Supplier Development Engineer

As the Supplier Development Engineer
, you are responsible for supporting supplier development activities to support the North America PPG Aerospace Strategic Business Unit. The business unit has six manufacturing sites, Science & Technology group, and seven distribution centers which procure direct and indirect products and services in support of manufacturing and distributing our products/services. The position will onsite be based out of Sylmar, CA. You will support the Supplier Development Project Managers and report to the Supplier Development Manager.

• Support the development and execution of short-to-long term procurement projects of the Aerospace SBU. These projects may involve alternate materials, 2nd source suppliers, engineering/tooling development, supplier/PPG site qualification, work transfers, new production introduction/development (NPI/NPD), cost reduction efforts (cost avoidance/cost savings), new work bid, supply base consolidation, identifying new dock-to-stock suppliers, return-to-green plans, and enhancing supplier delivery performance and yields.
• Support the qualification and selection of suppliers, leading to customers' acceptance.
• Manage communication between internal and external stakeholders and interface between suppliers, leadership, procurement, supply chain, design engineering, operations, and quality teams.
• Reduce supply risk by identifying & developing key second source suppliers and alternate materials.
• Lead and/or participate in supplier qualification & development activities such as value stream analysis, capacity/capability assessments, production rate readiness assessments (PRR/PRA), PPAP/APQP, first article (FAI) submission, Kaizen events, continuous improvement projects/workshops, etc.
• Support effective closure of open action items within the Supplier RAIL (Rolling Action Item Log).
• Collaborate cross-functionally with procurement, supply chain, quality, operations, and design engineering teams with the common goal of reducing costs while improving the overall quality of sourced goods and services.
• Work together with quality, manufacturing, or design engineers to improve material reliability/performance and to minimize recurrence of incoming nonconforming material (increase yields at the supplier).

• Only U.S. Citizens, Green Card holders, and political asylees or refugees are eligible to apply.
• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Material Science, or related professional degree.
• 3+ years of related Procurement, Supplier Development, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering experience.
• Six Sigma, Continuous Improvement, or Lean Manufacturing experience (ASQ, ASCM/APICS, ISM and/or other industry recognized certifications/training are desirable).
• Must work well in a team environment, balance projects, and make effective presentations.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally to suppliers and other PPG sites (up to 25% of the time).

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

The base salary range for this position is $80,000 to $120,000 + annual bonus plan.

Benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k matching, PTO, Paid Holidays and annual bonus plan. Benefits will be discussed with you by your recruiter during the hiring process.

PPG provides equal opportunity to all candidates and employees. We offer an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that provides a fulfilling workplace for employees, creates an environment for continuous learning, and embraces the ideas and diversity of others. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability status, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.

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