Supplier Development Engineer

Shift: 1st shift


City: Solon


Swagelok, Northeast Ohio, USA

Swagelok is a global organization and one of the largest employers of manufacturing talent in Northeast Ohio. We are driven by our core values of Quality, Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Customer Focus, Innovation, and Continuous Improvement, which are demonstrated through our daily actions. For over 75 years, our dedication to our core values has been the foundation for our success. Our products have been up into space, down to the bottom of the ocean, and everywhere in between. That same dedication spans to our customers.


Throughout our organization we demonstrate a commitment to these values and those we bring onboard. Whether you want to grow in your role or explore broad opportunities and develop new skills-you'll thrive in a culture that promotes learning and development.


We strive to be a company where we all can do our best work with a true sense of purpose and belonging.


Be Connected. Be Valued. Be You.


We hope you'll consider joining our team.


Position Summary:

The Supplier Development Engineer will collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Sourcing on all activity required to effectively manage supplier quality requirements & supplier development. Primary areas of focus will be supplier auditing, qualification, continuous improvement, and defect resolution. The SDE has primary ownership and responsibility for supplier quality throughout Swagelok operations for assigned commodities.


Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Plans, organizes, and manages the overall supplier quality development and strategy activities.
• Develops positive relationships with suppliers. Demonstrates proficiency when representing Swagelok while interfacing with suppliers, including their executive management.
• Performs audits of existing suppliers, including desk audits of quality manuals and data sheets, site audits of processes and systems and annual assessments of performance. Completes and communicates supplier quality system audit reports, manages the Corrective Action process for audit findings as required and drives completion within expected timeframe.
• Performs supplier selection related activities for potential suppliers. Activities include desk audits, site visits, on-site audits and the completion of related documents.
• Identifies, drives, and influences improvement activities at suppliers in the pursuit of perfect quality.
• Initiates and/or facilitates resolution of problems related to Swagelok specifications or methods.
• Participates in establishing and maintaining procedures, processes and specifications related to assigned commodities and suppliers. Facilitates the communication of specifications between Swagelok and the supplier.
• Executes the Qualified Supplier Process program by providing training and approving supplier packages.
• Coordinates gauge or process capability studies, first article inspections, validation plans and evaluation requests as needed.
• Provides technical input for strategic sourcing projects, including assessment of supplier capability, specification review and support of project implementation and part transitions.
• Manages small to medium department level projects intended to develop or improve systems and processes to meet Global Sourcing requirements and goals.
• Trains and develops suppliers in the application of sound engineering and quality principles.
• Provides direct internal support and acts as internal resource regarding the performance, capability, application, and inspection methods for supplied product.
• Participates in technical discussions with suppliers to identify and implement improvements in products and processes. Solicits and includes cross functional participation from Swagelok when appropriate.

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

• Education: Bachelors degree in Engineering, technical or quality-related field required; advanced problem-solving training preferred (SPC/statistical analysis; DOE). Maintains on-going education in related areas.

• Experience: 2+ years experience (5+ years preferred) in manufacturing process design and development, quality planning or engineering, and/or quality control supervision. ASQ-CQE preferred. 6-12 months ISO/QS9000 implementation and/or auditing, or ASQ-CQA preferred; advanced problem-solving experience preferred (DOE, statistical analysis).

• Skills/Knowledge: Strong computer skills, including basic Word, PowerPoint and Project, and intermediate-level Excel; advanced statistical data analysis skills; working knowledge of statistical software such as NCSS, Statistica or Minitab; strong knowledge of metrology and general mechanical inspection methods and procedures; familiarity with Total Quality and Lean Manufacturing concepts preferred. Demonstrates proficiency in preventative control planning and process validation methods, disciplined problem solving, troubleshooting quality and manufacturing systems, and auditing. Demonstrates product knowledge and expertise within assigned area.

Working Conditions and/or Physical Requirements:

• Working conditions associated with normal office environment.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment (e.g., computer, telephone, copier, printer, etc.).
• Ability to effectively communicate in both small and large groups and settings.
• Ability to traverse between multiple locations in Ohio and Pennsylvania as needed.
• Occasional domestic and/or international travel may be required.
• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and quantitative productivity standards.
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.

Swagelok provides a comprehensive package of valuable benefits called Total Rewards focused on health and wellness, compensation, retirement planning, and supplemental rewards.


To apply:


1. Click 'Apply Now' to the role of interest, upload your resume and complete the application.

2. Those that match our qualifications will be contacted to schedule a phone interview.


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Swagelok is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants are selected without regard to race, ethnicity, creed, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, pregnancy-related medical conditions, age, national origin or ancestry, disability, genetic information, veteran/military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected characteristic under federal, state or local law.

Swagelok will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008, and Ohio state law.

This job summary is intended to be brief and does not list all the duties for this position. Nothing in this job description should be construed as an express or implied contract of employment. Swagelok is an at-will employer, which means that either party is free to terminate the employment relationship at any time, without any advanced notice, for any reason or no reason.