Engineer Sr-Supplier Development (Supply Chain)

General Description Of Position

The Supplier Development Engineer is a newly created role, reporting to the Engineering Supervisor of Supply Chain Development and Risk Management. The role serves as a key player in providing proper oversight of the supply base from a performance perspective (i.e., delivering part/products on time with first time quality, including the assurance of appropriate capacity and capability).

Duties And Responsibilities

• Work directly with SMO stakeholders (Supply Chain, Engineering, Quality, etc.) and suppliers to perform the following in support of completion of annual CSA assessments:
• Analysis of supply chain data including delivery rates, capacity analysis, bottlenecks, and work with the quality engineers to understand supplier performance.
• Identification of root cause of deficiencies uncovered during assessment.
• Development of Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms) addressing root cause of identified issues.
• Manage the execution and follow-through of POA&M actions.
• Support identification and recommendation of supplier investments, audits, or other oversight opportunities.
• Drive to develop a culture of continuous improvement and commitment to excellence.
• Travel on-site to suppliers, as applicable.

Qualifications

• Minimum Education & Experience Requirements:
• Bachelor's of Science Degree in Engineering or higher level degree in STEM related field(s)
• 5+ years of relevant experience
• Demonstrated experience to analyze information, identify assumptions, evaluate evidence, and draw logical conclusions (i.e., critically thinking)
• Demonstrated experience with Root Cause Analysis, Problem Identification & Resolution, and Risk Management
• Proven ability to write in a logical and clear manner for a large diverse audience
• Proven ability to develop consensus among multiple stakeholders
• Strong project management skills
• Preferred Education & Experience Requirements:
• Supply Chain Management experience
• Industrial, Systems, Manufacturing or other Engineering Degree
• Coding, programming, or ability to map questions to scoring system and/or assess metrics
• Experience conducting capability and/or capacity assessments
• APICS, Six Sigma Black Belt, or ASQ certification
• Skills:
• Intellectual curiosity and open-mindedness
• Analytical skills of both data and stakeholder input (i.e., verbal data)
• Must have excellent leadership, organizational and communication skills to effectively interface with internal and external customers as well as all levels of the organization
• Must have a strong desire to work in a dynamic, fast paced environment
• Ability to work independently and in a collaborative team environment
• Must be able to make decisions independently
• Self-motivated, well organized, possess the desire to learn, grow and lead
• Ability to adapt to changing schedules and priorities, apply innovative thinking and problem solving, resolve complex problems, and identify risks and opportunities
• Maintain a professional demeanor under stressful situations