Senior Analyst, Supplier Development

TRIUMPH; Windsor (CT); On-site; USD 83,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

Triumph is seeking a Supplier Development Engineer to support external actuation products and other technical offerings. You will partner with Suppliers, Triumph Engineering, and Triumph Quality to assess capabilities, drive manufacturability improvements, and address quality issues during manufacturing.

Travel ~20% is required. In this role, you will identify opportunities for cost reductions, lead supplier risk assessments, and ensure adherence to quality and process systems while supporting

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Associate degree in a technical field.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment with cross-functional teams.
• Experience working with external manufacturers/service providers.
• Ability to define problems, analyze data, establish facts and draw conclusions.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.
• Lean Manufacturing experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Liaison between the Supplier, Triumph Engineering and Triumph Quality.
• Drive process improvements in the supply base.
• Facilitate communications between Engineering and Supplier on risks and opportunities.
• Uphold Quality and Process System requirements; manage supplier non-conformities.
• Use technical skills to bring cost reduction ideas to Supplier/Engineering.
• Conduct onsite Supplier Risk Assessments.
• Proactively manage underperforming suppliers using data trends.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Cross-functional teamwork

Data analysis

Communication

Project management

Cost reduction

PC skills

Education

Bachelor or Associate degree in technical field

Job description

Position Overview

The Supplier Development Engineer works for the Supply Chain team as a technical resource supporting the external supplied actuation products and other products or services of a technical and specialized nature. This high visibility position helps to assess supplier capabilities prior to supplier selection, as well as supports supplier non-conformance on legacy product. This candidate will work with suppliers to identify opportunities for manufacturability improvements, address delivery challenges, part execution and quality issues that may arise during the manufacturing process.

Responsibilities

• Liaison between the Supplier, Triumph Engineering and Triumph Quality.
• Take internal operational challenges and drive process improvements in the supply base.
• Interface with internal teams and Suppliers in respectful way; facilitate productive communications between Engineering and Supplier regarding technical risks, challenges and opportunities.
• Uphold Quality and Process System requirements; work within quality system to manage review and disposition of supplier non-conformities. Support RCCA process with supplier as needed.
• Use technical skillset to bring cost reduction ideas to Supplier/Engineering
• Conduct onsite Supplier Risk Assessments
• Proactively manage poor performing suppliers using quality data trend analysis.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Associate degree in technical field
• Experience working in a technical capacity in a Manufacturing Environment, preferably working on cross-functional teams
• Experience working with external manufacturers and/or service providers
• Ability to define problems, analyze data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills for effective interface with all internal and external contacts.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Creative, quality, and results-driven work ethic.
• Strong PC skills (Word, Excel, Access, & PowerPoint).
• Travel Required ~20%

Desired Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Experience working with aerospace specifications and quality systems is preferred.
• Lean Manufacturing experience is a plus

Employment Type: Full-Time / Salaried Exempt

Salary Range: $83K - $124K