Supplier Development Engineer - Piping

Krones designs, develops, manufactures, and installs both machines and complete packaging lines.  We have become one of the leading system suppliers for breweries and beverage producers as well as for the food, chemical and cosmetics industries.  Our 16,000 employees worldwide strive for innovation and detail and ensure that each customer receives the best quality in product and service.

We are currently looking for candidates who want to make a difference and who wish to be part of our dynamic organization in the US. Krones Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.

JOB SUMMARY: Work with the supplier development team to develop, audit, and train contractors to maintain piping installation quality along with supervision of piping installation contractors on-site. This is a remote position that requires up to 80% travel (domestic and international).

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Strategically develop and execute measures of the international supplier development strategy for piping installation

• Develop the North American region on the implementation of the Krones quality standard for piping installations

• Train and audit Krones, Inc. Service employees / Krones piping contractors and create development plans to improve contractor output

• Participate in the selection and onboarding of piping contractors in conjunction with purchasing/project management teams

• Develop and execute the quality guidelines in the field of electrical installation for the North American region in parallel with the Head of Supplier Development - North America

• Plan and implement system and product audits for North American piping contractors

• Work in parallel with Head of Supplier Development - North America to develop KPIs and data structures, proactive analysis, and predictive quality recommendations

• Manage piping contractors and project teams on-site as well as conduct meetings with contractors

• Perform initial review of documentation for new suppliers and upload of approved files to SharePoint / GIN

• Oversee installation tenders, order clarification, etc. for piping orders in partnership with project management and Krones AG piping group

• Perform other duties as assigned

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate degree in welding or mechatronics. Equivalent field experience is acceptable in lieu of one of these degrees.

• At least 2 years of experience leading and organizing construction sites

• At least 3 years of welding experience and AWS CWI (Certified Welding Inspector) or equivalent certification

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or similar field

• Supplier development experience

• IWE (International Welding Engineer) or AWS CWENG (Certified Welding Engineer)

• TUV SUD Auditor training

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS: Good knowledge of SAP and MS Office, ability to diagnose and resolve contractor quality and documentation issues, ability to manage contractors, ability to inspect finished products of contractor welders

SOFT SKILLS: Startup mentality, effective communication, team first attitude, self-motivation, ability to multitask

Krones, Inc. offers an outstanding opportunity to be involved with and challenged by leading-edge technologies, further career opportunities to learn and develop skills, a flexible work schedule and a competitive salary and benefits program. Our benefits program includes a generous health/dental/vision package, and 401(k) program in addition to other benefits. Please submit your resume.