Manufacturing Engineer, Fastener Supply Chain

This is a technical position that requires practical experience in process engineering and new product development of mechanical hardware for automotive applications. The ideal candidate will have a broad understanding of the machining and assembly of metallic components and associated processes with the desire and capability to learn and take on new challenges in unfamiliar areas. RESPONSIBILITIES: • Act as the technical point of contact for the sourcing, purchasing and inspection of critical bolts, bearings, screws, nuts, springs, etc. by understanding supplier manufacturing process and how quality risks can be mitigated. • Become thoroughly familiar with the manufacturing process of assigned parts. • Review issues on assigned parts and solve to the root cause, implementing changes at the supplier, at SBS or both, as appropriate, drive further actions to closure, and re-source to new suppliers where appropriate. • Work with procurement and sourcing to find exceptional suppliers and vet them appropriately for quality and engineering capability. • Conduct design for manufacturing (DFM) reviews with selected suppliers to ensure parts are manufacturable per print and customer requirements. • Conduct comparative analysis (CPAL) studies to evaluate and approve suppliers for dual sourcing. • Demonstrate innovation, technical excellence, attention to detail, self-direction and courage. • Drive for results and customer satisfaction by collaborating with teams, leading projects and continuously driving improvement in the supply base. • Create technical prints based on samples or customer requirements. • Maintain supplier database. • Visting suppliers and conducting audits / manufacturing feasibility studies

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: • Bachelor's degree in an appropriate engineering discipline (Mechanical.) • 1+ years of experience with manufacturing and/or inspection of mechanical products in a production environment. • Good Standard of English (written and spoken) • Proficient in MS Office. PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: • Familiarity with mechanical testing and properties of materials. • Master's degree in engineering or business. • Experience with machining and ancillary operations such as cold forming, thread rolling, milling, turning, and tube cutting of materials. • Experience with interpreting & producing engineering drawings and models; GD&T, etc. • Knowledge of supplier quality processes (production part approval process, advanced product quality planning, first article inspection reports, etc.) • Knowledge of statistical techniques and methods, e.g., design of experiments, Lean, Six Sigma, etc. • Experience with quality systems (ISO 9000/IATF16949/AS9100/NADCAP) and MRP/ERP systems. • Disciplined approach to problem solving - 8D. • Experience with working with international teams.