Epitec is seeking an experienced Supplier Development Engineer to join our client’s team in Chillicothe, IL As a Supplier Development Engineer, the candidate will play a pivotal role in driving supplier quality, ensuring production readiness, and improving overall supply base performance across cost, quality, and delivery.
- This is an ongoing W2 contract with potential for conversion
- This is an onsite position in Chillicothe, IL
Responsibilities
Act as the primary supplier quality advisor, leading QCLDM audits and evaluating new and existing suppliers
- Drive APQP execution and ensure strong process controls are implemented and maintained
- Review and approve PPAP submissions to confirm supplier production readiness before new part launch
- Manage supplier activities across the full lifecycle (design through end of production)
- Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions using 8D methodology, ensuring permanent fixes
- Monitor supplier performance, analyze defect data, and drive continuous quality improvements
- Evaluate and approve supplier process changes (PCN) and ensure compliance with change control requirements
- Assess and manage supplier capacity to meet production demand
- Support new supplier selection and development, including technical capability assessments
- Partner with cross-functional teams (engineering, procurement, suppliers) to improve cost, quality, and delivery performance
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field
- 8–10 years of experience in supplier quality, manufacturing, or engineering
- Strong experience with APQP and PPAP (hands-on review and approval experience)
- Experience with Process Change Notices (PCN) and supplier change management
- Proven experience leading corrective actions using 8D methodology
- Experience with supplier capacity planning or capacity management processes
- Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills
- Self-driven with ability to manage work independently and across global teams
- Experience with quality tools such as PFMEA, Control Plans, and Gage R&R
- Knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methods (nice to have)
- Experience with electrical components or related manufacturing processes (nice to have)
- Familiarity with tools such as ETQ, AQE, NPE, Power BI, or Power Apps (nice to have)
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