Strategic Sourcing Engineer- Filtration Expert

Brandt; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Winnipeg is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Engineer - Filtration Expert. This role involves analyzing product development requests, serving as a liaison among various teams, and developing supplier qualification processes. The ideal candidate will hold a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and have experience in product design or manufacturing. Passion for continuous improvement is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in Product Design or Manufacturing Engineering roles.
• Ability to travel frequently.
• Strong understanding of blueprints, GD&T, dimensional metrology, and manufacturing process planning.

Responsibilities

• Analyze or initiate product development requests and assess feasibility.
• Act as a liaison among teams to resolve technical barriers.
• Develop and maintain supplier qualification processes.

Skills

Effective teamwork in a multi-functional environment

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Passion for cost savings and continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or Polymer Chemistry

Tools

3D CAD

FEA

Job description

Brandt is currently seeking a Strategic Sourcing Engineer - Filtration Expert. The work location is negotiable. The role involves analyzing and initiating product development requests, assessing their feasibility in line with strategic sourcing strategies, and providing feedback for modifications to ensure success. The engineer will serve as a liaison between engineering, strategic sourcing, suppliers, quality assurance, and manufacturing teams to eliminate technical barriers that could impact the quality and delivery of strategically sourced materials. Additionally, the role includes developing, implementing, and maintaining an effective supplier selection, pre-qualification, and performance evaluation process.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Possess strong technical knowledge of mobile filtration processes and applications.
2. Analyze or initiate product development requests, assess feasibility, and contribute to project management.
3. Act as a liaison among engineering, sourcing, suppliers, procurement, supply chain, quality assurance, and manufacturing teams to resolve technical barriers.
4. Develop and maintain supplier qualification and performance evaluation processes, collaborating closely with procurement.
5. Meet regularly with design and production engineering teams to discuss cost-saving or transformation proposals via strategic sourcing.
6. Recommend and assist in product design or redesign for cost savings.
7. Provide cost savings analysis and prioritize initiatives based on strategic sourcing policies.
8. Ensure market compatibility of filtration products.
9. Collaborate with Quality Assurance to pre-qualify and evaluate suppliers through audits and assessments, supporting suppliers in quality improvements.
10. Work with procurement to ensure smooth transition of approved suppliers and parts into production.
11. Execute sourcing strategies by developing supplier relationships to resolve issues, reduce risks, improve quality, and lower costs, aligning suppliers with business goals.
12. Participate in on-site activities as required.

Required Skills

• Effective teamwork in a multi-functional environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Passion for cost savings and continuous improvement.

Required Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or Polymer Chemistry preferred.
• Experience in Product Design or Manufacturing Engineering roles.
• Ability to travel frequently.
• Working knowledge of 3D CAD, FEA, and other design analysis tools.
• Strong understanding of blueprints, GD&T, dimensional metrology, and manufacturing process planning.
• Effective teamwork and communication skills.
• Passion for cost savings and continuous improvement activities.