Named as one of the fastest growing private companies in the United States by Inc. Magazine, Neapco designs, manufactures and distributes OEM driveline products for automotive and non-automotive applications throughout the globe. To guarantee high-performance but competitively priced products, we combine low-cost sourcing of materials, innovative in-house design, efficient production and quality assurance processes with high quality people. Neapco is currently seeking to fill a full-time position in Supplier Development, with special emphasis on development of our United States supply base. Compensation and position dependent on qualifications.
Job Description: Supplier Development Engineer
Job Responsibilities:
- Partner with Neapco global divisions to identify, develop, launch, and maintain supply base that aligns with global sourcing strategy
- Lead new program launches with supply base ensuring alignment with the Supplier APQP (Advanced Product & Quality Planning) process and Neapco requirements to develop suppliers and products to the point of successful/on-time PPAP (Production Part Approval Process) and full production readiness
- Lead supplier PPAP process, validating accuracy of all quality documentation and process data
- Validate and approve supplier changes, manufacturing processes, and quality systems
- Provide technical assistance in developing quality systems and other support as needed, partnering with suppliers to improve quality performance
- Performs capability assessments with key suppliers to evaluate the application of advanced quality tools, manufacturing capabilities, material management, and lean maturity
- Support Neapco divisions and supply base through containment, root cause analysis, and long-term corrective actions during critical delivery or quality issues
- Manage global supplier database, performance and scorecard systems, as well as required corrective actions
- Develop, improve, and document standardized global supplier development processes
- Support efforts to identify and qualify new suppliers
- Ensure suppliers obtain or maintain applicable certifications (i.e. IATF 16949, CQI9, etc.) Perform annual supplier audits as required.
- Understand part characteristics, processes, and required process controls to monitor and achieve required specifications
Qualifications/Skills:
- Minimum of five (5) years of Supplier Development experience in automotive components, preferably driveline or similar products & processes
- Process areas of special emphasis include castings, forgings, heat treat, precision machining, injection/blow molding, spline forming (pressing, rolling, broaching), painting, and assembly
- Ability to read blueprints and determine product specifications
- Demonstrated proficiency with automotive core tools including APQP, statistical process control, FMEA, measurement systems analysis, and PPAP.
- Audit experience/certification in IATF/VDA/CQI
- Excellent problem-solving skills
- Demonstrated ability to work well in a fast-paced environment, within time constraints, and support emergency response teams
- Strong project management skills and demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and tasks
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in Spanish and English
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Experience in ERP (Plex) a plus
- 1-2 weeks travel per month required
Education:
Bachelor’s Degree required, Engineering major preferredNeapco recognizes that our employees are our most valuable asset, and we are committed to providing them with a safe, drug-free workplace fostering respect and ethical treatment. Unlawful discrimination in employment decisions based on race, color, religion, ethnic/national origin, age, sex, veteran status, disability or any similar protected status is strictly prohibited.
