Supplier Development Engineer

6 days ago


Wilmington, Massachusetts, United States Textron Full time
Job Summary:

The Supplier Development Engineer is responsible for delivering strategic and tactical supply chain activities for our electrical supply base to effectively support all Textron Systems' businesses across all site locations with a focus on overall external supply chain improvement.

Key Responsibilities:
  • 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.
Requirements:
  • Ability to analyze and understand technical drawings, electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, Model Based Definition Files, preliminary bills of material, engineering sketches, CAD models, prototypes, specifications, and ad-hoc requirements.
  • Knowledge of ISO 9001-based quality systems, AS9100, and AS9102.
  • Broad knowledge of Quality Engineering and manufacturing processes and procedures.
  • 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.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering required. Preferred degrees are 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.
  • Government contracting experience preferred.
  • Master's Degree in related field preferred.
  • Previous experience with Lean principles or Six Sigma certification preferred.
Benefits:
  • Flexible Work Schedules
  • Education Assistance
  • Career Development & Training Opportunities
  • Wellness Program (including Fitness Reimbursement)
  • Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(K) with Company Funding
  • Paid Parental Leave
Equal Opportunity Employer:

Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, handicap, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.



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