Sr. Prin. Supplier Technical Engineer
About The Position
The Supplier Technical Engineer (STE) provides on-site technical support, supports product compliance, and works to increase throughput at a critical supplier. The role is located on site at a supplier in Whitehall, Michigan, and serves as the primary technical liaison between the supplier and Solar Turbines. The STE reviews drawings, evaluates part compliance, and works with Solar’s Material Review Board (MRB) to provide real-time dispositions. The position partners with Quality Engineering, Design Engineering, Supply Chain, and Operations to resolve technical and manufacturing issues. It evaluates supplier manufacturing processes, tooling, and process controls for compliance with engineering specifications, and works with suppliers to resolve drawing or requirement ambiguity and ensure manufacturability. The STE also supports corrective actions and MRB assessments.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Aerospace, Industrial Engineering, or an equivalent technical field; Mechanical Engineering is preferred.
- Experience in manufacturing engineering, supplier quality, or production engineering.
- Investment casting experience.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering specifications.
- Experience creating material documents to submit to the Material Review Board (MRB) team.
- Experience documenting design requirement deviations.
- Understanding of inspection processes.
- Familiarity with basic fixtures and gages.
- Familiarity with the 3D scan process.
- Understanding of CMM reports.
- Familiarity with a digital comparator.
- Knowledge of ANSI Y14.5.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with internally cooled gas turbine cast airfoil design or manufacturing, including casting or post-cast work.
- Experience evaluating and dispositioning non-conforming material.
- Machining experience and a basic understanding of post-casting operations needed to produce a finished machined part.
- Ability to document design requirement deviations and PPAP qualification packages.
- Continuous improvement experience, including Lean or Six Sigma Black Belt or Green Belt experience.
- Ability to collaborate cross-functionally.
Responsibilities
- Review yield issues and collaborate with the supplier to improve performance.
- Partner closely with Quality Engineering, Design Engineering, Supply Chain, and Operations.
- Evaluate manufacturing processes, tooling, and process controls to ensure compliance with engineering specifications.
- Review drawings, models, and technical requirements with suppliers to resolve ambiguity and ensure manufacturability.
- Provide on-site technical support while representing Solar’s interests at the supplier.
- Support Material Review Board (MRB) assessments and supplier-side dispositions.
- Validate the effectiveness of corrective action activities.
- Look for and consider non-verbal cues from individuals and groups.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
- Paid time off plan, including vacation, holidays, and volunteer time.
- 401(k) savings plans.
- Health Savings Account (HSA).
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).
- Health Lifestyle Programs.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Voluntary benefits and employee discounts.
- Career development.
- Incentive bonus.
- Disability benefits.
- Life insurance.
- Parental leave.
- Adoption benefits.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Relocation is available for this position.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
