Supplier Development Engineer 4

Epitec is seeking an experienced Supplier Development Engineer to join our client's team in Chillicothe, IL As a Supplier Development Engineer, the candidate will play a pivotal role in driving supplier quality, ensuring production readiness, and improving overall supply base performance across cost, quality, and delivery. This is an ongoing W2 contract with potential for conversion This is an onsite position in Chillicothe, IL Responsibilities Act as the primary supplier quality advisor, leading QCLDM audits and evaluating new and existing suppliers Drive APQP execution and ensure strong process controls are implemented and maintained Review and approve PPAP submissions to confirm supplier production readiness before new part launch Manage supplier activities across the full lifecycle (design through end of production) Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions using 8D methodology, ensuring permanent fixes Monitor supplier performance, analyze defect data, and drive continuous quality improvements Evaluate and approve supplier process changes (PCN) and ensure compliance with change control requirements Assess and manage supplier capacity to meet production demand Support new supplier selection and development, including technical capability assessments Partner with cross-functional teams (engineering, procurement, suppliers) to improve cost, quality, and delivery performance Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field 8-10 years of experience in supplier quality, manufacturing, or engineering Strong experience with APQP and PPAP (hands-on review and approval experience) Experience with Process Change Notices (PCN) and supplier change management Proven experience leading corrective actions using 8D methodology Experience with supplier capacity planning or capacity management processes Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills Self-driven with ability to manage work independently and across global teams Experience with quality tools such as PFMEA, Control Plans, and Gage R&R Knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methods (nice to have) Experience with electrical components or related manufacturing processes (nice to have) Familiarity with tools such as ETQ, AQE, NPE, Power BI, or Power Apps (nice to have) #LI-RH1 #INDOEM