Lead Supplier Development Engineer

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Lead Supplier Development Engineer page is loaded## Lead Supplier Development Engineer remote type:
Prioritize engaging with customers. When not directly interacting with customers; collaborate with colleagues in your office.locations:
Pueblo, Colorado time type:
Full time posted on:
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** Where is the work:
** Prioritize engaging with customers. When not directly interacting with customers; collaborate with colleagues in your office.
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* What you will do:

** Scope of work is primarily supportive of data center suppliers and related functions.  Conducts Quality, Technical and QMS assessments, in support of new sourcing, to determine if a supplier’s quality systems, technical competency and environmental policies meet Trane Technologies’ expectations.  Leads initial Supplier orientation provides on-boarding training as required.  Oversees supplier inventories, supplier tooling, capacity, and the effects on Trane Technologies SBU inventory levels.  

Assists in the selection and implementation of IT supplier sourcing strategies to ensure high quality, on-time delivery, and cost competitiveness.  Ensures supply of raw materials and components to Trane Technologies facilities have appropriate inventory levels and records the entry of finished products to the corresponding Trane Technologies plant.
Active participant of Sourcing Council and Commodity teams – providing the quality detail required to support source selection and rationalization.  Provides Supplier with technical oversight and expertise in areas such as Process Development, PFMEA, Measurement Systems, Control Plans and Error Proofing.  Leads AQP reviews with Suppliers which include Design Specification, Pass Thru identification, Safe Launch Control, Launch Readiness and Run @ Rate.  

Onsite SIOP Assessment to ensure suppliers are able to meet Trane Technologies orders and demand requirements.  Drives process and systemic quality improvements, at assigned supplier sites, through the use of quality tools (SIPP, SPC, Lean, and Six Sigma) and validates improvements through defined measurables to reduce quality non-conformances “SCAR.”  Continually monitors assigned suppliers “SCAR” status and collaborates with suppliers and plant SQE to minimize quality impact to our operations and end Customer.  

Acts as a quality subject matter expert, working in conjunction with Plant SQE and Suppliers in 8D and A3 problem solving - leading cross-functional teams on major issues resolution at Supplier locations.  Performs advanced analysis (Commodity, Quality Systems, DPPM, DMR) to determine trends along with proposed actions to drive performance improvement.
** What you will bring:
** Bachelor's Degree preferred;
Equivalent years of experience required in lieu of degree.  7-10+ years of plant manufacturing experience.  7-10+ years working experience in the Quality / Supplier Quality.  ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or equivalent body of knowledge.  Experience using quality tools/methodologies (PPAP, APQP, RCCA, SPC, GD&T, & Lean Principles).  Practical Knowledge of industry specific quality registration (ISO
9001:2015 & IATF
16949).  Ability to effectively communicate at all levels within the company.  ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or equivalent body of knowledge.  Ability to travel up to 75%.  Supply Chain Acumen – Understands the key value creation processes within the Procurement function and the role Supplier Development plays.  Project Management – Identifies resource needs, develops project plan, and drives project execution.  Business Thinking/Strategizing –Demonstrates regional knowledge of suppliers, industry trends and new process/technology.  

Problem Solving - Understands and can execute the “three root cause approach” to problem solving – demonstrated ability to lead corrective action plan…