Littelfuse (NASDAQ: LFUS) is a diversified industrial technology manufacturing company shaping solutions for the safe and efficient transfer of electrical energy. Headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, USA, we serve customers across industrial, transportation, and electronics markets worldwide. With approximately 16,000 employees we design and manufacture innovative technologies that support electrification, energy efficiency, and advanced automation. Our global reach is matched by a culture that empowers innovation and long-term growth. Guided by our principles We Care, We Succeed With Our Customers, and We Own the Outcome, we work collaboratively, think boldly, and deliver solutions that move industries forward.
The Supplier Development Engineer reports directly to the Senior SDE Manager. This role will support EII Projects in Northamerica for PMR, the Supplier Selection & Qualification projects driven by the PUR team, escalations on Supplier Quality Incidents as will be leading Supplier Development activities such as: Safe Launch programs, Supplier Risk Management, Continuous Improvement Plans, Surveillance Quality System Audits.
On site audit – risk assessments to new and current suppliers; work with supplier to develop capable and stable manufacturing processes
Category management – Work with and support Procurement’s strategy in establishing supply base that is capable to meet the requirement from various BU across entire company.
Critical risk supplier – identify worst performed supplier, work with the affected supplier to develop and implement “get-well” plan, until supplier improve the performance.
Supplier engagement – develop and build good relationship with supplier.
Establish robust material qualification process (PPAP) to ensure all materials are properly qualified before release for production – New material and engineering changes.
SDE metrics: Supplier Quality Incident, Supplier DPPM; Audit Schedule Hit Rate; Audit Average Score].
Work with supplier and internal cross-functional teams to drive and implement improvement actions.
Supplier scorecard monitoring.
Category management – Work with and support Procurement’s strategy in establishing supply base that is capable to meet the requirement from various BU across entire company.
New Product Development – Early involvement to support the activities that are related to supplier and material.
Engineering change – Involve, review and approve supplier and material related change
Engineering degree
Minimum 5 years of experience in Supplier Quality / Supplier Development
Experience with ISO, IATF 16949 and core tools -FMEA, APQP, PPAP, SPC, MSA
Knowledge to VDA 6.3 auditing is a must
Advanced knowledge of MS Office and basic knowledge of SAP
Able to handle multiple tasks efficiently and shift priorities as necessary
Bilingual Spanish-English
At Littelfuse, we support employee growth and development. Guided by our culture principles, our teams work together to deliver value for customers and make a positive impact in the communities where we operate. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone has the opportunity to grow and contribute. We offer competitive compensation and benefits, performance-based incentives, flexible work arrangements, and development opportunities.
