Job Title

Supplier Development Engineer (SDE) 

 

Summary

The SDE will communicate, implement, and assure proper execution of the Supplier Quality Manual, Danfoss global standards, tools and templates for each supplier and/or project in their category. A successful SDE is highly motivated & able to work independently with minimal supervision, aids in preventing failures related to supplier manufacturing processes and material changes, prevents recurring supplier failures on components, prevents non-conforming components from entering the market, secures speed and effectiveness in implementation of supplier improvement plans, and secures supplier readiness to engage and execute new business & resourcing projects.

 

Job Responsibilities

Responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to, the following. 

 

• Initiate, coordinate and manage the claim handling process to ensure timely and effective resolution of major or escalated operational issues with suppliers, engaging the right people (internal & external).

• Work with suppliers to investigate root causes and implement corrective actions (8D) to prevent recurrence of quality issues.

• Support ASQE or perform ASQE duties to facilitate and complete the Pre-Manufacturing Review and DFM processes for complex parts/projects.

• Verify form and content of the PPAP documents meet standards by completing the PPAP checklist and communicate issues back to suppliers for correction.

• Support SQE and ASQE (when applicable) on new supplier PPAP's and major project PPAP's including on site run off's in support of implementation teams as required."

• Ensure supplier is fully trained and capable to understand and commit on all Danfoss quality requirements, tools and processes (PMR, DFM, PPAP, Claims handling, 8D, work cell audits, etc.).

• Ensure supplier understands change control expectations as outlined in the supplier quality manual, including notifying Danfoss of changes and completed all aspect of PPAP.

• Identify gaps where execution does not meet expectations and train people to enable action plans to close gaps.

• Ensure supplier representatives and management are fully engaged and taking ownership of problems and solutions.

• Ensure the suppliers in the category are audited and approved according to the Danfoss standards.

• Perform the lead auditor role and follow up on activities with suppliers.

• Verify the supplier improvement plans are targeted to meet or exceed Danfoss expectations and that they are implemented to the agreed timelines

• Ensure supplier quality and performance data is available and accurate at all times for suppliers in their category.

• Benchmark best in class practices and drive suppliers to that performance."

• Maintain an expert level understanding of the global standards, tools, and templates and tie them to Danfoss expectations.

• Adapt training to target and influence people at all levels of the organization (internal & external) to drive improvement in KPI’s.

• Train SQE and ASQE and all other quality stakeholders in the understanding and use of Danfoss tools, processes and Standards.                                                                                                                                                                                                                    

• Lead supplier development projects to drive key suppliers to targeted quality performance levels

 

Qualifications

 

Required (basic) qualifications

Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) and/or 5 years spent within quality engineering. 3-5 years technical experience within a manufacturing environment.

 

Preferred experience

APQP Toolbox Experience with ISO 9001/IATF 16949 Six-Sigma Root cause problem solving PPAP & Change Control Continuous Improvement Training Facilitation Working with cross-functional teams Facilitating teamwork