Procurement Engineer

Work with new product development teams to launch and facilitate development of new products through speeding up achieving production specified parts with existing and new suppliers Assist with development and qualification of local/region suppliers, technologies, and component level manufacturing processes by providing local project management support and ensuring part qualification, tool qualification and specification and quality system/plan build up are completed in a timely manner Engage with CR/Central America (CA) based suppliers and U.S. based engineering and quality teams to deep dive mechanical part manufacturing processes and seek opportunities for cost saving, capacity optimization, quality, troubleshooting process and value engineering optimization Drive U.S. based engineers and CR/CA suppliers to hit timelines and quickly address issues which impact success of the overall project Support Strategic Buyers in building and maintaining strong relationships with suppliers in Costa Rica and/or Central America to ensure top quality components, innovation, continued product support and low delivered cost and periodically visiting these suppliers and hosting visiting U.S. based engineers Work with strategic buyers and key suppliers to review supplier capability, overall engineering and quality assessment and ensure synergy between supplier product offerings and Lutron technology requirementsLutron Electronics is the inventor and the leading manufacturer of lighting controls worldwide, our unsurpassed quality, the breadth and depth of our product offerings, and our commitment to servicing our worldwide customers have resulted in annual double-digit growth.**Requisitos**:**Education and Experience Requirements**: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering. At least 3 years' experience in a engineering and-or supply chain in a manufacturing environment. Demonstrable knowledge of implementing lean manufacturing processes. Familiar with plastic molding and metal processing technology and willing to learn and deep dive new technology. Solid engineering and quality knowledge, knowing how to do DOE Program management experience from concept/prints to full production manufacturing.