Supplier Development Engineer Principal

Job Description

Come be a part of a team of future shapers that:

• Proactively reviews supplier capabilities, assesses operational gaps to identify risks, and takes systematic actions to develop a world-class supplier.
• Is globally responsible for all supplier development and quality improvement and sustainment.
• Systematically drives Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) investigations to prevent defects.
• Works directly with sourcing, business, engineering, and our customers on strategies to improve product quality and delivery.
• Identifies and leads the implementation of continuous improvement projects.
• Are leaders creating a performance culture with our suppliers through coaching and technical engagement.

Come be a part of a team of future shapers that:

• Proactively reviews supplier capabilities, assesses operational gaps to identify risks, and takes systematic actions to develop a world-class supplier.
• Is globally responsible for all supplier development and quality improvement and sustainment.
• Systematically drives Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) investigations to prevent defects.
• Works directly with sourcing, business, engineering, and our customers on strategies to improve product quality and delivery.
• Identifies and leads the implementation of continuous improvement projects.
• Are leaders creating a performance culture with our suppliers through coaching and technical engagement.

The position requires a breadth of technical experience across multiple programs and products, both electrical and mechanical, working directly with suppliers daily, influencing/working closely with the sourcing commodity leadership teams, Quality and NPD. The successful candidate should be able to communicate with senior management effectively, have a big-picture strategic mindset, handle multiple priorities, influence, and solve complex problems.

• Lead process improvement projects and events to streamline supplier performance
• Develop positive relationships and work closely with Global Sourcing leaders to manage, implement and track supplier/engineering, design changes, capacity studies and New Product Introductions (NPI), and transitions.
• Research external market information and entrepreneurial companies to identify potential sources and suppliers. Drive supplier selection through robust qualification processes.
• Assess new and existing supplier capabilities to meet product, cost, quality, capacity, and fulfillment.
• Drive improvements utilizing Lean methodologies, supplier scorecards, and supplier assessments.
• Track the supplier’s performance indicators, based on their scorecards and rankings, to facilitate and develop the supply base’s ability to consistently meet or exceed defined expectations.
• Support the manufacturing of complex parts and sub-assemblies by providing technical expertise and support for suppliers.
• Review manufacturing processes to ensure they will yield parts compliant with engineering drawings and specifications.
• Create and participate in PFMEA activities, Work Instruction Improvements, and Control Plan effectiveness with suppliers.
• Drive improvements utilizing Six Sigma methodologies, supplier scorecards, and supplier assessments.
• Ensure supplier compliance while driving systematic problem-solving and process improvement plans to deliver performance.
• Execute Supplier Development Engineering Playbook and Create a strategic improvement plan at each supplier
• Drive cross-functional engagement to remove roadblocks necessary to improve supplier performance
• Eliminate any risks that will prevent suppliers from meeting performance targets, and elevate as needed

• At least 8 years combined of Supply Chain, Operations, Business Management, or Manufacturing Engineering experience
• Experience in performing production readiness & rate readiness reviews/assessments
• Strong communication skills both verbal and written.
• Experience with project management and Kaizen facilitation.
• Ability to interface effectively with all levels of leadership.
• Proven problem-solving skills, including the ability to interpret business performance and financial data, define actions, and implement…