Supply Chain Engineer

Position: Supply Chain Engineer 2
** Job Description*
* Performs basic technical assessments of components at varying degrees of complexity and integration level, under supervision. Collaborates with design and procurement teams on standard tasks related to integrating supplier components into product development. Performs defined tasks within the New Product Introduction process, ensuring that components and supplier processes meet basic production requirements. Participates in managing non-conforming components by executing assigned tasks such as labeling, sorting, and maintaining records.

Contributes to cross-functional projects by completing defined tasks that support product quality improvements, cost reduction, and supply chain performance.

** Responsibilities*
* ** Key Responsibilities*
* ** Select and Qualify Components:*
* -Performs basic technical assessments of supplier

components at varying degrees of complexity and integration level including

reviewing material properties, electrical characteristics, and mechanical

specifications under supervision.

-Assists in collecting and organizing component

reliability data, supporting the analysis and verification of compliance with

industry standards.

-Supports Supplier Quality, Supply Chain Security,

and Test Engineering teams by executing defined tasks in component

qualification processes.

-Observes supplier manufacturing processes to

learn quality assurance practices and contributes to documentation efforts.

** Supplier Engagement:*
* -Supports specific supplier engagement activities

by assisting with technical documentation and tracking adherence to performance

and quality standards.

-Participates in audits of new and existing

suppliers by gathering data on production capabilities, process controls, and

compliance with quality and security requirements.

-Assists with documenting supplier processes and

identifying potential areas for improvement.

-Collaborates with design and procurement teams on

standard tasks related to integrating supplier components into product

development.

** New Product Introduction:*
* -Performs defined tasks within the New Product

Introduction (NPI) process, ensuring that components and supplier processes

meet basic production requirements.

-Participates in design reviews by documenting

component specifications and supplier capabilities.

-Supports supplier coordination efforts by

tracking production tasks and assisting with schedule alignment.

-Assists during pilot production runs by

collecting test data, verifying component quality, and ensuring compliance with

established standards.

** Failure Analysis:*
* -Contributes to quality excursions by conducting

root cause analyses (RCA) of standard issues and by recommending corrective and

preventive actions (CAPA) within the supply chain.

-Supports root cause analysis efforts by gathering

data and collaborating with suppliers and quality teams on corrective actions.

-Tracks and reports quality metrics, highlighting

trends or issues that could impact component reliability.

-Participates in managing non-conforming

components by executing assigned tasks such as labeling, sorting, and maintaining

records.

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* Cross-Functional Collaboration:

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* -Collaborates with Design, Operations, Quality,

and Procurement teams by executing assigned tasks to support component strategy

alignment.

-Acts as a point of contact for specific supplier

issues, facilitating basic communication and coordination efforts.

-Contributes to cross-functional projects by

completing defined tasks that support product quality improvements, cost

reduction, and supply chain performance.

-Assists during design changes, process optimizations,

and supply chain transitions by providing data and documenting technical

details.

** Core Responsibilities*
* ** Planning & Execution:*
* -Tracks timelines with minimal supervision,

ensuring work is completed in a timely manner and is in alignment with project

requirements. Prioritizes and adjusts work as resources or timelines change,

with some guidance.

** Collaboration & Partnership:*
* -Collaborates within team to better understand

expectations and achieve shared objectives. Leverages a foundational understanding

of business, stakeholder, and/or customer needs to build partnerships with

limited guidance. Actively listens and asks questions to enhance collaboration.

** Problem Solving:*
* -Identifies and addresses issues, escalating

problems to senior staff as needed in accordance with standard procedures.

Compiles and reviews data and/or information from multiple sources to

troubleshoot standard and non-standard errors.

** Continuous Learning:*
* -Seeks opportunities to gain knowledge and learn

new skills and/or tools aligned with industry trends and best practices.

Utilizes feedback and training to improve skills. Participates in a culture of

continuous learning and knowledge sharing.

** Continuous Improvement:*
* -Implements updates to processes, protocols, and

workflows to increase efficiency and effectiveness as directed with some

guidance. Contributes to ideation for future process…