Supplier Development Engineer

BROMMA has been the leading manufacturer of crane spreaders ever since its formation in the 1960s. Today we have, by far, the highest market share of the world’s spreader suppliers. In fact, our market share is higher than all our competitors’ combined. Today, we manufacture close to 2,000 spreaders of all types every year and our spreaders are currently in use in 99 of the top-100 ports world- wide. BROMMA sales and service network has a wide-reaching footprint. We are present with own sales offices on all continents, and with an extensive network of agents, we are able to support customers in every country in the world. More information about BROMMA can be found on Purpose of the positionExecute Cargotec Sourcing Supplier Development processes, tools and strategies, to continuously improve suppliers' performance to mitigate risks in terms of delivery, quality and sustainability. Main tasks and responsibilities To take the lead to be responsible for supplier development activities within pre-production, up to and including start of production. Maintaining, improving and continuously developing suppliers’ quality and delivery performance in line with the Category Strategy. Manages the part and process assurance in line with project targets and timing. Working closely with all stakeholders and manage the decision process to move suppliers into escalation. Perform necessary audits to improve underperforming supplier in line with supplier improvement strategy. To support Category Strategy and suppliers in continuous improvement workshops by applying Lean methodology and tools. To take the lead in to proactive activities to improve quality, capability, capacity, and cost reduction workshops with suppliers What you’ll need to succeedEducation B.Sc. , M.Sc. in Engineering - quality, process and production, or MBA preferred, or equivalent experience Experience Min 3-5 years of experience in Lean methodology and tools or equivalent Proven capability in technical problem solving and effective project management Strong process knowledge in at least one manufacturing discipline Strong process improvement, Lean methodology experience such as PDCA, VSM, 5S, JIT is mandatory Competencies Product Development with Supply Chain experience background Analytical capability and financial experience Production-, manufacturing-, quality assurance and systems skills Supplier quality assurance (such as QAP/SQAP/PQAP/APQP/PPAP or similar) Proficiency in Google Sheets, Google Slides and Google Docs, and project management tools Strong communication skills in English, additional language skills are a plus Proven ability to work effectively in matrix organization to lead and influence others ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 and relevant ISO standards