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The Manufacturing Engineer, Supply Chain (Special Processes) supports the supply chain team and global commodity strategy by driving process optimization, technology development and continuous improvement initiatives with suppliers to drive world-class performance in quality, cost and delivery. The role engages with cross-functional teams to ensure supplier production capabilities and capacity exist to support NPI execution and readiness for business growth.
Job Responsibility:
Develop global supplier development systems and processes to support Hadrian supply chain
Own and manage supplier development activities, primarily for special process commodities (primarily surface finishing/coating)
Create supplier capability and technology road maps in collaboration with commodity manager and supplier leadership
Act as primary technical liaison between suppliers and internal teams for assigned commodities owning the supplier side DFM process and communicating process capability and any associated risk to meeting customer requirements
Assess suppliers’ production capabilities, processes, facilities, workforce for inclusions on AVL and in commodity strategy
Streamline full value chain for lead time reduction and production optimization
Conduct supplier diagnostic process to identify and remedy failure modes when supply continuity is at risk
Build trust and influence with supplier teams and be able to adapt communication and engagement styles to all levels of an organization
Own capacity assessments, monitoring and expansion at suppliers to support Hadrian demand and long-term forecast
Identify suppliers with potential for deep partnership
Develop and own APQP process and ensure successful PPAP in co-operation with SQE
Support SQE with root cause analysis and be responsible for closing the loop on corrective and preventative actions.
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering or a related discipline or equivalent practical experience
8+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, industrial engineering or supply chain engineering (SQE, SDE, STM etc.)
Expertise in various root cause analysis and problem-solving techniques
Proven capabilities in manufacturing process improvement
Familiarity with Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) and advanced metrology
Ability to travel domestically 40-50% of the time working in a shop floor environment
To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
Nice to have:
Deep knowledge of aerospace and defense surface finishing specifications, processes and technologies
Six Sigma Master Black Belt certification
Prior experience building a supplier development function and/or leading a supplier development team.
What we offer:
Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans for employees
401k
Relocation support may be provided for certain situations, based on business need