Supplier Development Engineer

Parker Hannifin • Kent, WA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

At Parker Aerospace, we develop technologies and innovative solutions that enable reliable, efficient and increasingly sustainable flight for the lifecycle of the aircraft, including aftermarket support. Our passionate people with deep engineering expertise, together with our breadth of differentiated technologies, ensure that we make the extraordinary happen and continue to shape the future of aviation in partnership with our customers. As a member of our team, you are instrumental in fulfilling our mission: 'Enabling Engineering Breakthroughs that Lead to a Better Tomorrow.' Pursuing a career at Parker presents unlimited opportunities for both professional and personal development. Working with some of the most brilliant minds in the industry, your contributions will be pivotal in developing innovative technologies and products, significantly contributing to Parker’s goal of addressing the world’s most pressing engineering challenges. At Parker, our team members belong, matter and make a difference. At Exotic Metals Forming Division, our highly talented team blends a passion for manufacturing with relentless customer support, making us the partner of choice for complex aerospace solutions. Working at EMFD is about being part of a team, a culture, something that is bigger than each of us individually. We began as a small group of people passionately committed to a common goal. That is why we are so proud of everyone in our Exotic family who strives to be the best at what they do every day, working as a collaborative team in a culture of continuous improvement to stretch the bounds of creative thinking and provide quality products to our customers around the globe.

Requirements

• Four-year college degree in engineering
• Minimum of 4 – 7 years supplier development experience
• Possess analytical and technical skills required to understand business practices
• Must have advanced computer skills and be able to understand electronic processing
• Must have experience with 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

Nice To Haves

• Six Sigma Black Belt preferred

Responsibilities

• Facilitate continuous improvement initiatives and problem resolution of quality issues / opportunities with suppliers.
• Monitor suppliers’ performance against contractual obligations, scorecards, and key performance indicators.
• Approve suppliers recommended by Procurement / Supply Chain Team.
• Lead cost reduction projects through supplier continuous improvement activities.
• Utilize structured problem solving to resolve chronic part shortages.
• Lead supplier site audits and/or coordinate supplier audits with a cross functional team to determine appropriateness and quality of supplier’s product.
• Responsible for leading work transfer projects from inception through full transition.
• Initiate vendor quality management and process improvements including evaluating process capability, tracking delivery, output, and reporting of supplier performance including pHConnect metrics.
• Collaborate with the business unit or division to establish preferred supplier selection criteria based on evaluations of supplier price, quality, delivery, certifications, and compliance with governmental procurement regulations.

Benefits

• Comprehensive coverage for medical, prescription drugs, dental, vision, voluntary optional life, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance and critical illness insurance with competitive premium cost.
• 401(k) Plan with company matching contributions at 100% of the first 5% of pay.
• Company provided defined-contribution retirement plan with annual contribution equal to 3% of pay.
• Career development and tuition reimbursement.
• Paid parental leave, short and long-term disability programs, adoption assistance, a Care.com membership and financial planning assistance are provided at no cost to you.
• Supplemental benefit programs including identity protection, legal protection, and pet wellness are available at competitive rates.
• Paid Time Off and Company-Paid Holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level