Supplier Development Engineer

Location: Hanover (Plant),PA,United States
Job ID: 85379

Our elevators, escalators, and moving walks safely transport more than twobillion of us up and down buildings and across transportation hubs every day. As part of the Schindler team, you'll discover meaningful work that enhancesquality of life for communities, and contribute to making places more accessible,inclusive, and sustainable for all. By joining us, you don't justbecome part of our success story; you help shape the future and continue ourrich legacy that started back in 1874.

Join us as a

* Provide input for the development of business plans and manage the implementation of projects to ensure the achievement of strategic and tactical supply chain management goals.
* Participate in the selection of suppliers and contract development activities.
* Develop internal communication strategy and drives the required change management programs to support implementation.
* Interface with R&D Engineering in support of design and manufacturing capabilities, make or buy decisions, problem resolution and process improvement, and developing a specific component strategy roadmap.
* Support pre-production purchasing activities, facilitates transition of component purchasing from R&D to production
* Evolve supplier's capabilities to improve the quality and reduce cost of component manufacturing.
* Assist with the development of process specifications and provide technical support to suppliers, quality assurance and product operations.
* Identify and execute material and labor cost reduction and quality improvements for outsourced components.
* Visit supplier sites to help create/audit supplier processes, and offer technical support to ensure product quality, cost and delivery targets are met.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering
• Black Belt preferred
• Experience with elevator systems and its components preferred
• Knowledge of manufacturing, quality control, strategic and tactical purchasing, and experience negotiating business agreements
• Experience with structured problem solving including 8D and RCCA with emphasis on action tracking and execution at the suppliers
• Comprehension of LEAN manufacturing with LEAN / Six Sigma experience
• Expertise with key supplier quality processes including PFMEA, PPAP, etc.
• Professional understanding of international project/change management

• Fully vested 401k match, up to 7% of total eligible compensation.
• Competitive Medical, Dental and Vision Plans - Effective from first day of hire.
• 3 weeks' vacation which increases with tenure, 7 sick days, 3 floating holidays and8 Company Observed Holidays.
• Tuition Reimbursement - Eligible after 6 months of service.
• Parental Leave - 100% base pay for 6 consecutive weeks within first year of achild's birth or adoption.
• A wide range of development opportunities to boost your professional and leadership growth.

Become part of our team, help us enhance quality of life and drive innovationwhile raising the bar for safety and sustainability. We value your diverse skills andperspectives as together we shape the sustainable cities of today and tomorrow.

Don't meet every single requirement? If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with the qualifications listed in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway! You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles!

• Safety: Uphold the highest safety standards for all.
• Integrity and Trust: Foster honest, ethical relationships.
• Create Value for the Customer: Deliver innovative, reliable solutions.
• Quality: Ensure excellence in every product and service.
• Commitment to People Development: Nurture our people, they are the heart of our success.

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