Supplier Development Specialist

Quest Global; Papendrecht; Hybrid; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Inclusive work environment

Opportunity for travel

Professional growth in engineering

Job summary

A leading engineering solutions provider is seeking candidates for an Aerospace Supply Chain Management role in Papendrecht, Netherlands. Responsibilities include evaluating supplier-produced components and managing production schedules. Ideal candidates will have strong experience with SAP, a background in aerospace or rail industries, and excellent customer relationship skills. The role offers hybrid working conditions and requires travel up to 70%.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of part qualification requirements including PPAP/FAI processes.
• Understanding of GD&T and critical characteristics.
• Geographically flexible and able to travel up to 70%.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and assure supplier produced Aerospace components.
• Monitor MRP tools and production schedules.
• Develop enhancement work instructions for best practices.

Skills

Understanding of manufacturing processes

Experience in Supply Chain Management

Proficient in SAP or similar ERP system

Knowledge of quality systems and compliance standards

History of handling customer relationships

Tools

SAP

Lean methodologies

ISO9000

Job description

Quest Global is a market leader in diversified engineering solutions and one of the global, reliable and long-term partners of numerous companies in the field of Transportation, Aerospace & Defense, Aero Engines, Industrial & Hi-Tech, Medical Devices, Oil & Gas and Power.

SHAPE THE FUTURE WITH US

We offer you a motivating environment with exciting projects and would appreciate to welcome you in our team as a:

Role Overview

Evaluate and assure supplier produced Aerospace components are delivered to the customer as agreed to meet build schedule. Identify Bottleneck/Capacity Constraints that will be used to develop improvement and mitigation plans for improved on-time delivery from suppliers. This Hybrid position requires aspects of Supply Chain management, procurement, manufacturing and quality assurance. Candidates must possess a driving license and have the willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Supply Chain Management and Production Planning support of various OEM sites and their suppliers located within The Netherlands
• Make detailed observations, gather part and process data, interpret/analyze that data, ensure closure of engineering questions and part non-conformances.
• Monitor MRP tools, Production schedules, WIP (shop floor), and Non-conformances against delivery commit dates. Estimate / revise delivery dates.
• Identify bottlenecks, conduct gap analysis, create mitigation plans, generate and track action items to closure.
• Work requires the natural ability to easily develop positive, customer-facing, working relationships with engineers, buyers, and program management at both the OEM and supply base levels.
• Conduct part transition planning, execution, and verification work.
• Document, summarize, write reports, and disseminate information per requirements.
• Develop/Enhance work instructions to implement best practices / lessons learned and ensure repeatability of tasks

Skills Required

• Understanding of manufacturing processes i.e. Forging / Casting / Assembly / Machining / Special Processes
• Planning / Raw material / Inventory / tool/ buffer stocks / Purchasing /procurement.
• Involvement with Process Planning and Production Readiness reviews.
• Familiarity with Operating/Work Instructions and Control Plans.
• Exposure to Lean methodologies and tools.
• Knowledge of Inventory Management and handling.
• Understanding of in Production processes i.e. Machining / Assembly / CMM / Special Processes/5S/BOM.
• Experience in using SAP or similar ERP system.
• Experience with quality systems and industry standards (ISO9000 / AS9000 / IRIS / COC) compliance (including process and material certs)
• Knowledge of part qualification requirements (including PPAP/FAI/RCCA processes)
• Understanding proper Measurement/Inspection tool use and requirements
• History identifying and resolving part quality and delivery issues - including utilization of formal problem-solving tools and NCM requirements
• Familiarity with Six Sigma methodologies, tools, terms
• Experience in a Supply Chain Management aspects / Production Planning / Quality / Operations.
• Familiarity with Operating / Work Instructions and Control Plans.
• Capable of reading and interpreting engineering drawing and technical information.
• History of Customer facing.
• Experience in a using SAP or similar ERP system.
• Shipping and distribution.
• Experience of structured problem-solving methodology: Lean / ACE, lead change/improvement activity / DMAIC / 6 Sigma etc
• Previous experience in Aerospace or Rail industries
• Ability to read/interpret drawings including understanding of GD&T and critical characteristics (KPCs).
• Experience in a using SAP or similar ERP system.
• Ability to persuade and influence decision making without authority

Skills (Personnel)

• IT literate Effective
• Ability to travel up to 70% within the Netherlands
• When not traveling, willing to work from our customer's office in Papendrecht
• Personable
• Good time management
• Good Communication in English & Interpersonal skills
• Geographically flexible
• Customer Focus - Ability to build and develop Customer & Supplier relationships
• Organizational Agility
• Problem solving and Logical Thinking ability
• Responsible for own Health and Safety and ensure compliance to supplier H&S procedures

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