Project Engineer 3
About The Position
Manage the supply chain interaction between 6 Sigma Continuous Product Improvement (CPI) projects and the worldwide drivetrain value streams. Ensure component & prime product facilities, parts, & dealers are working towards the earliest CPI effectivity while minimizing scrap & re-work. This single point of contact will proactively identify & prevent future supply chain issues and be the “go-to SME” on supply chain best practices. This role will work across all Drivetrain systems (Torque Convertors, Transmissions, Axles, Final Drives, Electric Drive, & CVTs) and their corresponding L1-L3 components. Work with parts depot purchasing team and supply base (Internally & Purchased finished) to optimize transport (regular & expedited) material for dealers/customers. Collaborate with Product Support to manage customer/dealer material stock (short term & long term).
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Engineering, Supply Chain, or Business or an equivalent level of work experience.
- Three to five years of professional level experience minimum.
- Supply chain theory terminology w/ basic computer skills.
- Demonstrated excellent project & management skills, team leadership skills, and excellent communication skills.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of other functions that provide inputs regularly, i.e., Product Development, Engineering, Quality, Purchasing, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Operations.
- Must have the ability to learn and do quality analysis
- Must be very customer focused and can drive change throughout the enterprise effectively.
- Must be able to manage risk and ambiguity on a project.
Responsibilities
- Ensure awareness of pending/active CPI projects to communicate/manage anticipated impact to the value chain (create single view)
- Proactively collaborate with black belts, purchasing, supply chain, and engineering to phase in / phase out components across multiple worldwide facilities to optimize CPI effectivity & minimize scrap
- Manage service letter inventory requirements & work with service engineering & purchasing to resolve issues
- Provide on-going visibility of expected scrap & CPI effectivity dates
- Obtain component and machine serial number effectivity
- Consolidate reporting & visualizations
- Interface with operations and depot supply chain analysts & provide feedback for drivetrain efficiency gains
- Create/facilitate/manage ISR/PSR (Part Stocking Requests) in close collaboration with product support
- Act as the Supply Chain SME and coach/advise Black Belts on minimizing value chain disruptions
- Identify & implement/leverage process/tool effectiveness improvements
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
