FAAC Group, world leader in access automation, access control and parking systems, more than 32 sales companies, more than 3.600 employees worldwide and 18 manufacturing plants, is looking for a Supplier Development Engineer that will be part of our department of Product Development in Bologna in the access automation Business Unit.

What we offer:

The role gives you the opportunity to work in a fast –growing international company. You will be part of a dynamic and flexible team. You have the chance to get a deep insight in the function of Product Design of an international Headquarter.

The candidate will be working within a dynamic and innovative context inspired by the principles of Lean Thinking, characterized by teamwork and a streamlined decision-making processes.

We are looking for a candidate who aspires to work in a multidisciplinary team and in an environment of sharing of information and visual communication.

The Supplier Development Engineer will report directly to the Project Leader within his/her ‘’Obeya’’ and will have functional relations with quality and purchasing functions.

Key Responsabilities:

  • Team member in the product development process from the early stage design activities to the mass production
  • Direct participation in the technical discussion with supplier in order to guarantee process feasibility assessments.
  • Verification of production process
  • Validate the conformity of the purchased material using measuring instruments (as CMM).
  • Definition of the control plans for incoming material and components
  • Auditing activity with the suppliers and their process
  • Promoting continuous improvements of the suppliers in terms of quality and process by evaluating corrective actions)

Key Requirements:

  • Technical degree background
  • 2-3 years of experience in quality or engineering or production (main commodities: die-casting, plastic molding, mechanical processing, sheet metal processing)
  • Good knowledge of mechanical drawing
  • Good knowledge of English language
  • Attitude to work into multi-disciplinary teams (obeya room)
  • Excellent problem-solving skills
  • Availability for business trip