Supplier Development Specialist III
Location: Mossville, IL or Tucson, AZ
Schedule: Monday – Friday, 7am – 5pm local time
Job Type: W2 Contract
Pay Rate: $48 – 50/hourly with optional benefits packages
Position’s Contributions to Work Group
- Assesses supplier quality to ensure products are defect-free and meet manufacturing specifications and legal standards.
Task Breakdown:
- Lead supplier and part development for Resource Industries (RI) non-metallic suppliers and parts
- Accountable for Supplier Excellence Recognition (SER), Quality Systems audits (CQMS), and Rough Cut Capacity Planning (RCCP)
- Manage Non-Conformance Management (NCM) via ETQ system and drive Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) closure
- Review PPAP documents for assigned suppliers, identify gaps, and coordinate updates
- Understand manufacturing processes for non-metallic components (e.g., injection molding, rubber forming, foam molding, rotomolding)
- Support Pre-Delivery Inspection (PDI) STOP capability and Built-in Quality (BIQ) initiatives
Education & Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field
- 5+ years of experience working with non-metallic suppliers and processes
Technical Skills (Required):
- Strong knowledge of quality practices, methods, tools, and techniques
- Understanding of APQP, engineering specifications, and GD&T
- Proficient in Production Part Approval Process (PPAP)
- Skilled in supplier evaluations and certification processes
Technical Skills (Desired):
- Previous experience as an SDE
- Certifications such as CQE (ASQ), CSCP (APICS), or CMfgE
Soft Skills (Required):
- Excellent communication skills for working with diverse stakeholders
- Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities
- Process improvement mindset