Engineer, Supplier Development (Greensboro)

Job Purpose The Supplier Development Engineer is expected to support all activities that ensure a continuous flow of parts to our production line(s). This person will support the Supply Chain Organization in the recovery of critical production suppliers. The primary function of the Supplier Development Engineer role is to assist in the execution of a synchronized strategy with their Supply Chain Counterparts while liaising with Manufacturing, Quality and Customer Service on Supplier commitments, ensuring all criticalities are addressed, roadmap for recovery is maintained and ensuring proactive communication to stakeholders. On site work at the supplier location is critical to the execution and assurance of Supplier improved performance. In addition, this role is responsible for ensuring the production readiness of approved and qualified suppliers in support of any new program launch. During supplier development and technical assistance missions, the engineer must choose the right approach, depth, focus, techniques and lessons learned, in order to properly address situations. Each supplier development opportunity may be unique. Finally, in performing this role, the Supplier Development Engineer should look for cost reduction opportunities.

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