Project Engineer - Supply Chain

About the role

This role is categorized as hybrid. The successful candidate is expected to report to Warren, MI three times per week, at minimum. You will work cross-functionally with Purchasing, Engineering, Supplier Quality, Containerization, Logistics, and OEM assembly/manufacturing plants to facilitate critical supply issues and business transfers. This group addresses short-term capacity issues caused by broken tools or equipment, fires, floods, and other supplier shortage issues.

Responsibilities

• Support and lead conference calls with business transfers and critical supply issues.
• Function as a liaison between purchasing, engineering, manufacturing, logistics, and suppliers to resolve issues and 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 a 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 the Supplier Risk Management team on financially troubled suppliers.
• Lead and support proactive and predictive strategy vision and engage in related projects.
• Understand and implement standardized work practices.
• Keep management updated frequently, consistent with the issue's urgency.
• Provide executive reports as required.

Requirements

• 5+ years of 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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, or a related field (preferred).
• 5+ years of experience in automotive manufacturing operations (preferred).
• 3+ years of experience in die casting or machining operations (preferred).
• Excellent communication and command skills.
• Broad understanding of manufacturing processes, including material handling, inventory management, OEE, capacity, and throughput.
• Demonstrated excellent level of analytical ability, communication, and interpersonal skills to build relationships with team members and suppliers.
• Ability to manage multiple and significantly complex cases with a high level of autonomy and accountability for results.
• Ability to prepare and present information to various levels and audiences.

Schedule

Hybrid role requiring in-office presence in Warren, MI at least three times per week.