Senior Advanced Project Engineer - Electronics Supplier Development
About The Position
As a Senior Advanced Project Engineer – Electronics Supplier Development for the Electronics Value Stream, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the quality and reliability of electronic suppliers. You will be responsible for developing strategic partnerships with suppliers, managing their performance, and driving continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product quality and supply chain efficiency. You will report directly to our Director of Supplier Development, and you’ll work remotely in the US. Our preferred candidate will reside in the Northeast region. In this role, you will impact our supplier development by bringing your extensive expertise and experience to our organization. You will play a critical role in driving supplier performance and ensuring that our suppliers meet the highest quality standards. Your contributions directly impact our organization's operational excellence and overall success.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in a technical discipline such as science, technology, engineering, mathematics.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in manufacturing, engineering and / or supplier development with a focus on Printed Wiring Boards and / or other electrical component production / design / engineering / NPI.
- Proficiency in quality management and problem-solving tools, including Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) and/or Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP/PPAP).
- Candidate must be a U.S. Person, which is defined as, a U.S. citizen, a U.S. permanent resident, or have protected status in the U.S. under asylum or refugee status or have the ability to obtain an export authorization.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of aerospace standards and practices related to electronics components / PWB manufacturing.
- In-depth knowledge of supplier development strategies, supplier relationship management, and quality control
- Experience with project management and Kaizen facilitation
- Familiarity with Total Preventative Maintenance, asset management for downtime reduction, critical spare parts, and CAPEX proposals.
- Proficiency in budget management and financial acumen
- 6+ years of leadership and team management experience
- Excellent communication skills with a demonstrated ability to influence and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
- Green or Black Belt Certification(s) in Lean / Six Sigma
Responsibilities
- Evaluate the capabilities of electronic component suppliers and support the transition of hardware from development to production.
- Conduct supplier risk assessments and implement targeted quality improvement plans specific to electronic component manufacturing processes.
- Lead and participate in capacity assessment exercises, driving supplier performance by establishing clear metrics and performance expectations related to electronic components.
- Partner with Suppliers to Lead and support OPEX projects enabling improvements in product flow / throughput, lead time reduction, & yield.
- Ensure that electronic component suppliers comply with quality management systems, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including engineering – New Product Introduction, manufacturing, and quality assurance, to resolve supplier-related issues and improve overall supply chain performance.
- Travel local & domestically 25% normally, and up to 50% (on rare occasion).
Benefits
- Employer-subsidized medical, dental, vision and life insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability coverage
- 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts and health savings accounts
- Employee assistance program and educational assistance
- Parental leave and 12 paid holidays
- Paid time off for vacation, personal and sick time
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
