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Supplier Development Engineer 3 | Mossville, IL | 12-Month Contract We are seeking an experienced Supplier Development Engineer to support supplier quality, manufacturing excellence, and supplier performance improvement initiatives within a leading global manufacturing environment.

Location:

Mossville, IL (Onsite)

Duration:

12

Months Schedule:

Monday-Friday, 7:30 AM - 4:00

PM Start Date:

October 2026

Pay:

$43 - $50/hr What You'll Do Improve supplier performance by identifying capability gaps and implementing corrective actions. Ensure quality of incoming supplies through supplier assessments, inspections, and testing processes. Monitor supplier quality metrics, defect rates, and performance trends while driving continuous improvement initiatives. Conduct supplier audits to verify compliance with quality standards, manufacturing policies, and industry requirements. Develop supplier inspection, testing, validation, and evaluation processes. Support suppliers with process improvements, quality assurance planning, process controls, and performance enhancement activities. Collaborate with internal engineering, manufacturing, procurement, and quality teams to resolve supplier-related issues. Participate in Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), New Source Introduction (NSI), New Part Introduction (NPI), and New Technology Introduction (NTI) activities. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Welding Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or another technical engineering discipline. 5+ years of relevant experience (Master's degree may be considered with 3+ years of experience). Experience supporting manufacturing environments involving complex engineered components. Strong supplier quality, supplier development, and manufacturing process experience. Experience working with both light and heavy fabrication suppliers. Knowledge of APQP, PPAP, NSI, NPI, and NTI methodologies. Experience evaluating supplier capabilities, manufacturing processes, and quality systems. Key Skills Supplier Development & Supplier Quality

APQP & PPAP

Manufacturing Process Improvement Root Cause Analysis Quality Systems & Audits Supplier Evaluations & Certification Process Controls Quality Assurance Planning Manufacturing Standards & Compliance Continuous Improvement Soft Skills Strong communication and presentation skills Effective stakeholder and supplier relationship management Problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities Ability to influence without authority Comfortable balancing strategic initiatives and day-to-day execution Strong organizational and project management skills What Makes This Opportunity Unique? This role offers the opportunity to work closely with engineering, manufacturing, procurement, and supplier partners while driving impactful supplier quality and performance improvements. You'll gain visibility with leadership, develop expertise in supplier management and quality systems, and contribute directly to initiatives that support operational excellence and continuous improvement. If you have a passion for supplier quality, manufacturing excellence, and building strong supplier partnerships, we'd love to connect. #LI-ES1 #INDOEM