Reporting to the supply chain manager the supplier engineer will conduct preliminary purchased part risk assessments and lead-time and cost estimates as well as identify and qualify outside manufacturing partners. Additionally this role is responsible for reviewing customer specifications and drawings in order to communicate needs with suppliers securing non-disclosure agreements negotiating costs lead-times and terms and conditions and performing supplier audits as needed. The supplier engineer also assists with validation and final approval and identifies root causes of component-related issues reviewing and approving supplier corrective actionspreventative actions CAPA. This is a unique role that not only helps ensure our customers receive the high quality parts they expect but can also enhance profitability working toward supply chain cost reductions.The ideal candidate will have a bachelors degree in engineering or an equivalent combination of education and experience along with a working knowledge of plastic and metal fabrication as well as electronic components. To perform this job successfully an individual should have knowledge various software platforms including word processing spreadsheet inventory Internet browser and project management.