Specialist, Supplier Development

Triumph Group; West Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 101,000 - 151,400; Full time

Job summary

Triumph Group is seeking a Supplier Development Engineer to join the Supply Chain team as a technical resource supporting external hydromechanical and thermal products, electronic assemblies, and other specialized items. You will assess supplier capabilities before selection and support supplier non-conformances on legacy products.

This role drives manufacturability improvements, cost reduction ideas, and quality improvements by partnering with Triumph Engineering, Triumph Quality, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Associate degree in technical field.
• Experience working in a technical capacity in a Manufacturing Environment, preferably 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.
• Travel Required ~40%

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.
• Proactively manage poor performing suppliers using quality data trend analysis.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Cross-functional teamwork

Supplier experience

Data analysis

Problem solving

Effective communication

Project management

Travel 40%

Education

Bachelor or Associate degree in technical field

Job description

Responsibilities

Salary Range: $101,000.00 - $151,400.00 per Year

Position Summary: The Supplier Development Engineer works for the Supply Chain team as a technical resource supporting the external supplied hydromechanical and thermal products, electronic assemblies, 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.

• 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.
• 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.
• Travel Required ~40%

Desired Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Experience working with aerospace specifications and quality systems is preferred.
• Lean Manufacturing experience is a plus.
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage with plan options that provide flexibility and choice (including telehealth options).
• Healthcare spending accounts.
• Paid parental leave.
• Paid/flexible time off in addition to paid company holidays.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Disability and life insurance.
• Incentives and performance‑based rewards.
• Exciting growth and development opportunities empowered by our TRIUMPH Transformation and an entrepreneurial environment that encourages innovation and creativity.

Triumph is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability.

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U.S. applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.