Supplier Development Engineer

Join Franklin Electric on our mission to empower communities with sustainable water management solutions, where your expertise will play a vital role in shaping a better future for generations to come. Franklin Electric is a diverse team of innovators making a positive global impact since 1944. We offer innovative water and energy solutions, ensuring access, treatment, and efficient management of this vital resource. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our innovative products, industry leading quality products, exceptional customer service, employee development, and passion for social responsibility. Join us to create a better future while growing professionally in a supportive environment! What you will be doing: Lead the selection, evaluation, and qualification of potential and existing suppliers across Asia. Perform gap analyses and track corrective action closure to ensure gap closure. Drive Technical Reviews, manufacturability evaluations, and PPAP within the New Sourced Product Development process to ensure compliance with engineering and quality requirements. Drive VAVE initiatives with suppliers and engineering to optimize design, materials, processes, etc., achieving sustainable cost savings without sacrificing quality. Monitor key supplier performance metrics (e.g., PPM, OTIF), conduct regular supplier performance reviews, and drive continuous improvement initiatives across assigned suppliers. Collect and analyze supplier quality non-conformances; lead suppliers in applying problem-solving tools (e.g., 8D, 5-Why, Fishbone Diagram) to identify root causes and ensure effective implementation of CAPAs. Other assignments arranged by Manager. Who we want: If you are a self-motivated and collaborative individual who is passionate about making a positive impact, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Hard-working winners. Confident, competitive, and results-oriented professionals who create a track record of success. Dedicated achievers. People who thrive in a fast-paced environment and will stop at nothing to ensure a project is complete and meets regulations and expectations. Effective communicators. People who can interpret information clearly and accurately to concisely communicate results and recommendations to stakeholders. Collaborative partners. People who build and leverage cross-functional relationships to bring together ideas, information, use cases, and industry analyses to develop best practices. What you need: Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or a related field with at least 5 years of relevant experience. Experience in the manufacturing, assembly, and testing of pumps, valves, and electric motors is strongly preferred. Solid experience in VAVE, supplier quality management, and supplier development. Good technical understanding of castings and machining processes. Practical experience in casting /machining issues resolution and process/system improvement. System and Process audit skills. Familiar with Quality 5 Tools, 7 Techniques, and Six Sigma is a plus. Excellent written and oral communication skills in English are a must.