JOB DESCRIPTION:The Supplier Technical Engineer is responsible for evaluating and improving supplier quality to ensure components meet manufacturing specifications and standards. This role focuses on reducing product defects, enhancing supplier processes, and ensuring compliance and industry specifications/ certifications. 1. Technical Accountability: Oversee purchased parts from initial concept through the product life cycle, ensuring quality management.2. Supplier Collaboration: Understand and address complex technical issues with suppliers, proposing solutions.3.Quality Improvement: Collaborate with Sourcing Specialists and Buyers to enhance supplier performance.4.Process Oversight: Lead PPAP and contribute to design and process FMEA. REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:- Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of seven years of experience, or a Master’s Degree with a minimum of three years of experience.-Experience in supplier quality resolution using Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA)-Experience with ERP software and proficient with MS Office Suite NICE TO HAVE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:-Engineering/Manufacturing Background: Experience with machining, forging, and assembly processes-Technical Knowledge: Proficient in engineering practices, process planning, drawing interpretation, tooling concepts, NDT, functional testing, metallurgy, and product knowledge.-Problem-Solving Skills: Strong analytical and statistical abilities.-Interpersonal Skills: Skilled in leading cross-functional teams, reaching consensus, and influencing suppliers and internal clients.-Lean & Six Sigma: Familiar with Six Sigma tools and Lean Manufacturing principles.-Project Management: Capable of managing supplier qualification and improvement projects.-Quality Management: Knowledgeable in supplier selection processes and quality management systems.