Supplier Development Engineer III

Daikin Applied Americas

Supplier Development Engineer improving high-risk suppliers' capability at Daikin Applied, a leader in HVAC solutions. Conducting assessments and initiatives to enhance quality, reduce costs, and facilitate continuous improvements.

Posted 7/18/2026full-timeKansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Minnesota • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $90,400 - $151,800 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in supplier assessment, capacity analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives within manufacturing and supply chain environments. Proficient in developing and managing supplier performance metrics and risk mitigation strategies.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Supplier AssessmentLean Six Sigma Green BeltCapacity AnalysisContinuous ImprovementField Operations Experience

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Hard Skills

Manufacturing Capability AssessmentQuality ManagementKPI Performance ManagementRisk Mitigation PlanningEngineering Design ReviewProblem SolvingCost AnalysisSupplier Development PlansProcess ImprovementTeam Coordination

Soft Skills

Presentation SkillsCollaborationFacilitation

Certifications & Qualifications

Lean Six Sigma Black BeltLean Six Sigma Green Belt

Industry Keywords

Supply ChainManufacturingContinuous ImprovementField OperationsSupplier Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Complete technical supplier assessments relating to manufacturing capability (machinery, tooling, processes), quality, workforce, capacity, continuous improvement, and sub-tier management
Review and develop supplier capacity analysis and tools
Develop, initiate and maintain supplier specific development plans
Develop, initiate and maintain supplier specific KPI performance management
Deploys risk mitigation plans
Monitor, support and facilitate continuous improvement events and initiatives
Review engineering designs as related to a specific supplier’s capabilities and facilitate producibility and design to cost changes
Review new product introduction designs for producibility and design to cost
Investigate problem jobs and participate in solutions to improve product quality and recover expenses incurred by Daikin that are the responsibility of the supplier
Conduct presentations to internal customers and business unit management

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in management or STEM
8+ Year of experience with Supply Chain, Manufacturing, or similar
4+ years of related field operations/Supply Chain experience on manufacturing products, controls, and systems
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification
Experience coordinating teams of internal and external clients

Benefits

Comp & perks

Multiple medical insurance plan options + dental and vision insurance
401K retirement plan with employer match
Paid time off and company paid holidays
Paid sick time in accordance with the federal, state and local law
Tuition Reimbursement after 6 months of continuous service