Senior Supplier Development Engineer

Triumph Group

Position Overview

The Supplier Development Engineer works for the Supply Chain team as a technical resource supporting the external supplied hydromechanical and thermal products, electronic assemblies, and other products or services of a technical and specialized nature. This high visibility position helps to assess supplier capabilities prior to supplier selection, as well as supports supplier non-conformance on legacy product. This candidate will work with suppliers to identify opportunities for manufacturability improvements, address delivery challenges, part execution and quality issues that may arise during the manufacturing process.

Responsibilities

• Liaison between the Supplier, Triumph Engineering and Triumph Quality.

• Take internal operational challenges and drive process improvements in the supply base.

• Interface with internal teams and Suppliers in respectful way; facilitate productive communications between Engineering and Supplier regarding technical risks, challenges and opportunities.

• Uphold Quality and Process System requirements; work within quality system to manage review and disposition of supplier non-conformities. Support RCCA process with supplier as needed.

• Use technical skillset to bring cost reduction ideas to Supplier/Engineering

• Conduct onsite Supplier Risk Assessments

• Proactively manage poor performing suppliers using quality data trend analysis.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Associate degree in technical field

• Experience working in a technical capacity in a Manufacturing Environment, preferably working on cross-functional teams

• Experience working with external manufacturers and/or service providers

• Ability to define problems, analyze data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills for effective interface with all internal and external contacts.

• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

• Creative, quality, and results-driven work ethic.

• Strong PC skills (Word, Excel, Access, & PowerPoint).

• Travel Required ~40%

Desired Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Experience working with aerospace specifications and quality systems is preferred.

• Lean Manufacturing experience is a plus

Employment Type:

Full-Time / Salaried Exempt

Salary Range: $83K - $124K

Triumph Group and all its divisions and subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employers. Triumph Group provides reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Applicants who need accommodation in the job application process should contact

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