Supplier Development Engineer 3

Supplier Development Engineer 3

Engineering

Chillicothe, Illinois

Contract

Jul 8, 2025

Epitec

POSITION:

Supplier Development Engineer 3

JOB TYPE:

W2 Full Time

12-month contract-option to go internal

LOCATION:

Mossville, IL

JOB SUMMARY FOR SUPPLIER DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER 3:

Seeking a Supplier Development Engineer 3for a manufacturing client based out of Mossville, IL.

Onsite 5days/week M-F, 7am - 5pm

Pay Range: $48.60-$55.06

RESPONSIBILITY FOR SUPPLIER DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER 3:

Lead Supplier and Part Development for Resource Industries (RI) Wire Harness, cable assemblies, bus bars, and connectors suppliers and parts.

Accountable for Supplier Excellence Recognition (SER), Quality Systems audits (CQMS), Rough Cut Capacity Planning (RCCP)

Work on Non-Conformance Management (NCM) from ETQ system and work with supplier for Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) for closure.

Review PPAP documents for the parts for the assigned supplier from a manufacturing standpoint. Identify any gaps in the documents submitted and then do a review with the suppliers to update or correct it and resubmit.

Understand the manufacturing process of Wiring harnesses, cable assemblies, bus bars, and electrical connectors. Example; Wire cutting, terminal crimping, braiding, harness assembly, testing, etc.

Keen understanding of the technology Electronics & wiring harness components ie; ethernet, coax, high voltage, battery electric, etc.

Work as needed on Pre-Delivery Inspection (PDI) STOP capability, Built in Quality (BIQ) based on any Non-Conformance Management (NCM) against the assigned supplier.

Follow up on Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) for closure.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE FOR SUPPLIER DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER 3:

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field & 5+ years of full-time work experience working with Wiring harness or Electrical component suppliers and processes.

Desired:

Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) from American Society for Quality (ASQ) / Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) from APICS / Certified Manufacturing Engineer (CMfgE)

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS FOR SUPPLIER DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER 3:

Strong working level knowledge of quality practices, methods, tools & techniques.

Knowledge and understanding of APQP, Engineering specifications, GD&T

Production Part Approval Process (PPAP): Knowledge of Production Part Approval Processes (PPAP) elements,

submissions, and objectives; ability to determine whether a supplier can manufacture products that meet the quality requirements and standards of their customers consistently.

Supplier Evaluations and Certification: Knowledge of supplier evaluations and certification; ability to identify the methods, tools and documentation for evaluating, selecting and certifying vendors, suppliers and partners.

BENEFITS

Medical, Dental, PTO, Holiday tailored to meet your needs. 401K/Match, $15,000 Life Insurance, Award-Winning Employee Care Program. Established and highly regarded reputation with Green Card and H1 processing.

Why should you choose Epitec?

We started Epitec with a single focus, Placing People First. Knowing every good endeavor begins with listening and understanding, we've set about challenging every part of the employment process. Bringing the proper connections together for the perfect fit.

How is Epitec different?

Epitec gets to know our prospective employees, using these insights to locate the perfect placement for you. We are there, every step of the way. Providing a best-in-class compensation package combined with the opportunity to grow financially and personally through your work.

What is the result?

Epitec represents the world's top companies and works to fill their open jobs with the world's best talent. That's led to Epitec servicing an impressive list of Fortune 100 companies. We've also won many awards, including one of Crain's Detroit Business Cool Places to Work, and 101 Best & Brightest - local, national and elite winner. And that's just the beginning, as we work to innovate the way the world thinks about employment.

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