Supplier Development Engineer

Legrand has an exciting opportunity for a Supplier Development Engineer to join the Power & Thermal Management division.

The Supplier Development Engineer is responsible for developing and improving supplier capability, capacity, and performance to support PTM business objectives. This role will lead and maintain the supplier scorecard, driving supplier improvement across quality, delivery, cost, capacity, process capability, compliance, and supply continuity.

Reporting to the Supplier Development and Transformation Manager, this position partners closely with Sourcing, Operations, Quality, Engineering, and suppliers to lead proactive supplier development, qualification, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement initiatives.

LOCATION: REMOTE – must be located near one of these cities – Lebanon, TN, Canonsburg, PA, Anaheim, CA OR Arvada, CO

• Lead, implement, and own the Supplier Performance Scorecard and improvement action plans across all areas of supplier performance, including gaps, risks, and improvement priorities.
• Lead and own improvements in supplier quality, on-time delivery, cost, capacity, process capability, compliance, and supply chain continuity.
• Develop and execute supplier improvement initiatives focused on quality, delivery, cost, capacity, process capability, certifications, compliance, and operational performance, resulting in objective improvements to the KPIs.
• Assess and develop new and existing supplier capacity and manufacturing readiness to support current and future business requirements.
• Lead supplier assessments, audits, capability evaluations, qualification activities, and PPAP reviews.
• Support new supplier onboarding, qualification, and readiness.
• Drive continuous improvement using Lean, Six Sigma, root-cause analysis, 8D, and other structured problem-solving methods.
• Identify supplier risks and lead mitigation activities to strengthen supply continuity and resilience.
• Support critical supplier performance issues, including containment, root-cause investigation, corrective action, and recovery plans.
• Partner cross-functionally with Sourcing, Operations, Quality, Engineering, and Supply Chain to execute supplier development priorities.
• Build strong supplier relationships while maintaining accountability for performance and improvement commitments.
• Evaluate supplier technical capability, manufacturing processes, capacity, operational readiness, quality systems, certifications, and compliance against business requirements.
• Assess supplier readiness for new products, new programs, capacity expansion, transfers, and other strategic initiatives.
• Identify capability or readiness gaps and partner with suppliers to establish and execute corrective or development plans.
• Proactively identify and mitigate supplier-related risks, including quality, capacity, delivery, supply continuity, operational, financial, and regulatory risks, leveraging the PTM Supplier Scorecard and other appropriate assessment methods.
• Drive proactive supplier risk mitigation activities to reduce the likelihood of shortages, disruptions, and recurring supplier performance issues.
• Support the development of alternative or improved supplier capabilities where required to strengthen supply continuity.
• Facilitate supplier onsite visits to Legrand manufacturing sites to drive KPI improvements.
• Collaborate with underperforming suppliers to identify and implement project plans to reduce risks to the Legrand supply chain.
• Support Quarterly Business Reviews with key suppliers.
• Support the development and audit of Supplier Business Continuity Plans.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities: 

• Engineering or technical manufacturing background.
• Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or similar continuous improvement training or certification.
• Supplier Quality, Quality Engineering, or manufacturing-related certification.
• Experience collaborating with global suppliers and multi-site manufacturing operations.
• Experience with supplier scorecards, supplier risk management, capacity assessments, and business continuity planning.
• Familiarity with APQP, FMEA, Control Plans, SPC, MSA, 8D, and other structured quality and supplier development tools.
• Experience developing suppliers that support technically complex, high-volume, or capacity-constrained commodities.
• Experience using KPIs to drive measurable supplier improvements.

Travel

• 30–50% travel nationally and internationally, as needed.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• PTM Supplier Scorecard

Legrand is the global specialist in electrical and digital building infrastructures. Its comprehensive offering of solutions for residential, commercial, and datacenter markets makes it a benchmark for customers worldwide.

Trusted by the world’s largest hyperscalers, Legrand's Power & Thermal Management division helps operators manage the critical infrastructure that powers modern data centers. Through a portfolio of best-in-class brands spanning power, cooling, connectivity, management, and supporting infrastructure, we enable customers to deploy, operate, and scale high-density environments. Combining deep domain expertise with a customizable design approach and dedicated support services, we help customers build and operate resilient infrastructure that meets current performance requirements while adapting to future demands. Power & Thermal Management industry-leading brands include Approved Networks, Raritan, Server Technology, Starline, Ortronics, Kratos Industries, and ZPE Systems. 

Legrand, North & Central America offers comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as distinctive benefits like a high employer 401K match, paid time off (PTO) and holiday pay, short-term and long-term disability benefit plans, above-benchmark paid maternity and parental leave, bonus opportunities in accordance with the Company’s incentive plans, paid time off to volunteer, and an active/growing Employee Resource Group network. For more information, visit legrand.us.