Supplier Development Engineer III

About the role

The Supplier Development Engineer is responsible for delivering strategic and tactical supply chain activities for our supply base to effectively support all Textron Systems' businesses across all site locations with a focus on overall external supply chain improvement. Each team member will develop optimized external supply chain capability, enabling the highest levels of competition among the highest performing suppliers, geographically located; to optimally support our business throughout all phases of the product life cycle with a particular focus on Quality.

Responsibilities

• Develop Relationships throughout the Supply Base and connect that network with Internal customers and drive Quality into the foundation for execution
• Perform and/or participate in source qualification by performing quality management system surveys and special process surveys
• Solicit supplier inputs into product design, considering design for manufacturability, cost, reliability, parts availability, and more
• Perform Manufacturing Readiness Assessments (MRA) as appropriate for suppliers
• Cook up the effective flow-downs of contractual requirements to suppliers along with alignment on quality codes and performance expectations
• Execute supplier development strategies balanced across all domains
• Partner with Sourcing Engineering, Supplier Management, Buyers, and Quality Engineering to ensure a smooth transition to the identified source enabling seamless execution via leading effective Technical Interchange Meetings (TIM)
• Cook with supplier development strategies balanced across all domains
• Coordinate with Quality Engineering inspection requirements of suppliers and execute inspection requirements such as first article inspection, managing nonconforming materials, troubleshooting, processing material review board actions, etc.
• Lead management of critical supplier issues to improve overall execution
• Lead risk assessments via FMEA/Risk Cubes, RCCA, countermeasures and supplier scorecard reviews
• Perform data analysis and issue reports on supplier performance to ensure suppliers meet and maintain expected performance levels inclusive of quality and delivery

Requirements

• Wide bandwidth knowledge of mechanical and/or electrical design and awareness of lean manufacturing principles and the identification of key performance parameters (KPPs)
• Ability to analyze and understand technical drawings, (and/or electrical schematics, wiring diagrams), Model Based Definition Files, preliminary bills of material (BOM), engineering sketches, CAD models, prototypes, specifications, and ad-hoc requirements
• Knowledge of ISO 9001-based quality systems, AS9100, and AS9102
• Broad knowledge of Quality Engineering and manufacturing processes and procedures
• If Electrical, knowledge of J-STD-001 and IPC-610, and key industry standards that drive electrical design and manufacture
• Ability to visualize and comprehend critical elements of a manufacturing environment, and to understand the interactions of various factors that affect mechanical/electrical engineering designs
• Ability to detect and analyze potential design issues, and to apply logical or scientific solutions to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems
• Strong interpersonal skills in dealing with suppliers, peers and other functional areas
• Knowledge of GD&T and the appropriate tolerances in a manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of DFX principles, including Design for Manufacturing, Assembly, and Cost
• Basic computer skills: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Project, Visio
• Manufacturing specific computer skills: ERP and MRP (e.g. Oracle); PLM (e.g. Matrix)
• Experience with root cause corrective action (RCCA) processes and tools
• Knowledge and appreciation of outsourcing and Supply Chain procedures
• Desire to continually learn new skills, attend technical expositions, and develop a sourcing network in the industry
• Travel to supplier locations at least 30% of time

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering required. Preferred focus in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering
• 2+ years’ experience in design environment
• 5+ years’ experience in Quality Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, and/or other supply chain engineering role
• Preferred Government contracting experience
• Preferred Master’s Degree in related field
• Preferred previous experience with Lean principles or Six Sigma certification

Benefits

At Textron Systems, our talented people make us successful. Our Company is committed to offering employees opportunities to grow and develop. Our benefits and compensation packages are designed to help our talented employees excel and achieve their goals, so they can make a difference every day in and outside of the workplace. Below are just a few examples!

Pay

Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications

Schedule

Full-time