Senior Level Supplier Engineer Jobs
Senior level supplier engineer jobs put experienced professionals in charge of sourcing strategy, supplier quality systems, and the cross-functional programs that deliver results. Roles are concentrated across Electronics & Hardware, Manufacturing, and Technology & Software, with a mix of on-site, hybrid, and remote positions, and employers like Form Energy, CooperSurgical, and Katalyst Healthcares & Life Sciences hiring at this level now.
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Sr Supplier Development Engineer
Req ID 91922 | Gray Court, United States ZF Transmissions Gray Court, LLC
Job Description
The Senior Commodity Supplier Quality Engineer is responsible for leading all supplier quality activities related to supplier assessment, Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), supplier development, process validation, component development, and structured problem solving for outsourced production materials. The role ensures that supplier performance consistently supports ZF and external customer requirements while maintaining compliance with global quality objectives, corporate standards, and local regulatory requirements.
What you can look forward as Supplier Quality Engineer:
- Lead supplier quality and readiness activities for new product launches, supplier onboarding, and APQP/PPAP execution to ensure compliance with ZF, AIAG, VDA, and IATF standards.
- Conduct supplier assessments and audits (VDA 6.3, IATF, AIAG, and ZF-specific audits) to evaluate capability, approve new suppliers, and drive continuous improvement.
- Provide technical expertise in manufacturing processes and commodities, including feasibility studies, supplier evaluations, process reviews, engineering changes, and print-to-process verification.
- Drive supplier quality performance through KPI monitoring, defect reduction, PPM improvement, corrective action management, process capability enhancement, and supplier development initiatives.
- Apply advanced quality and problem-solving methodologies, including APQP, PFMEA, Control Plans, MSA, SPC, Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, 8D, root cause analysis, and corrective/preventive actions.
- Support and lead supplier issue resolution and escalation management, including customer complaints, field issues, quality concerns, and APQP escalation levels for new and serial production.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, manufacturing, purchasing, and quality teams, maintaining strong supplier relationships and ensuring timely execution of quality objectives.
- Develop, maintain, and improve quality systems and documentation, while supporting regional and global supplier quality initiatives and traveling extensively (40%-70%) to supplier locations.
Your profile as Supplier Quality Engineer:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with 6+ years of experience in Quality, Process Engineering, and Project Management.
- Subject matter expert in Casting commodities and High-Pressure Die Casting (HPDC) components, with strong knowledge of production methods.
- Advanced problem-solving and quality expertise, including Six Sigma, SPC, PFMEA, Control Plans, GD&T, and MSA.
- Strong leadership and training capabilities, with proven ability to coach teams and drive continuous improvement.
- Effective cross-functional collaborator, skilled at working with all organizational levels to resolve complex technical and quality issues.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Access, Word, PowerPoint)
- Willing to travel extensively (40%-70%) to support business needs.
What we offer at ZF Gray Court:
A supportive collaborative team environment
Annual Incentive Plan
Paid Vacation
Personal Time
401k Plan
Health Care Benefits
Paid Holidays
A strong diversity culture
Supportive Employee Groups and community outreach activities
Be part of our ZF team as Sr Supp Dev Eng-Gen and apply now!
Contact
Vaz Lakshmi Narasimhan
DIVERSITY COMMITMENT:
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are more than just words for us. They are at the core of the ZF Way that propels our team members towards their utmost success. We strive to build and nurture a culture where inclusiveness is a natural reflex. We actively seek ways to remove barriers so that every member of ZF can rise to their full potential. We aim to embed this in our legacy through how we operate and build our products as we shape next generation mobility, safety, sustainability and social justice.
With four generations across 118 nationalities in 41 countries, ZF combines a unique variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and ideas. Together, we solve problems, drive innovation and shape next generation mobility.
Our company is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity and to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with us and are in need of accommodation or special assistance to navigate our website or to complete your application, please contact us. Requests for reasonable accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. ZF is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran
What does DEI (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion) mean for ZF as a company?
At ZF, we continuously strive to build and maintain a culture where inclusiveness is lived and diversity is valued. We actively seek ways to remove barriers so that all our employees can rise to their full potential. We aim to embed this vision in our legacy through how we operate and build our products as we shape the future of mobility.
Find out how we work at ZF:
Job Segment: Lean Six Sigma, Six Sigma, Quality Engineer, Compliance, Manufacturing Engineer, Management, Engineering, Legal
Become our next FutureStarter
Are you ready to make an impact? ZF is looking for talented individuals to join our team. As a FutureStarter, you’ll have the opportunity to shape the future of mobility. Join us and be part of something extraordinary!
Sr Supplier Development Engineer
Req ID 91922 | Gray Court, United States ZF Transmissions Gray Court, LLC
Job Description
The Senior Commodity Supplier Quality Engineer is responsible for leading all supplier quality activities related to supplier assessment, Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), supplier development, process validation, component development, and structured problem solving for outsourced production materials. The role ensures that supplier performance consistently supports ZF and external customer requirements while maintaining compliance with global quality objectives, corporate standards, and local regulatory requirements.
