Supplier Manufacturing Engineer

Collaborate with suppliers to develop and optimize manufacturing processes for quality, efficiency, and cost. Provide technical guidance during new product introduction and production ramp-up, conducting process capability studies, PFMEAs, and control plan reviews. Lead supplier process audits, address quality issues with corrective actions, and drive cost reduction through yield enhancement and scrap reduction. Support sourcing decisions by evaluating technical capabilities and monitor performance metrics to implement improvement plans. Facilitate training on lean manufacturing principles and travel domestically and internationally for on-site support.