Position Summary
Position Summary
The Supplier Development Engineer is accountable for driving and improving Supplier’s Performance across the Division.
Position will directly report to the Division Supplier Development Manager. The Supplier Development Engineer will collaborate with supply chain management, quality, and engineering teams ensuring customer requirements are met.
Main Duties
- Responsible for driving performance improvements in Delivery, Cost and Quality within the division supply chain.
- Drive long term structural improvements at key suppliers.
- Evaluate supplier process capabilities.
- Track supplier performance through pHConnect metrics.
- Lead High Performance Teams with sites to drive Work Transfer projects to closure.
- Collaborate with the sites to establish preferred supplier selection criteria based on evaluations of supplier price, quality, delivery, certifications, and compliance.
- Oversee timely completion of supplier corrective and preventive actions.
- Use network of aerospace suppliers to find expeditive solutions in case of line-stop situations.
- In case of overload at a supplier, make sure Parker Aerospace is served as a top-priority customer.
- Have a deep understanding of Aerospace requirements and supports all compliance activities as needed.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Improve Supplier LISC/ SRPPM through structured problem solving
- Support Division Locations to ensure suppliers have the capacity and capability to meet needs
- Resolve adhoc issues as experienced
- Clear communication accross the sites on the ongoing projects and sourcing initiatives through division category meetings
JOBHOLDER REQUIREMENTS
- Engineering Bachelor's degree required. Mechanical, Electronic or Manufacturing Engineering preferred.
- Minimum of 3-5 years in the same role required. Previous experience in supplier development preferred.
- Possess analytical and technical skills required to understand business practices.
- Must have advanced computer skills and be able to understand electronic processing. Must have implemented PPAP and Quality System Improvements in the supply base.
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills for effective interface with all internal and external contacts. Must be an innovator and embrace Lean Enterprise principles and practices.
- Six Sigma Green Belt plus.
- TS knowledge preferred