What you can look forward as Supplier Quality Engineer:
- Lead supplier quality and readiness activities for new product launches, supplier onboarding, and APQP/PPAP execution to ensure compliance with ZF, AIAG, VDA, and IATF standards.
- Conduct supplier assessments and audits (VDA 6.3, IATF, AIAG, and ZF-specific audits) to evaluate capability, approve new suppliers, and drive continuous improvement.
- Provide technical expertise in manufacturing processes and commodities, including feasibility studies, supplier evaluations, process reviews, engineering changes, and print-to-process verification.
- Drive supplier quality performance through KPI monitoring, defect reduction, PPM improvement, corrective action management, process capability enhancement, and supplier development initiatives.
- Apply advanced quality and problem-solving methodologies, including APQP, PFMEA, Control Plans, MSA, SPC, Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, 8D, root cause analysis, and corrective/preventive actions.
- Support and lead supplier issue resolution and escalation management, including customer complaints, field issues, quality concerns, and APQP escalation levels for new and serial production.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, manufacturing, purchasing, and quality teams, maintaining strong supplier relationships and ensuring timely execution of quality objectives.
- Develop, maintain, and improve quality systems and documentation, while supporting regional and global supplier quality initiatives and traveling extensively (40%-70%) to supplier locations.
Your profile as Supplier Quality Engineer:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with 6+ years of experience in Quality, Process Engineering, and Project Management.
- Subject matter expert in Casting commodities and High-Pressure Die Casting (HPDC) components, with strong knowledge of production methods.
- Advanced problem-solving and quality expertise, including Six Sigma, SPC, PFMEA, Control Plans, GD&T, and MSA.
- Strong leadership and training capabilities, with proven ability to coach teams and drive continuous improvement.
- Effective cross-functional collaborator, skilled at working with all organizational levels to resolve complex technical and quality issues.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Access, Word, PowerPoint)
- Willing to travel extensively (40%-70%) to support business needs.
What we offer at ZF Gray Court:
A supportive collaborative team environment
Annual Incentive Plan
Paid Vacation
Personal Time
401k Plan
Health Care Benefits
Paid Holidays
A strong diversity culture
Supportive Employee Groups and community outreach activities
Be part of our ZF team as Sr Supp Dev Eng-Gen and apply now!
Contact
Vaz Lakshmi Narasimhan
DIVERSITY COMMITMENT:
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are more than just words for us. They are at the core of the ZF Way that propels our team members towards their utmost success. We strive to build and nurture a culture where inclusiveness is a natural reflex. We actively seek ways to remove barriers so that every member of ZF can rise to their full potential. We aim to embed this in our legacy through how we operate and build our products as we shape next generation mobility, safety, sustainability and social justice.
With four generations across 118 nationalities in 41 countries, ZF combines a unique variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and ideas. Together, we solve problems, drive innovation and shape next generation mobility.
Our company is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity and to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with us and are in need of accommodation or special assistance to navigate our website or to complete your application, please contact us. Requests for reasonable accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. ZF is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran
What does DEI (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion) mean for ZF as a company?
At ZF, we continuously strive to build and maintain a culture where inclusiveness is lived and diversity is valued. We actively seek ways to remove barriers so that all our employees can rise to their full potential. We aim to embed this vision in our legacy through how we operate and build our products as we shape the future of mobility.
Find out how we work at ZF:
Job Segment: Lean Six Sigma, Six Sigma, Quality Engineer, Compliance, Manufacturing Engineer, Management, Engineering, Legal
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Senior Level Supplier Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level supplier engineer job?
Employers hiring at this level look for candidates who have owned supplier qualification programs end to end, led corrective action processes, and influenced sourcing decisions at a strategic level. Demonstrating that you have mentored junior engineers, managed supplier relationships independently, and driven measurable quality or cost outcomes gives you a clear edge over candidates who have only supported those efforts.
Which companies hire senior level supplier engineers?
Companies hiring senior level supplier engineers right now include Form Energy, CooperSurgical, and Katalyst Healthcares & Life Sciences, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level tends to concentrate in manufacturers, defense contractors, medical device companies, and large industrial or technology firms with complex global supply chains that require senior technical oversight.
Are there remote senior level supplier engineer jobs?
Yes, though many roles require periodic on-site supplier visits or factory audits. About 29% of senior level supplier engineer openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting employer flexibility for experienced professionals who can manage supplier relationships and quality programs without daily on-site presence.
What makes a supplier engineer role senior level?
Senior level supplier engineer roles are defined by ownership, not just contribution. At this stage you are expected to lead supplier development strategies, resolve systemic quality issues independently, serve as the technical authority in cross-functional meetings, and mentor earlier-career engineers. The scope expands from executing tasks to setting direction and being accountable for supplier performance outcomes.
Which industries hire the most senior level supplier engineers?
Senior Level supplier engineer roles concentrate in Electronics & Hardware, Manufacturing, and Technology & Software, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive demand because they rely on tightly controlled supply chains, rigorous component qualification standards, and ongoing supplier audits that require experienced engineers with deep technical and program management expertise.