Project Engineer - Supply Chain

This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Warren MI three times per week, at minimum.

Working cross-functionally with Purchasing, Engineering, Supplier Quality, Containerization, Logistics and OEM assembly / manufacturing plants to facilitate critical supply issues and business transfers. This group deals with short-term capacity issues caused by broken tools or equipment, fires, floods, and any other related supplier shortage issues.

Responsibilities:

• Support / Lead conference calls with business transfers and critical supply issues
• Function as liaison between purchasing, engineering, manufacturing, logistics and suppliers to resolve issues and to provide technical support
• Determine the cause of supplier delivery problems and coordinate/implement effective and timely resolutions
• Help assess and assist in the development and implementation of corrective actions for critical issues
• Improve delivery performance of suppliers by identifying process improvements and lead time reduction opportunities
• May participate as member or resource to product development teams
• Regularly exchange information with others inside and outside the work group including OEM and supplier facilities
• Work with Supplier Risk Management team with Financially Troubled Suppliers
• Lead and support Proactive and Predictive strategy vision and engage in projects related to developing this strategy
• Understand and implement standardized work practices.
• Keep management updated frequently, consistent with the issues urgency
• Provide Executive Reports as Required

Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years relevant post-graduate work experience in purchasing, supply chain, program/product management, manufacturing, logistics or product development
• Expect to travel spontaneously 75% domestically/Internationally to Suppliers
• Must have a valid passport

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, related field
• 5+ years of experience in Automotive Manufacturing Operations
• 3+ years of experience in die casting or machining operations
• Excellent communication and command skills are necessary to be successful in this position.
• Broad understanding of manufacturing processes including, material handling, Inventory management, OEE, Capacity, throughput etc.
• Demonstrate excellent level of analytical ability, communication and interpersonal skills required to build relationships with team members and suppliers to solve problems and resolve issues.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple and significantly complex cases and assignments with high level of autonomy and accountability for results.
• Ability to prepare and present information to various levels and audiences.