Ortiz-Avila - Supplier Development Engineer

The role of a Supplier Development Engineer involves applying engineering theory and principles to enhance industrial layouts and manufacturing production processes. The successful candidate will possess the ability to create engineering drawings and interpret blueprints effectively.

Responsibilities

• Study time motion methods and analyze speed involved in maintenance production and other operations to establish standard production rates and enhance efficiency.
• Review worker logs, product processing sheets, and specification sheets to ensure compliance with quality assurance specifications.
• Approve work assignments based on worker performance, machine capacity, production schedules, and anticipated delays.
• Analyze charts, graphs, and diagrams to illustrate workflow routing, floor layouts, material handling, and machine utilization.
• Evaluate data and reports to validate or identify deviations from existing standards.
• Recommend modifications to existing quality or production standards to achieve optimum quality within equipment capability limits.
• Suggest revisions to methods of operation, material handling, equipment layout, or other changes to increase production or improve standards.

• Creativity and strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Team player with a detail-oriented approach.
• Critical thinking skills and the ability to leverage innovative ideas.
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills to provide constructive performance feedback.
• Expertise in making sketches, engineering drawings, and common computations.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, and computer-generated reports.
• Experience with computer applications and software related to the engineering field, such as Computer Aided Design (CAD).

• Bachelor's degree in engineering required.
• 10 years of experience in a similar role.
• Heavily involved in APQP and process changes.
• Experience working with customers to implement lean activities.
• Capability to manage a set group of 20-30 suppliers.
• Experience auditing existing suppliers.
• Ability to interact with upper management in a polished manner.
• ASQ certification is desirable.
• Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) is a nice-to-have skill.

The work environment requires strong communication skills for effective collaboration with suppliers. The role involves interaction with upper management and managing a group of 20-30 suppliers. This position is not entry-level; candidates should have significant experience in manufacturing and working with suppliers.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $55.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Seguin,TX.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 11, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

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