Global Supplier Development Engineer

The Global Supplier Development Engineer (GSDE) is responsible for implementing, supporting, and managing global supplier development strategies and performance to ensure flawless launches of new programs. This role involves assessing SEA suppliers' manufacturing competencies, supporting technical reviews, and onsite development of supplier capabilities to meet BorgWarner's requirements. The GSDE will also conduct supplier quality training, drive performance improvements, and support both regional and global needs in screening SEA suppliers, program launch requirements (APQP), and series delivery. A working knowledge of Forgings, Powder Metal, Machining, Stamping or Aluminum Die Casting is preferred.

• Collaborate closely with the global team for the advanced development of potential SEA suppliers.
• Assist the GSM team in selecting new suppliers.
• Evaluate new suppliers in the Supplier Vetting Process through audits.
• Provide input to commodity strategy and maintain summary status of SEA suppliers relative to delivery, capacity, capability, quality, and other criteria.
• Aid in the launch of SEA suppliers for other regions.
• Conduct TSA/VDA Potential Supplier, VDA 6.3, and WAR audits.
• Lead the APQP process and coordinate technical reviews and assessments.
• Implement and support global supplier development activities to ensure flawless launches of new programs.
• Develop supplier capabilities to meet BorgWarner's requirements and drive performance improvements to established objectives.
• Conduct supplier quality training and proliferate best manufacturing practices globally.
• Conduct regular audits and special surveys at suppliers' facilities to determine adequacy and capability of quality control.
• Lead cross-functional technical problem resolution at suppliers using advanced problem-solving tools and commodity-specific knowledge.
• Support both local and global needs by visiting new/resourced and/or high-impact suppliers to ensure APQP process integrity and timing.
• Develop and implement quality initiatives to improve cost, reduce PPMs, CPMs, and improve 8D response times.
• Analyze suppliers' and sub-suppliers' capacities and drive improvements to meet BorgWarner's production requirements.
• Ensure supplier conformance to IATF 16949 and other relevant standards.
• Prepare periodic and special reports concerning SEA supplier improvement activities and quality system status.
• Provide support to plants in the region with supplier quality/development challenges and assist other regions dealing with SEA suppliers.
• Offer support during high-impact (NUD = New Unique or Difficult) supplier launches within the region.
• Assist plants in applying the QIP escalation process to address systemic issues with critical SEA suppliers.
• Manage high-level supplier escalations within the region.
• Support audits, eAPQP tasks follow-up, problem-solving, and troubleshooting for DMS plants working with SEA suppliers.
• Enhance awareness and improve Supplier Sustainability, including SAQ and M2030 initiatives in SEA.
• Develop regional expertise to promote supplier sustainability improvements.

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