SUPPLIER ENGINEER SKILLS, EXPERIENCE, AND JOB REQUIREMENTS
Published: Jan 14, 2025 - The Supplier Engineer brings expertise in Microsoft Project, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SolidWorks, alongside a proven problem-solving acumen capable of organizing and analyzing extensive technical data. Specializes in injection molding with significant experience in molds, tooling, and mold validation, particularly within the medical device sector. Highly self-motivated, excels in a goal-oriented and challenging environment, and is adept at leading cross-functional teams and providing constructive feedback.
Essential Hard and Soft Skills for a Standout Supplier Engineer Resume
- Project Management
- Advanced Mathematics
- Computer-Aided Design
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Quality Control
- Supply Chain Management
- Technical Writing
- Data Analysis
- Risk Management
- Process Improvement
- Communication
- Problem-Solving
- Teamwork
- Adaptability
- Leadership
- Attention To Detail
- Time Management
- Critical Thinking
- Conflict Resolution
- Project Leadership
Summary of Supplier Engineer Knowledge and Qualifications on Resume
1. BA in Mechanical Engineering with 5 Years of Experience
- Experience in Supplier Quality, Supplier Development, or related field
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills (English and Spanish)
- Outstanding analytical skills along with good judgment
- Demonstrable knowledge of a range of manufacturing processes including an understanding of key input variables for quality, cost and capacity
- Knowledge of 21 CFR part 820 and ISO 13485
- Proficient in MS Office and ERP Information Systems, preferably SAP
- Experience in a high-volume medical device company
- Ability to read and interpret detailed mechanical drawings (GDandT) and communicate technical information
- Experience involving technical interaction with vendors
- Knowledge of polymer, machining, and/or metal-cutting processes
- Knowledge of Process Capability and data analysis using statistical tools
- Basic understanding of metrology
2. BA in Industrial Engineering with 3 Years of Experience
- Have a strong background in applications and software such as Microsoft Project, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SolidWorks
- Problem-solving skills including the ability to organize and analyze large quantities of technical data and information to make creative and balanced decisions
- Knowledge of Injection Molding
- Self-motivated with the ability to take initiative and work successfully in multi-functional teams
- Ability to give and receive constructive feedback
- Ability to lead a team-based approach to decision-making
- Demonstrated ability to work in a goal orie, challenging environment
- Medical device experience
- Experience with molds, tooling, molding process, mold validation and/or metrology
3. BA in Manufacturing Engineering with 4 Years of Experience
- Qualified engineer (ideally to degree level) or suitable/relevant experience
- Have integrity when making decisions
- Enjoy problem-solving and have a logical approach to understanding the root cause and applying appropriate countermeasures.
- Effective communication skills in both written and verbal.
- Be able to negotiate to overcome and resolve obstacles.
- Achieve deadlines, work under pressure and remain resilient when faced with challenges.
- Willingness to learn, adopt new ideas, and challenge existing methods.
- Take ownership of the project and provide solutions to problems.
- Work as part of a team, and collaborate with other supplier engineers
4. BA in Electrical Engineering with 6 Years of Experience
- Excellent communication and project management skills are a must
- Strong bias for action and results orientation is critical
- Good understanding of statistical methods, six sigma methodologies, and problem-solving methodologies.
- Previous experience in working with suppliers
- Strong organizational skills and must be a team player capable of cooperating with different departments.
- A high proficiency in MS Office tools
- Experience in equipment/process qualification
- Self-starter and self-motivated, great teammate, strong can-do mentality
- Team player with good interpersonal relations
5. BA in Materials Science with 2 Years of Experience
- Knowledge of BSC products and processes
- Experience with material controls and suppliers
- Familiar with problem-solving methodologies and tools
- Experience with test method validation, product/process changes/validation
- Multitasks prioritizes, and meets deadlines in a timely manner with high attention to detail
- Self-driven and self-motivated to learn and apply knowledge
- Experience in a process/manufacturing/supplier engineering role
- Must have excellent mechanical aptitude, analytical and problem-solving skills, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Individuals must be self-driven and self-motivated to learn and use that knowledge to produce results.
- Previous experience in working with suppliers
- Sound demonstrated understanding of statistical methods, Six Sigma methodologies, DOE
6. BA in Systems Engineering with 7 Years of Experience
- Experience in operation/supply chain
- Solidworks experience, able to review mechanical drawings
- Experience with mechanical suppliers and process
- Able to implement new technology that is first in the market
- Independent and capable of leading tasks from beginning to closure
- Performs well in an intensive and dynamic environment
- Good writing and verbal skills
- Experience in product design and specific experience related to servers
- Familiar with all aspects of the NPI process
- Ability to learn quickly and operate outside of comfort, visualize, clarify product system assembly needs through design for manufacturing optimization
7. BA in Aerospace Engineering with 5 Years of Experience
- A flexible working style that won’t be daunted by a fast-paced working environment, or by a wide range of tasks
- The ability to broker strong working relationships with multiple teams and a genuine desire to help and support team members to collectively deliver quality objectives
- Experience in medical device manufacture within an accredited ISO 13485 quality management system or one in a similarly regulated industry
- Knowledge of manual and automated mechanical assembly techniques
- Experience in at least one of the following: injection molded component tooling, manufacture, fabricated metalwork, electrical/electronic assemblies, and/or complex subcontracted assemblies
- A creative approach to problem-solving and demonstrable experience in root cause analysis
- A good understanding of Quality Management Systems (ideally ISO13485 and FDA 21 CFR part 820), being a certified Lead Auditor
- The ability to work with suppliers and drive quality improvement projects
- Knowledge of RoHS and REACH requirements
- Experience in facilitating the negotiation process and the completion of quality agreements with suppliers
8. BA in Robotics Engineering with 4 Years of Experience
- Experience in manufacturing production quality engineering or supplier quality management
- Experience in the medical/pharmaceutical industry.
- Working experience in the medical device industry
- Familiar with the manufacturing process of molding (plastic, below, rubber) and chemical fabrication processes.
- Good understanding of manufacturing Quality processes
- Knowledge of inspection and test techniques.
- Proficient in common quality tools such as control plan, FMEA, 8D and CAPA, FAI.
- Knowledge of TrackWise
- Good knowledge of ISO9001 and ISO13485 and capable of conducting process and system audit.
- Knowledge of GMP, MDR, QSR820, and VDA 6.3
- Good in MS Office applications especially MS Word, MS Excel, and Powerpoint.
- Preferably able to speak in the Japanese language.