Supplier Engineer - Government Contracts

Summary Provide supply chain management and data during new business development and new program launches and for existing customer programs. Support and ensure DCMA, ITAR, FARS and DFARS compliance.Essential Duties and Responsibilities Support New Business Development – Provide supply chain information to sales department staff as neededConduct preliminary purchase parts risk assessmentProvide purchased parts cost and lead time estimatesIdentify and qualify outside manufacturing partnersSupport Program Launch and Product Realization as functional department representative assigned to team and Program Manager – Review program information to understand application, product intent and functionality and overall product requirements to ensure customer specifications communicated to suppliers address all needs.Review customer specifications and drawings and ensure sufficient to communicate required specifications for purchase parts to suppliers.Identify certification, traceability, environmental or other regulatory requirements for all components procured.Identify, source and qualify suppliers and negotiate supplier agreements.Secure necessary supplier Non-Disclosure AgreementsNegotiate component costs, lead times, terms and conditions for initial purchasesCommunicate customer requirements and supplier capabilityConfirm supplier warranty termsAssist with preparation of Process Flow Diagrams, Failure Mode Effect Analysis and Control PlanAssist suppliers with validation protocol design and final approval as requiredManage and define sample requirements and approve purchased part toolingEnsure tool ownership and warranty is definedEnsure an understanding of supplier capacity, yield and cost structureComplete purchased part and outside process qualifications, approval and submit customer approval forms (CAF)Prepare Component Quality Requirements (CQRs) and review with incoming inspection personnel and ensure appropriate equipment is in place to execute inspection.Procure prototypes, pre-production materials and test equipmentAttend program team meetings to address supplier-related mattersPerform assigned activity in a timely mannerProvide continuous supplier engineering support through program end of lifeMaintain and update short and long-term supply and sourcing strategiesNegotiate annual contracts with suppliersContinuously pursue supply chain cost reductions to enhance profitabilityDevelop Flow Charts for parts process, design and toolingMaintain Component Quality Requirements recordsConfirm receipt of supplier warranty agreementsSupport and/or inspect incoming products as requiredReview and disposition line falloutEnsure NPMRs are completed and details are communicated to supplier and team and product is returned/repaired/credited as needed.Identify root cause of component-related issues and review and approve supplier Corrective Actions/Preventative Actions (CAPAs)Perform supplier audits as requiredAttend program team meetings as necessary to resolve vendor/supply chain issues to maintain customer satisfactionProvide support to other departments to set and achieve program goals to maintain total customer satisfactionSupport BRs with customers and provide/present supplier performance and supply chain related mattersFrequent domestic and occasional international travel to suppliers requiredOther duties as assignedCompetency Analytical – Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data.Design – Ability to read and interpret blueprints; Uses feedback to modify designs; Applies design principles; Demonstrates attention to detail.Problem Solving – Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.Project Management – Develops project plans; Coordinates projects; Communicates changes and progress; Completes projects on time and budget.Interpersonal – Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others's ideas and tries new things.Oral Communication – Speaks clearly and persuasively in p#J-18808-Ljbffr

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