Supplier Development Engineer

The Impact You'll Make

As our Supplier Development Engineer (SDE) , you'll play a key role in ensuring suppliers meet Danfoss quality standards and requirements by applying quality assurance processes, communication, and training across the FC division

Your impact You'll drive supplier competency development, ensure proper execution of the Supplier Quality Manual and Danfoss global standards, and secure supplier readiness for new business or resourcing projects—resulting in improved process performance and product quality

You'll collaborate with site and supplier teams and take ownership of supplier PPAP processes, claim handling, root cause problem solving, and qualification of direct purchased parts, helping us move toward a more efficient and high-quality future.

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead supplier claim handling, PPAP, and qualification processes to ensure compliance with Danfoss standards and timely issue resolution.
• Collaborate with suppliers, SQE, ASQE, and internal teams to drive root cause analysis, corrective actions, and continuous improvement.
• Support supplier development through training, audits, and performance reviews to strengthen competencies and close process gaps.
• Ensure supplier quality and performance data is accurate and used to benchmark best practices.
• Oversee supplier readiness for new business and resourcing projects in alignment with Danfoss requirements.
• Utilize tools such as 8D, PMR, DFM, and Controlled Ship Levels to enhance supplier quality and operational efficiency.
• Continuously learn, apply, and train others on Danfoss standards, tools, and documentation to improve quality performance.
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration across suppliers and internal stakeholders.

What We're Looking For

What You'll Get from Us

Ready to Make a Difference

If this role excites you, we'd love to hear from you! Apply now to start the conversation and learn more about where your career can go with us.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category.

Skills Required

Lead Auditor, Root Cause Analysis, iso standards, Continuous Improvement, Ppap, pmr, Six Sigma Green Belt, 8D, Dfm