$83,000–$124,000 Per Year
Aerospace and Defense, Communication Skills, Computer Skills, Cost Control, Cross-Functional, Data Analysis, Electronics Assembly, Interpersonal Skills, Lean Manufacturing, Manufacturing, Manufacturing/Industrial Processes, Microsoft Access Database, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Multitasking, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Process Improvement, Project/Program Management, Quality System Requirements (QSR), Risk Analysis, Supply Chain, Systems Administration/Management, Technical Support, Trend Analysis, Vendor/Supplier Evaluation, Vendor/Supplier Management, Vendor/Supplier Selection, Willing to Travel, Writing Skills
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
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Triumph Group Inc
Triumph Group, Inc. designs, engineers, manufactures, repairs and overhauls a broad portfolio of aerostructures, aircraft components, accessories, subassemblies and systems – providing integrated solutions for the global aerospace market. The company serves a broad, worldwide spectrum of the aviation industry, including original equipment manufacturers of commercial, regional, business and military aircraft and aircraft components, as well as, commercial and regional airlines and air cargo carriers.
Triumph is comprised of 45 highly specialized manufacturing companies, operating at 64 locations worldwide. The company is organized into three groups: Aerostructures, Aerospace Systems and Aftermarket Services.
10,000 employees or more
http://www.triumphgroup.com