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Textron · 2 months ago

Supplier Development Engineer III

New Orleans, LA

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

5+ years exp

Textron Systems is part of Textron, a multi-industry company serving various sectors including aerospace and defense. The Supplier Development Engineer is responsible for strategic supply chain activities, focusing on quality and supplier management to support Textron's businesses across all locations.

AerospaceFinanceIndustrial

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Develop Relationships throughout the Supply Base and connect that network with Internal customers and drive Quality into the foundation for execution

Perform and/or participate in source qualification by performing quality management system surveys and special process surveys

Solicit supplier inputs into product design, considering design for manufacturability, cost, reliability, parts availability, and more

Perform Manufacturing Readiness Assessments (MRA) as appropriate for suppliers

Coordinate the effective flow-downs of contractual requirements to suppliers along with alignment on quality codes and performance expectations

Execute supplier development strategies balanced across all domains

Partner with Sourcing Engineering, Supplier Management, Buyers, and Quality Engineering to ensure a smooth transition to the identified source enabling seamless execution via leading effective Technical Interchange Meetings (TIM)

Coordinate with Quality Engineering inspection requirements of suppliers and execute inspection requirements such as first article inspection, managing nonconforming materials, troubleshooting, processing material review board actions, etc

Lead management of critical supplier issues to improve overall execution

Lead risk assessments via FMEA/Risk Cubes, RCCA, countermeasures and supplier scorecard reviews

Perform data analysis and issue reports on supplier performance to ensure suppliers meet and maintain expected performance levels inclusive of quality and delivery

Qualification

Mechanical design knowledgeElectrical design knowledgeQuality EngineeringLean manufacturing principlesISO 9001 knowledgeAS9100 knowledgeDFX principlesRCCA processesBasic computer skillsManufacturing computer skillsInterpersonal skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in engineering required

Preferred focus in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering

2 years' experience in design environment

5 years' experience in Quality Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, and/or other supply chain engineering role

Must be a U.S. citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance

Wide bandwidth knowledge of mechanical and/or electrical design and awareness of lean manufacturing principles and the identification of key performance parameters (KPPs)

Ability to analyze and understand technical drawings, (and/or electrical schematics, wiring diagrams), Model Based Definition Files, preliminary bills of material (BOM), engineering sketches, CAD models, prototypes, specifications, and ad-hoc requirements

Knowledge of ISO 9001-based quality systems, AS9100, and AS9102

General knowledge of industry standards for manufacture and test

Broad knowledge of Quality Engineering and manufacturing processes and procedures

If Electrical, knowledge of J-STD-001 and IPC-610, and key industry standards that drive electrical design and manufacture

Ability to visualize and comprehend critical elements of a manufacturing environment, and to understand the interactions of various factors that affect mechanical/electrical engineering designs

Ability to detect and analyze potential design issues, and to apply logical or scientific solutions to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems

Strong interpersonal skills in dealing with suppliers, peers and other functional areas

Knowledge of GD&T and the appropriate tolerances in a manufacturing environment

Knowledge of DFX principles, including Design for Manufacturing, Assembly, and Cost

Basic computer skills: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Project, Visio

Manufacturing specific computer skills: ERP and MRP (e.g. Oracle); PLM (e.g. Matrix)

Experience with root cause corrective action (RCCA) processes and tools

Knowledge and appreciation of outsourcing and Supply Chain procedures

Desire to continually learn new skills, attend technical expositions, and develop a sourcing network in the industry

Travel to supplier locations at least 30% of time