Supplier Development Engineer

Company details

Automatic Systems is a world leader in the automation of secure entrance control. The company has been designing and manufacturing pedestrian, vehicle and passenger access systems for over 40 years. Founded in 1969, Automatic Systems has developed a unique know-how in the design of high-end obstacles, one-person detection and throughput management making it a brand renowned for the quality of its products in terms of performance and reliability.

Part of IER group, a subsidiary of the French group Bolloré. Our large worldwide business network includes offices and subsidiaries in Belgium, France, Spain, the United Kingdom, Canada, the United States and China, 6 manufacturing plants (3 in Belgium and 1 in France, Canada and China) as well as a vast international network of distributors and local partners.

Function

Reporting to the Quality Manager, you will be responsible for the global operational management (sites in Belgium and France) of the monitoring of deliveries of families of materials (parts or assemblies) manufactured by suppliers and partners. You will establish long-term relationships with these suppliers so that mutual objectives can be achieved. You will also be responsible for monitoring suppliers to ensure that they comply with the defined production methods and quality processes.

Your responsibilities are as follows :

Group Suppliers & Partners Development (Belgium, France) :

• Regularly visit suppliers' production sites to verify their production methods and quality processes
• Interface with suppliers' engineering, manufacturing, logistics and procurement departments as well as the respective internal AS departments to drive cost effective manufacturing process improvements
• Perform supplier performance assessment and follow-up to identify risks and opportunities for supplier development, in areas such as reduction of lead time, cost, quality and supply/capacity risks
• Assess and evaluate the manufacturing and logistics processes of potential new suppliers in the selection phase with internal stakeholders to ensure a successful transfer of work (make or buy) and deliver the Quality Business Award
• Coordinate supplier (re)sourcing activities in partnership with the Purchasing department
• Monitor deviations due to suppliers and partners
• Require suppliers to carry out a root cause analysis (5Why, 8D) and a risks analysis of the manufacturing process
• Attend to some design reviews for current and new products with Marketing/R&D/Industrialization/ Production/QC.

Change Management / Continuous Improvement :

• Coordinate with internal stakeholders and suppliers the implementation of supply chain changes impacting assigned suppliers (parts design changes, subcontracting, transfers, resourcing, etc.).
• Lead internal continuous improvement projects such as purchasing process improvements with the Purchasing Manager.

Profile

• Engineer or Master's degree in a technical field (electromechanics)
• At least 5 years' proven experience as a supplier development and management engineer in an industrial environment
• Thorough knowledge and interest in industrial manufacturing processes
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and familiarity with project management tools and ISO 9001
• Expertise with quality problem-solving tools and Lean standards (SPC, FMEA, MSA, 8D, 5 Why, Six Sigma, Lean Management)
• Proficiency in MS Office suite and ability to adapt to digital tools
• Analytical skills: factual approach and attention to detail
• Fluent in French and English (min. B2)
• You are prepared to travel abroad regularly for short periods.

Above all, you are :

• A true teamplayer, able to work independently and with good teamwork and networking skills (internal and external)
• Commercially aware with excellent interpersonal and communication skills, you know how to interact with suppliers' senior management to build trusting relationships
• You act as a facilitator to solve problems and ensure compliance with AS' specifications
• You are pragmatic: handle deteriorating or emergency situations calmly and methodically
• In order to move projects forward, you take initiatives and adopt a proactive attitude
• Well-organized, you have a rigorous mind for analysis and synthesis
• You enjoy working in an environment that gives you full responsibility and encourages collaboration and continuous improvement.

Offer

• PERMANENT contract
• Attractive salary and package :

• • €150 fixed costs
  • Company car
  • Vehicle package (fuel card, insurance, car tyres, maintenance)
  • Mobile phone
  • Telephone subscription
  • €8 meal vouchers
  • Group insurance
  • Hospital insurance
  • Outpatient insurance
  • End-of-year bonus
  • End-of-year gift vouchers
  • 12 RTT (40-hour week)
  • Additional leave (seniority, career)

Joining Automatic Systems also means :

• Join a company of Belgian origin, which has retained its family spirit over the years
• The opportunity to learn and be trained in new technical aspects and to grow within the company
• Work in a caring environment where everyone is encouraged to share their ideas
• The chance to work in an innovative company that actively contributes to sustainable development objectives: all our products are 80-90% recyclable.