Supplier Engineering Director

Role Overview :

As a Supplier Engineering Director you will lead the companies Supplier Development this role you will coordinate cross-functional resources develop systems to evaluate and improve supplier capabilities and drive enhancements across our supplier base primarily in Asia. You will also lead critical capability-building and improvement projects to ensure high-quality on-time supplier performance.

Roles and responsibilities :

• Own supplier evaluation criteria and scoring. Criteria should establish suppliers ability to meet Quality delivery and cost needs.
  
• Drive new supplier selection with a disciplined and robust qualification process.
  
• Develop and grow a high-level engineering team that can partner with our supply chain to improve capability and quality of the suppliers.
  
• Align capabilities of suppliers to needs of The companys products.
  
• High level problem solving for gaps in capability or quality with The companys suppliers and the ability to drive improvement projects utilizing Lean/TPS methodologies Six Sigma scorecards and assessments.
  
• Direct the activities of the Supplier Development Engineers in Asia and partner with members of the rest of the worldwide Quality team engage the supplier base and drive improvements.
  
• Utilize deep experience with Six Sigma Lean/ Toyota Production System and engineering experience to evaluate organizational capability and areas of improvement.
  
• Track the suppliers performance indicators based on their scorecards and rankings to facilitate and develop the supply bases ability to consistently meet or exceed The companyss needs.
  
• Support the manufacturing of complex parts and sub-assemblies by providing technical expertise and support for suppliers.
  
• Review supplier manufacturing processes to ensure they will yield parts compliant to engineering drawings and specifications.
  
• Create and participate in PFMEA activities Work Instruction Improvements and Control Plan effectiveness with suppliers.
  
• Drive improvements utilizing Six Sigma methodologies Lean/TPS methods supplier scorecards and supplier assessments.
  
• Execute Supplier Development Engineering Playbook and Create a strategic improvement plan at each key supplier.
  
• Drive cross functional engagement to remove roadblocks necessary to improve supplier performance.
  
• Eliminate any risks that will prevent suppliers from meeting performance targets and escalate as needed.
  

Requirements

Requirements :

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering
  
• Experience with leading improvements with suppliers.
  
• Typically 8-10 years of relevant experience. Experience in industrial equipment automotive semiconductor or medical manufacturing environment preferred.
  
• Experience in leading teams at multiple sites preferably in a global corporation.
  
• At least 5 years of managerial experience.
  
• Experience with Six Sigma. Black belt is preferred.
  
• Experience with Lean or the Toyota Production system. Certification preferred.
  
• Experience with machining plating and/or assembly processes preferred.
  
• Knowledge of using Six sigma / quality Tools and APQP (PFMEA Control plan SPC MSA etc.)
  
• Experience in Supply Chain Operations Business management or Manufacturing Engineering.
  
• Strong communication skills both verbal and written.
  
• Experience with project management and Kaizen facilitation.
  
• Ability to interface effectively with all levels of leadership.
  
• Proven problem-solving skills including ability to interpret business performance and financial data define actions and implement solutions.
  
• Able to read technical drawings and documentation (GD&T) is preferred.
  
• Experience on performing production readiness & rate readiness reviews / assessments.
  
• Effective collaboration skills to motivate and influence others at various levels without a direct reporting relationship.