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Diversified Services Network, Inc. (DSN) is seeking a full-time Supplier Development Project Lead to join our team in Peoria, IL. We offer full benefits, PTO, 401k, and more! If you're looking to grow your career within an extremely reputable, stable Fortune 100 company - let's talk!
Position Overview
The Supplier Development Project Lead will lead sourcing projects that transition parts from one supplier to another in support of New Product Introduction (NPI) and New Source Introduction (NSI) programs. This is a fully onsite role, working in an office environment five days a week and reporting directly to the on-site manager.
Key Responsibilities
- Evaluate and select qualified suppliers for part transitions
- Drive the source approval process for new and transitioning suppliers
- Partner with suppliers on development activities to meet quality, cost, logistics, and delivery expectations
- Manage the Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) through completion
- Coordinate new source introduction from kickoff to production readiness
Requirements
Required Qualifications
- Master's degree with 3+ years of relevant experience (preferred) OR
- Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of relevant experience OR
- Associate's degree with 7+ years of relevant experience
- Internship experience counts toward years of experience
- Strong background in purchasing and supply chain, including prior experience in roles such as Buyer
- Proven program and project management experience
- Six Sigma knowledge
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365
- Strong verbal, written, and presentation skills
Benefits
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid Holidays
Please follow the link to our website for a list of job openings in Engineering, IT, Project Management, and more! https://www.dsnworldwide.com
Salary expectations: 60,000-65,000 per annual
Diversified Services Network, Inc. (DSN) is seeking a full-time Supplier Development Project Lead to join our team in Peoria, IL. We offer full benefits, PTO, 401k, and more! If you're looking to grow your career within an extremely reputable, stable Fortune 100 company - let's talk!
Position Overview
The Supplier Development Project Lead will lead sourcing projects that transition parts from one supplier to another in support of New Product Introduction (NPI) and New Source Introduction (NSI) programs. This is a fully onsite role, working in an office environment five days a week and reporting directly to the on-site manager.
Key Responsibilities
- Evaluate and select qualified suppliers for part transitions
- Drive the source approval process for new and transitioning suppliers
- Partner with suppliers on development activities to meet quality, cost, logistics, and delivery expectations
- Manage the Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) through completion
- Coordinate new source introduction from kickoff to production readiness
Requirements
Required Qualifications
- Master's degree with 3+ years of relevant experience (preferred) OR
- Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of relevant experience OR
- Associate's degree with 7+ years of relevant experience
- Internship experience counts toward years of experience
- Strong background in purchasing and supply chain, including prior experience in roles such as Buyer
- Proven program and project management experience
- Six Sigma knowledge
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365
- Strong verbal, written, and presentation skills
Benefits
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid Holidays
Please follow the link to our website for a list of job openings in Engineering, IT, Project Management, and more! https://www.dsnworldwide.com
Salary expectations: 60,000-65,000 per annual
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Who's Hiring
- SpaceX29
- Eaton16
- ASM5
- Parker Hannifin5
- Rivian4
Top Industries Hiring
- Manufacturing
- Technology & Software
- Aerospace & Defense
- Consulting & Professional Services
- Media & Entertainment
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in supplier development engineer jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical, industrial, or manufacturing engineering
- Experience conducting supplier audits using APQP, PPAP, or FMEA methodologies
- Proficiency with quality management systems such as ISO 9001, IATF 16949, or AS9100
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, and technical specifications
- Experience driving corrective action and continuous improvement programs with suppliers
- Willingness to travel to supplier facilities domestically or internationally as required
Tips for Your Supplier Development Engineer Job Search
Tailor your resume to sourcing metrics
Supplier development engineer roles reward quantifiable outcomes. Highlight supplier scorecards you built, defect reduction percentages you drove, and audit findings you resolved. Reviewers scan for evidence you can move a supplier from at-risk to approved, not just that you visited facilities.
Certify in quality before you apply
An ASQ Certified Quality Engineer or Certified Supplier Quality Professional credential moves your resume past automated filters at manufacturers who list it as preferred. If you're between roles, completing one before applying gives you a concrete differentiator hiring managers notice.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists supplier development engineer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings that name your commodity
Supplier development engineering is highly commodity-specific. A background in castings, stampings, or electronics carries differently across roles. Search by commodity alongside the job title so your application lands with hiring managers who already need your exact material knowledge.
Prepare a structured supplier audit story
Interviewers for these roles almost always ask you to walk through a supplier development project end to end. Prepare one clear example covering the initial gap assessment, the corrective action plan you led, and the measurable outcome. Rambling here signals weak cross-functional execution.
Negotiate relocation terms before accepting
Many supplier development engineer openings are on-site or require heavy regional travel to supplier facilities. Confirm travel expectations, reimbursement policies, and any relocation package during the offer stage, not after signing, so there are no surprises once you start the role.
Supplier Development Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most supplier development engineers?
The companies hiring the most supplier development engineers right now include SpaceX, Eaton, and ASM, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and North Carolina, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Automotive OEMs, aerospace primes, and medical device manufacturers consistently post the highest volume of these roles.
How many supplier development engineer jobs are remote?
About 57% of supplier development engineer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most roles in this field. Supplier quality systems work and reporting responsibilities are the sub-areas most likely to allow remote or hybrid schedules, while audit-heavy and manufacturing-floor roles almost always require on-site presence.
How do you become a supplier development engineer?
Start with a bachelor's degree in mechanical, industrial, or manufacturing engineering, then build hands-on experience in quality, procurement, or manufacturing operations. Learn core methodologies including APQP, PPAP, and FMEA through on-the-job application or coursework. Earning an ASQ quality certification strengthens your profile, and experience leading cross-functional corrective action projects is what most employers look for before moving you into a development-focused role.
Can you get hired as a supplier development engineer with little experience?
Yes, some manufacturers hire candidates with one to two years in quality engineering, purchasing, or manufacturing roles and train them into supplier development responsibilities. Highlighting any supplier-facing work, internal audit participation, or corrective action involvement from previous roles helps close the experience gap. Commodity-specific technical knowledge often matters as much as title history when hiring managers evaluate early-career candidates.
What does the supplier development engineer interview process look like?
Most processes run three to four stages: an initial screening with HR or a recruiter, a technical interview with the hiring manager covering quality methodologies and supplier management scenarios, and a panel or cross-functional interview with engineering and procurement stakeholders. Some manufacturers add a case study or ask you to walk through a real supplier improvement project. References and background checks follow the final round.
Where can I find and apply to supplier development engineer jobs?
You can find and apply to supplier development engineer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your commodity background, experience level, and location preference, then apply directly to each listing from the page.
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