Supplier Development Engineer
Philips • Cambridge, MA • Posted June 10, 2026
About the Role
**Supplier Development Engineer**
The Supplier Development Engineer executes targeted supplier development initiatives focused on niche technologies, supplier maturity advancement, Supplier-Owned Quality (SOQ), and First-Time-Right (FTR). The Supplier Development Engineer serves as technical coach and change agent, working directly with selected suppliers and is responsible for driving measurable supplier capability improvements, enabling long-term supplier autonomy, and supporting risk-based decision-making across the supply base.
**Your role:**
+ Lead technical oversight for high-risk and niche suppliers, conducting deep process and capability assessments to identify systemic risks, resolve complex performance issues through root cause analysis, and implement sustainable corrective and preventive actions.
+ Drive supplier maturity advancement by performing comprehensive assessments across QMS effectiveness, process capability, and operational performance...
The Supplier Development Engineer executes targeted supplier development initiatives focused on niche technologies, supplier maturity advancement, Supplier-Owned Quality (SOQ), and First-Time-Right (FTR). The Supplier Development Engineer serves as technical coach and change agent, working directly with selected suppliers and is responsible for driving measurable supplier capability improvements, enabling long-term supplier autonomy, and supporting risk-based decision-making across the supply base.
**Your role:**
+ Lead technical oversight for high-risk and niche suppliers, conducting deep process and capability assessments to identify systemic risks, resolve complex performance issues through root cause analysis, and implement sustainable corrective and preventive actions.
+ Drive supplier maturity advancement by performing comprehensive assessments across QMS effectiveness, process capability, and operational performance...