Engineer (Supply Chain)

4 weeks ago

Groton Connecticut, United States General Dynamics Electric Boat Full time
Overview:
Background and Overview:

 

As Electric Boat continues to support unprecedented Navy demand for nuclear submarines, the performance of our critical supply base is paramount to supporting DOD objectives. With our continued procurement of materials for Columbia (CLB) and Virginia (VCS) Class submarines (1 + 2), plus future development needs for AUKUS, ship sustainment and class upgrades, the Supply Chain organization is rapidly seeking to improve our critical supply base readiness.

 

Reporting to the Program Supervisor of Supply Chain Risk Management, which drives supplier risk identification and mitigation as part of the Integrated Enterprise Plan (IEP), the Supplier Development Engineer is a unique opportunity for engineering candidates to support one of EB’s key business objectives to develop the supply base, and directly impact one of our top strategic priorities to fulfill EB’s purpose, mission, and vision.​

 

General Description of Position:

 

In this newly created role, the Supplier Development Engineer will perform activities including capability and capacity assessments, risk identification and mitigation, root cause analysis and problem resolution, and have holistic ownership of supplier performance improvement.

 

Successful candidates will collect and analyze cross-functional data inputs from all Supplier Management and Oversight (SMO) stakeholders and help resolve identified issues to ensure consistent and sustained performance in order to meet the high visibility need. The Supplier Development Engineer role is a great opportunity to actively improve our critical supply base.

 

*This role is located on-site in Groton, CT

 

Duties and Responsibilities:

 

The Supplier Development Engineer will work directly with SMO stakeholders (Supply Chain, Engineering, Quality, etc.) and suppliers to perform the following:

Analysis of supply chain data including demand forecasts, as well as quality and delivery performance

Technical assessment of critical supplier capability and capacity, including occasional on-site visits, following the IEP Supplier Assessment model

Identification of root cause of deficiencies uncovered during assessment

Development of Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms) addressing root cause of identified issues

Managing the execution and follow-through of POA&M actions

Management of quarterly Commodity Steering Teams (CSTs) to address global market concerns

Coordinate with Supplier Management and Oversight (SMO) stakeholders to inform decision-making

Analysis of common trends and challenges impacting suppliers and marketspaces

Support identification and recommendation of supplier investments, audits, or other oversight opportunities

Internal and external reporting on supplier and marketspace performance

Qualifications:
Requirements:

Bachelors of Science Degree in Engineering or related B.S. Technical degree

3+ years relevant experience

Demonstrated experience with Root Cause Analysis, Problem Identification & Resolution, and Risk Management

Supply Chain Management experience (Procurement, Supplier Quality, Engineering, etc.)

Proven ability to develop consensus among multiple stakeholders

Strong project management skills

Willingness to travel based on business needs

Internal candidates must be outside of Operations (Casciano & Gabriel)

Preferred:

Industrial, Systems, Manufacturing or other Engineering Degree

Advanced Degree (Engineering, Business, Supply Chain)

Experience conducting capability and/or capacity assessments

APICS, Six Sigma Black Belt, or ASQ certification

Knowledge of the Integrated Enterprise Plan (IEP), and specifically Level of Effort (LOE) #3

Functional or manufacturing knowledge of end use components (pumps, electrical systems, valves, fittings, castings/forgings, large fabrications, etc.)

Skills:
Must have excellent leadership, organizational and communication skills to effectively interface with internal and external customers as well as all levels of the organization

Must have a strong desire to work in a dynamic, fast paced environment

Ability to work independently and in a collaborative team environment

Must be able to make decisions independently

Self-motivated, well organized, possess the desire to learn, grow and lead 

Ability to adapt to changing schedules and priorities, apply innovative thinking and problem solving, resolve complex problems, and identify risks and opportunities

Maintain a professional demeanor under stressful situations

Physical Qualifications:
Light Lifting

Environmental Attributes:
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