Supplier Development Engineering Manager

What you’ll do:

• Lead a team of Supplier Development Engineers responsible for developing supplier manufacturing capability, capacity, scalability, and operational readiness to support current and future business requirements.
• Drive supplier performance improvement through structured supplier development strategies focused on manufacturing excellence, capacity readiness, operational maturity, new product introduction, supplier transfers, and business growth initiatives.
• Provide leadership for supplier capability assessments, development plans, risk mitigation, and strategic supplier improvement initiatives.
• Partner closely with Supplier Quality, Procurement, Supply Chain, Engineering, Operations, and business leadership to ensure suppliers can meet quality, delivery, cost, capacity, and growth objectives.
• Develop organizational capability within the Supplier Development Engineering team while establishing consistent methodologies, governance, metrics, and best practices across the supplier network.

Responsibilities:

1. Supplier Development Strategy & Leadership - Develop and execute the supplier development strategy for assigned regions, commodities, or business segments. Establish priorities, objectives, and resource allocation to address supplier capability risks and support business growth initiatives.

2. Team Leadership & Talent Development -Lead, coach, and develop a team of Supplier Development Engineers. Establish performance expectations, development plans, technical capability-building programs, and succession plans to strengthen organizational effectiveness and future leadership capability.

3. Supplier Risk Management - Provide oversight of supplier capability, manufacturing, operational, and capacity risk assessments. Ensure risks are identified proactively and appropriate mitigation plans are established, executed, and sustained.

4. Manufacturing Excellence & Capability Improvement

Drive supplier manufacturing excellence initiatives utilizing Lean principles, Six Sigma methodologies, process capability improvement, advanced quality tools, material flow optimization, and structured problem-solving approaches.

5. Capacity & Scalability Readiness - Lead assessment and management of supplier production capacity, scalability, and operational readiness to support forecasted demand, growth initiatives, new product introductions, localization efforts, and footprint optimization activities.

6. New Product Introduction, Launch & Transfer Readiness - Ensure suppliers are prepared to support new product launches, capacity expansions, industrialization projects, insourcing/outsourcing activities, supplier transitions, and strategic sourcing initiatives through early engagement and readiness assessments.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Operations, Quality, or related technical discipline  
• Minimum 8 years of experience in Supplier Development, Supplier Quality, Manufacturing Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, or related field  
• Minimum 3-5 years of leadership experience managing technical teams and cross-functional initiatives 
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, operational excellence, and supplier development methodologies
• Proven experience leading supplier capability improvement and recovery initiatives
• Working knowledge of APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plans, MSA, SPC, and structured problem-solving methodologies 
• Experience with capacity planning, industrialization, and production readiness assessments

Skills:

• Strong project and program management skills
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and influencing skills
• Demonstrates strong business acumen and technical judgment when assessing supplier and operational risks.
• Successfully balances short-term business needs with long-term supplier capability development.
• Operates effectively in a highly matrixed global organization.
• Influences executive stakeholders and supplier leadership without direct authority.
• Leads through ambiguity while maintaining disciplined execution and accountability.
• Requires domestic and international travel to supplier locations and Eaton facilities.

What we offer:

• Wide Range of Employee Benefits: Hybrid work model, Annual bonus, Cafeteria, Private Medical Insurance, Life Insurance, - Eye-glass refund, AYCM partnership, Internal reward system (E-Stars)
• Employee Wellbeing Support: Access comprehensive support programs designed to enhance your overall wellbeing
• Family Friendly: Enjoy a family-friendly environment with policies that support work-life balance
• Talent Management and Career Development: We are dedicated to your professional growth, with a strong focus on internal mobility, continuous learning, and peer coaching
• Dedicated Spaces: Utilize our family room, multi-prayer room, stretching room, and chill room for your comfort and convenience
• Company Yoga Sessions: Participate in regular yoga sessions to stay fit and relaxed
  Social Responsibility: Join a socially responsible organization committed to making a positive impact
• Employee Appreciation Day: Celebrate with us on Employee Appreciation Day, recognizing your hard work and contributions