Supplier Development Engineer

. Assess supplier quality and ensure products comply with manufacturing specifications and legal standards .

Posted 9/25/2026full-timeLafayette • Illinois • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $112,710 - $169,060 per yearWebsite

Key responsibilities & impact

Assess supplier quality and ensure products comply with manufacturing specifications and legal standards
Conduct tests and assessments on incoming supplies to identify quality issues
Develop supplier inspection, testing, and evaluation mechanisms
Generate reports on supplier quality by monitoring defect rates and potential flaw areas
Guide suppliers in reducing defect rates
Research potential vendors and assess their manufacturing environments, practices, and procedures
Conduct supplier quality control audits for compliance with organizational and federal policies and standards
Support suppliers through process enhancements, process controls, and quality assurance plans
Develop quality standards and controls for suppliers
Monitor supplier performance and resolve discrepancies between performance and agreements
Build and maintain partnerships with multiple and/or large suppliers
Evaluate supplier capabilities and resolve product quality, support, or pricing problems

What you’ll need

Ability to assess supplier quality and ensure products are defect-free and compliant with manufacturing specifications and legal standards
Knowledge of effective communication concepts, tools, and techniques
Extensive experience with problem-solving approaches, tools, and techniques
Extensive experience evaluating and improving processes, products, and services
Extensive experience with manufacturing standards, procedures, and policies
Extensive experience managing supplier relationships and transactions
Extensive experience with supplier evaluations and certification
Manufacturing experience, such as running, evaluating, setting up, or troubleshooting machinery, may be advantageous
ASQ Certification may be advantageous
Willingness to travel up to 30% of the time
Must work onsite five days a week
Must pass a drug screen as a condition of employment
Visa sponsorship is not available

Comp & perks