Supplier Engineer
$38,400–$52,800 year
On-siteTreviso, Veneto, Italy
Job Summary
Partner with Engineering, Sourcing, and Supplier Quality teams to identify, qualify, and develop new suppliers across Europe for Build-to-Print components and mechanical assemblies. Conduct on-site audits and technical evaluations to assess CNC machining capabilities, including equipment, tooling strategies, and process controls. Support manufacturability reviews to optimize cost, quality, and lead time while driving continuous improvement initiatives for quality and productivity. Lead discussions on machining methods, tolerancing, and GD&T interpretation to ensure suppliers meet design-for-manufacturability requirements. Perform root cause investigations using structured problem-solving methodologies to implement corrective actions. Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to drive operational excellence throughout the product lifecycle.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Master's in Engineering (mechanical preferable)
- 5–10 years of manufacturing within CNC machining environments
- Strong understanding of Build-to-Print (BTP) manufacturing processes
- Deep knowledge of CNC milling, turning, Multi-axis machining, including CNC controlling and programming, tooling and fixturing; machining process capability; Surface treatments and coating
- Experience with machined components, precision mechanical parts, fabricated components, and assemblies
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Strong project management and organizational skills
- Can participate in most work-related discussions and explain opinions in English in simple terms
- Ability to influence suppliers and cross-functional teams without direct authority
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