Vendor Development Engineer

Nikkiso Clean Energy & Industrial Gases is a leading provider of cryogenic pumps, heat exchangers, process systems, turboexpanders, services, and solutions for the liquefied natural gas (LNG), liquefied hydrogen (LH2), and industrial gases industries. Applications include fueling stations, marine engines, peak shaving, power generation, virtual pipelines, carbon capture, geothermal power and well stimulation. We are a subsidiary of Nikkiso Company Ltd, a leading industrial manufacturer headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, with $1.5 B USD in annual revenue, 8000 + employees worldwide, and publicly traded on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.

Detail-oriented supplier development engineer with 5+ years of experience, Supplier Development Engineers are responsible for new vendor identification for all commodities like highly Precision component machining, investment and aluminum alloy Casting process of evaluating suppliers, ensuring that they meet quality standards and develop strategies to improve supplier performance. conduct audits of suppliers and analyze data related to supply chain management. Proven track record of reducing costs by 20 to 25% through improved sourcing strategies essential functional.

• Responsibilities:

• Development & qualification of supplier product / process of newly purchased parts through the process working with Sourcing, Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing.
• Support to Supplier process to develop suppliers and products to the point of successful/on-time Production Part Approval Process and Customer needs.
• Coordinates with engineering, manufacturing engineering, procurement and supplier quality on component quality / delivery issues and supplier initiatives to minimize the waste and control the cost, prepare monthly reports (MER).
• Provide support role to Quality to ensure supplier on-time product part approval process, Run at Rate and Delivery.
• Performs capability assessments with key suppliers to evaluate the application of advanced quality tools, manufacturing capabilities, material management, and lean maturity.
• interfaces with the suppliers' engineering, manufacturing and procurement departments the respective internal departments to drive cost effective manufacturing process improvements that optimize throughput and minimize waste.
• Perform in-depth quality system assessments across commodities to confirm supplier structure, level of lean implementation, and effectiveness of the quality management system.
• Assists in the development, approval, and maintenance of material specifications, vendor instructions, quality assurance procedures, supplier documents such as Quality Control Plans.
• Collects and analyzes quality information from various quality systems and develops reports as needed for senior management review.
• Review and assess supplier manufacturing processes and quality systems.
• Perform annual supplier audits as required.

                     Authorities:

• Lead vendor development activity and overall responsible for smooth functioning of the job

                    Supervisory Responsibility:

• Responsibility to Visit local supplier facilities/locations on an as needed basis to improve relationships, follow up on corrective action validation and/or due to quality spill.
• Responsibility to Negotiation and signing Quality specifications with Suppliers
• Responsibility to organize and lead visits/audits at Suppliers plants in case of major Quality issues
• Zero based costing of all commodities as per drawing & as per market price.
• Responsibility to improve the performance and effectiveness of the IMS.
• Audit potential and current suppliers QMS or manufacturing processes.
• Negotiation & price finalization, On time Release of Purchase orders, Follow up for delivery.
• Coordinating Process Audits activities within the Supplier Quality Assurance.
• Organizing and leading regular Quality Management meetings, also performing regular technical visits to Suppliers for continuous development.
• Responsibility to Provide support of implementation of supplier related Engineering Changes involving major product design, process, supplier changes, as needed
• Responsibility to Assist suppliers to plan the most robust process flow to meet high quality and throughput requirement
• Assist company to perform cost reduction program with suppliers, eliminate non-quality cost
• Supplier assessment - Plans and conducts or ensure, supplier assessment including reporting and findings for major and minor opportunities for improvements and verifies effective closure of assessment findings by the supplier.
• Facilitate supplier design reviews encompassing supplier design simulation, testing, and validation activities to ensure delivered quality at both the proto-type and product launch phase
• Lead and monitor Supplier Development Planning for the commodity related suppliers, this includes quality management delivery performance and product application development
• Project management, Review & reporting of pending RFQ, PO, Delivery

                 Work Environment:

             Your work environment includes your working hours. For instance,                  your job  may be the regular Eight thirty-to-Six type or moreover,                  this role routinely  uses standard office equipment such as laptop,                  computers, another important  factor that contributes to your work                environment is to what extent  you can grow as a professional in                     your job.

               Physical Demands:

           While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly                  required to talk or listen. Specific vision abilities required by this job              include close vision  and ability to adjust focus. This would require the            ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bend or stand on a stool as            necessary.

Education, Experience and Skills:

• BE/ Diploma- Mechanical/Industrial Engineering
• Deep understanding of all machining and casting processes.
• Minimum 5 Years of Experience
• Vast experience with cross functional management
• Strong negotiation and influential skills
• Understanding and interpretation of engineering drawings
• Time Management
• Computer skills, Well versed with MS office.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Flexibility and ability to travel
• Experience as Auditor
• Experience of IMS / ISO quality system
• Willing to work with people in an international environment
• Experience in machining and component manufacturing industry
• Strong knowledge of Production Part Approval Process

     Other Duties:

     Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a               comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are               required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and                   activities may change at any time with or without notice