Sourcing Engineer

HEICO Corporation•Watervliet, NY

12h•Onsite

About The Position

Solid Sealing Technology (SST), a subsidiary of HEICO Corporation, designs and manufactures precision electrical components for industrial, medical, and research applications. Their products are used in cutting-edge technologies such as energy storage systems, MRI machines, and particle accelerators, with some components even having been used in NASA's Mars InSight Mission. The Sourcing Engineer will be crucial in ensuring the quality, availability, and performance of materials and suppliers for these innovative products, focusing on engineering, supply chain excellence, and problem-solving.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in engineering, supply chain, business, or a related field.
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.
Strong negotiation, communication, analytical, and project management skills.
Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team.
Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Excel.
Understanding of direct material sourcing (metals, fabricated parts, assemblies, etc.)
Knowledge of basic properties and fabrication of material; including ceramics, metals, glass, and plastics.
Knowledge of lean manufacturing and cost analysis.
Comfortable operating in fast-paced environments with changing priorities and high levels of accountability.
Strong work ethic and high level of integrity.

Nice To Haves

Experience in sourcing, procurement, manufacturing engineering, or supply chain roles preferred.
Experience with supplier quality management and audits preferred.

Responsibilities

Identifies, evaluates, and qualifies suppliers for products, components, packaging, and manufacturing services.
Establishes and maintains strategic supplier relationships.
Performs audits and capability assessments to evaluate supplier qualifications and compliance.
Monitors supplier performance using KPIs such as on-time delivery, quality, and responsiveness, implementing corrective actions as needed.
Assesses supplier risk by monitoring capacity, financial stability, and geopolitical factors that may impact supply continuity.
Proactively develops alternative supply sources to strengthen supply chain reliability and continuity.
Reviews engineering drawings, specifications, material requirements, and process needs.
Sources materials and components in support of manufacturing, quality, and cost objectives.
Develops qualification plans for newly sourced materials.
Works with Engineering to ensure supplier capabilities align with product and process requirements.
Prepares RFQs, analyzes supplier quotations, and supports departmental purchasing efforts.
Negotiates pricing, contracts, lead times, and service agreements.
Leads cost-reduction and value-engineering initiatives.
Supports new product development and introduction by securing qualified suppliers and materials.
Verifies supplier readiness to support production and delivery requirements.
Collaborates with the Quality team to resolve supplier quality issues.
Maintains and updates supplier qualification files, records, and related documentation in accordance with company requirements.
Continuously identifies opportunities for improvement (OFI) and suggests ways to improve processes.
Continually strives to increase understanding of materials and processes associated with the products manufactured and sold to customers.
Performs other related duties as assigned.