Supplier Development Engineering Manager Job Listing at Kelly Services in Erie, PA (Job ID 9398084)

Description

Supplier Development Engineering Manager
Location: Erie, PA
Salary: $115,000 to $140,000 (DOE)

Due to International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR) requirements, all candidates must be presently classified as a “US Person" which includes United States citizen; a permanent legal resident (green card holder); or a protected individual (refugee/asylum status)

Do you have a passion for problem-solving, building strong teams, and ensuring quality? Kelly is searching for a highly motivated and results-oriented leader to manage our US Supplier Development Engineering team. In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of supplier development, ensuring we have the best partners to deliver high-quality products for our customers. Client is a leading provider of innovative lighting solutions for the commercial vehicle industry. We are a company built on a strong foundation of C.L.E.A.R principles: Curiosity, Leadership, Enthusiasm, Accountability, and Respect. 

Responsibilities:
•    Lead the Supplier Development Engineering department, including direct supervision of Supplier Development Engineers (SDE's)
•    Coach and mentor SDE's, developing their skills and preparing them for future growth within the company
•    Participate in new product development and product life cycle management teams
•    Partner with procurement to identify, evaluate, and select suppliers for purchased parts
•    Lead supplier cost savings projects through process improvements and design changes
•    Act as a liaison between Engineering, Procurement, and Suppliers
•    Ensure the quality of purchased parts and services from suppliers
•    Monitor supplier performance and provide ongoing feedback
•    Lead re-sourcing efforts to support corporate goals

Requirements:
•    A bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Plastics Engineering, or a related field
•    5-10+ years of experience in an automotive or manufacturing environment
•    Strong leadership, communication, and negotiation skills
•    A passion for problem-solving and continuous improvement
•    The ability to build and maintain strong relationships
 

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

Why Kelly® Engineering?

Your engineering skills are in demand, but how do you find the right fit? Easy. At Kelly Engineering, our team creates expert talent solutions to solve the world's most critical challenges. We connect you with leading organizations where you can collaborate on innovative projects, work with cutting-edge technologies and accelerate your growth. Whether you prefer the variety and flexibility of short-term projects or are looking for a long-term opportunity, we're here to guide you to the next step in your engineering career.

About Kelly

Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we're obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it's about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It's the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It's the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life—just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.

Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We welcome, value, and embrace diversity at all levels and are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, communities, perspectives, and abilities. At Kelly, we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better services we can provide. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kelly's Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California's state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment.

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