Littelfuse (NASDAQ: LFUS) is a diversified industrial technology manufacturing company shaping solutions for the safe and efficient transfer of electrical energy. Headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, USA, we serve customers across industrial, transportation, and electronics markets worldwide. With approximately 16,000 employees we design and manufacture innovative technologies that support electrification, energy efficiency, and advanced automation. Our global reach is matched by a culture that empowers innovation and long-term growth. Guided by our principles We Care, We Succeed With Our Customers, and We Own the Outcome, we work collaboratively, think boldly, and deliver solutions that move industries forward. The Supplier Development Engineer reports directly to the Senior SDE Manager. This role will support EII Projects in Northamerica for PMR, the Supplier Selection & Qualification projects driven by the PUR team, escalations on Supplier Quality Incidents as will be leading Supplier Development activities such as: Safe Launch programs, Supplier Risk Management, Continuous Improvement Plans, Surveillance Quality System Audits. About the job: On site audit – risk assessments to new and current suppliers; work with supplier to develop capable and stable manufacturing processes Category management – Work with and support Procurement’s strategy in establishing supply base that is capable to meet the requirement from various BU across entire company. Critical risk supplier – identify worst performed supplier, work with the affected supplier to develop and implement “get-well” plan, until supplier improve the performance. Supplier engagement – develop and build good relationship with supplier. Establish robust material qualification process (PPAP) to ensure all materials are properly qualified before release for production – New material and engineering changes. SDE metrics: Supplier Quality Incident, Supplier DPPM; Audit Schedule Hit Rate; Audit Average Score]. Work with supplier and internal cross-functional teams to drive and implement improvement actions. Supplier scorecard monitoring. Category management – Work with and support Procurement’s strategy in establishing supply base that is capable to meet the requirement from various BU across entire company. New Product Development – Early involvement to support the activities that are related to supplier and material. Engineering change – Involve, review and approve supplier and material related change About you: Engineering degree Minimum 5 years of experience in Supplier Quality / Supplier Development Experience with ISO, IATF 16949 and core tools --FMEA, APQP, PPAP, SPC, MSA Knowledge to VDA 6.3 auditing is a must Advanced knowledge of MS Office and basic knowledge of SAP Able to handle multiple tasks efficiently and shift priorities as necessary Bilingual Spanish-English At Littelfuse, we support employee growth and development. Guided by our culture principles, our teams work together to deliver value for customers and make a positive impact in the communities where we operate. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone has the opportunity to grow and contribute. We offer competitive compensation and benefits, performance-based incentives, flexible work arrangements, and development opportunities. Our humble roots date back to 1927, where, in the back of a garage on Chicago’s northside, our founder, Edward Sundt, developed a small, fast-acting, protective fuse for use in sensitive test meters. Sundt wanted to call his new company producing these small fuses, “Little Fuse,” but wasn’t allowed to trademark two such common words. So, instead he went with the one-word, misspelled “Littelfuse.” For more than 95 years, Littelfuse has pioneered innovative products that help empower a sustainable, connected, and safer world. With the ever-evolving electrification and electronification of customer applications, our product technologies are closely linked to sustainable applications such as electric vehicles and EV charging infrastructure, renewable energy and energy storage, factory automation, power management and more. Throughout our history, our people have been the foundation of our success — and that remains true today. Now more than ever, our bright and talented people are a strategic advantage for the company. From the production line to the engineering lab, the office or distribution center, Littelfuse people are an important part of a diverse, talented team of the best and brightest in the industry. While Littelfuse has experienced tremendous growth in recent years, we still maintain a small-company, entrepreneurial approach where your efforts will drive our culture, our business, and the overall success of the organization. No matter where you work or what you do, your contributions will make a difference at Littelfuse — everywhere, every day. Littelfuse is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, and/or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.