**Essential Job Functions:**

Provide engineering support in the evaluation and qualification of materials and components submitted by potential suppliers.

The person in this role will:

+ Lead sample testing and qualification activities for new suppliers, ensuring materials meet performance, quality, and specification requirements.
+ Coordinate and execute material testing (mechanical, physical, chemical, and application‑specific tests) in collaboration with internal labs and external resources.
+ Analyze test data, prepare reports, and provide recommendations on supplier approval or required corrective actions.
+ Partner with Supply Chain, Quality, Engineering, and Global Operations to align test requirements and prioritization.
+ Develop and document testing protocols, acceptance criteria, and supplier qualification procedures.
+ Maintain and update internal specifications related to supplier material requirements.
+ Interpret and apply rel...