkedIn.