Development Engineering

Job DescriptionJob Title: Supplier Development EngineerCompany: AISIN World Corp. of AmericaDepartment: Business Management, International Trade & Supplier Development GroupLocation: Plan to select target suppliers through verification of quality and delivery KPIs and data.Verification of contracts or other preproduction agreements to gain foundations for fair judgment.Coordinate and facilitate virtual and in-person meetings across cross-functional teams (engineering, quality, production control, commercial, projects, etc.) to align perspectives, develop PFUs (Problem Follow-Up Sheets), and document meeting outcomes, including action items, responsible parties, and timelines to ensure timely issue resolution.Lead improvements of quality and delivery of AISIN’s suppliers towards AISIN’s KPI targets through supervisory and technical advisory to supplier utilizing techniques and knowledge of processes.Go-and-see verification for establishing, completing and verifying effectiveness of specific countermeasures on-site at supplier locations, AISIN plants or at customer locations when necessary.Foster calm, fair, and professional collaboration with suppliers and internal AISIN Group stakeholders to drive both short-term resolutions and long-term technical and commercial success.Required Skills and AbilitiesEssential Skills and Experience:5+ years of experience in quality, engineering or other positions that require technical coordination.Ability to read and interpret product drawings and datum schemes, and apply this understanding to production process controls while leading cross-functional teams, including suppliers and AISIN stakeholders.Six sigma or ability to assess the process stability and analyze the root-causes of product concerns relating to processes (such as any of riveting, welding, fastening, injection molding, stamping, forging, machining, die casting, etc.)Supervisory or management experiences in engineering, manufacturing, project management or technically involved functions.Education/Training/CertificationsBachelor’s or Associate degree in Engineering, Technology, Industry, Supplier Management, etc. or 5+ years of relevant experience in Engineering. Job RequirementsTravel RequirementsApproximately 25 %Must be willing and available to travel to such locations and with such frequency as is necessary and desirable to meet business needs. Must be able to operate a personal computer, telephone, and other office equipment.Must perform job duties onsite, when necessary, except those duties that are customarily or by their nature performed offsite (for example, offsite customer visits).Must be able to work on multiple assignments at once, and complete assignments within deadline and budget (if applicable) with satisfactory quality.Must be committed to a high standard of safety and be willing and able to comply with all safety laws and all company safety policies.Must be willing and available to work weekends and holidays as necessary and desirable to meet business needs.Quality