Req ID 90609 | El Salto, Mexico, ZF Suspension Technology Guadalajara, S.A. de
C.V.

JOB DESCRIPTION

ABOUT THE TEAM

Ensure that the production processes within the assigned lines meet customer
requirements based on the company's techniques, procedures, and policies. The
purpose is to achieve the Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Morale results
defined in the business plan, ensuring the accomplishment of the Business Unit's
objectives.

WHAT YOU CAN LOOK FORWARD TO AS A SR SUPPLIER DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER:

* Develop existing suppliers with quality issues through supplier assessments,
process audits, risk analysis, and capability evaluations to ensure
compliance with quality standards.
* Lead the technical evaluation and approval of new suppliers through
manufacturing, quality, capacity, and risk assessments.
* Assess manufacturing, quality, and capacity feasibility while ensuring
compliance with internal and customer requirements.
* Lead APQP, PPAP, Process Release Audits, and Run@Rate activities for new
components, technologies,



and complex products to ensure successful launches.
* Drive supplier development and performance improvement initiatives to achieve
quality, delivery, and operational targets.
* Collaborate with Purchasing, Project Buyers, and Direct Material Buyers in
supplier selection, approval, and sourcing decisions.
* Support Material Planners and cross-functional teams during supplier quality
and delivery escalations.
* Support supplier negotiations by providing technical and quality expertise to
optimize cost, quality, and delivery performance.

YOUR PROFILE AS A SR SUPPLIER DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER:

* Bachelor’s degree in engineering, or a related field. Experience with
automotive commodities such as stampings, machined components, castings,
driveline, or chassis systems.
* 2+ years of experience in the same position (5+ years preferred for
Senior-level consideration).
* Previous experience in Quality area, Supplier Quality, Supplier Development,
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📌 Sr Supp Dev Engr-Gen (El Salto)
🏢 Zf Group
📍 El Salto