Supplier Development Engineer

Locations: Budapest (HU) • Gdańsk (PL) • Prague, Czech Republic

Eaton Business Services is a key European hub supporting Eaton's mission to improve quality of life and protect the environment through power management technologies. Our teams deliver high-value services across supply chain, finance, HR, quality, IT, engineering support and more - enabling Eaton operations worldwide.

We cultivate a diverse, inclusive and performance-driven culture, supported by digital tools, standardized processes, and certified operational excellence (ISO 9001). Our ambition: empower people, optimize operations, and drive continuous improvement across the company.

We are looking for a Supplier Development Engineer (SDE) to strengthen and develop Eaton's supplier base across Central & Eastern Europe.

Position overview

• Lead Supplier Site Assessments (SSA) and capability audits (onsite & virtual).
• Evaluate new suppliers and support sourcing decisions through feasibility and industrialization reviews.
• Lead corrective action closure (CAR) and ensure robust qualification.

• Drive improvement plans to meet quality (DPPM/DMR), delivery, and capacity targets.
• Perform maturity assessments and guide suppliers through process stability and capability upgrades.
• Support suppliers through escalations, performance recovery, and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Ensure supplier readiness for engineering changes and new product introductions (NPI).
• Support APQP deliverables: PPAP, MSA, SPC, control plans, capability validation.
• Partner with Engineering, Commodity Managers, Plant Quality and Global SQ.

• Promote and deploy Eaton Supplier Quality & Development standards across the CE/EE region.
• Provide coaching and training for plant SQEs and local teams.
• Ensure supplier alignment with EQMS, ISO 9001 and OpA expectations.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Automation, Industrial preferred).
• Min. 5 years in supplier development, supplier quality or manufacturing engineering.
• Expertise in at least one key process: plastic injection molding, metal fabrication, industrial assembly.
• Strong command of APQP, PPAP, MSA, SPC, and supplier audits.
• Proficiency in structured problem solving (8D, RCA, Ishikawa).
• Fluent English + willingness to travel ~50% across CE/EE.

• Experience with LV/MV electrical components or electromechanical manufacturing.
• Familiarity with NPI / launch readiness (PROLaunch or APQP).
• Multinational supplier management exposure.

• Strong communication and influencing skills.
• Ability to work independently in supplier environments.
• Analytical, structured, proactive mindset.
• Comfortable in cross-functional and multicultural settings.

• Opportunity to work on global marketing initiatives with impact across markets.
• Hands-on experience in Agile content development processes.
• Insight into product marketing strategy, digital communication, and global product launches.
• Collaborative international environment with exposure to diverse teams and disciplines.
• A meaningful, engaging role for 9-12 months-ideal for career growth and portfolio expansion.