Supplier Development Engineer

Company: Nidec Automotive Motor Mexicana (AMEC)

Location: Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua, Mexico

Job Type: Full-time | On-site

Department: Quality / Supplier Quality & Development

Job Summary The Supplier Development Engineer (SDE) is responsible for driving continuous improvement, quality capability, and robust performance across Nidec’s supply base. This role focuses on evaluating new and existing suppliers, conducting process audits, leading APQP/PPAP approvals, and implementing technical development plans to ensure suppliers meet automotive standards (IATF 16949, VDA 6.3) and Nidec’s manufacturing standards.

Key Responsibilities

- Supplier Evaluation & Qualification: Conduct initial supplier assessments, technical audits, and process reviews (VDA 6.3 / IATF 16949) for potential and current direct material suppliers.
- APQP / PPAP Management: Lead Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) with suppliers from design freeze through mass production. Review, validate, and approve Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) submissions.
- Supplier Performance Improvement: Analyze supplier quality metrics (PPM, SCARs, delivery performance). Identify high-risk suppliers and drive Supplier Improvement Plans (SIP) to elevate performance.
- Root Cause & Problem Solving: Facilitate 8D problem-solving methodologies for critical supplier quality issues, ensuring robust root cause analysis, corrective actions, and systemic mistake-proofing (Poka-Yoke).
- Process Audits & Readiness: Perform regular process/product audits at supplier manufacturing facilities to ensure process control, capacity readiness, and adherence to control plans.




- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Purchasing, Commodity Management, Design/Plant Quality, and Manufacturing Engineering to align on new product launches, engineering changes (ECN), and supplier capacity expansions.
- Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ): Monitor and support chargeback processes associated with supplier-caused scrap, downtime, or rework.

Qualifications & Requirements

- Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Mechatronics, or related technical field).
- Experience: 5+ years of experience in Supplier Quality Engineering, Supplier Development, or Advanced Quality within the automotive manufacturing industry.
- Certifications (Preferred):
- Certified VDA 6.3 Process Auditor
- Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or Six Sigma Green Belt / Black Belt
- Language Skills: Bilingual in English and Spanish (fluent spoken and written professional proficiency).

Technical & Core Competencies

- Automotive Core Tools: Expertise in APQP, PPAP, FMEA (PFMEA), MSA, and SPC.
- Quality Standards: Deep knowledge of IATF 16949, ISO 9001, and VDA standards.
- Manufacturing Knowledge: Familiarity with automotive component manufacturing processes (stamping, machining, plastic injection molding, electronics/PCB, castings, or assembly).
- Problem-Solving Methods: Proficiency in 8D, 5-Why, Ishikawa/Fishbone, and FTA.
- Technical Drawing: Ability to interpret GD&T; (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing) and engineering drawings.
- Travel: Willingness to travel domestically and internationally (approx. 20% – 30% depending on project needs).

Sueldo: A partir de $1.00 al mes Lugar de trabajo: Empleo presencial

📌 Supplier Development Engineer (Ciudad Juárez)
🏢 Nidec AMEC
📍 Ciudad Juárez