Sr. Advanced Project Engineer

Cyient Limited; Clearwater (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Cyient Limited in Clearwater, FL is seeking a Sr. Advanced Project Engineer – Electronics Supplier Development to drive supplier performance, quality improvements, and operational excellence across the electronics value stream.

You will lead development teams and manage transitions from design to production while building strategic supplier partnerships. The ideal candidate has deep experience in electronics manufacturing, quality systems, and continuous improvement, with strong RCCA and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, science, technology, mathematics, or related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Manufacturing, Engineering and/or Supplier Development.
• Experience with Printed Wiring Boards (PWB) and/or Electronic Component Manufacturing.
• Proficiency with RCCA and/or APQP/PPAP methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate supplier capabilities and support product transition from development to production
• Conduct supplier risk assessments and implement quality improvement plans
• Lead supplier performance management through metrics and performance objectives
• Drive operational excellence initiatives focused on throughput, yield, and lead-time improvements
• Ensure supplier compliance with quality systems, industry standards, and regulatory requirements
• Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and NPI teams to resolve supplier-related issues
• Support capacity assessments and continuous improvement programs
• Travel domestically as required (typically 25%, up to 50% on occasion)

Skills

Lead Dev Teams

EVM

Program Management

Risk & Opportunities

PWB/EC Manufacturing

RCCA-APQP-PPAP

Lean Six Sigma

Supplier Development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Role: Sr. Advanced Project Engineer – Electronics Supplier Development

Location: Clearwater, FL (100% Onsite)

Duration: FTE / Contract

Must Have Skills

• Leading Development Teams (Top Priority)
• Earned Value Management (EVM) (Top Priority)
• Program Management Skills (Top Priority)
• Ability to Effectively Manage Risks and Opportunities (Top Priority)
• Minimum 5+ years of experience in Manufacturing, Engineering and/or Supplier Development with Printed Wiring Boards (PWB), Electrical Components, Production, Design, Engineering, or NPI (Top Priority)
• Proficiency in RCCA and/or APQP/PPAP (Top Priority)
• Experience Enhancing Customer Relationships
• Experience with Lean / Six Sigma Tools

Job Summary

Seeking a Sr. Advanced Project Engineer – Electronics Supplier Development to support the Electronics Value Stream by driving supplier performance, quality improvements, operational excellence, and strategic supplier partnerships. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in supplier development, electronics manufacturing, quality systems, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate supplier capabilities and support product transition from development to production
• Conduct supplier risk assessments and implement quality improvement plans
• Lead supplier performance management through metrics and performance objectives
• Drive operational excellence initiatives focused on throughput, yield, and lead-time improvements
• Ensure supplier compliance with quality systems, industry standards, and regulatory requirements
• Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and NPI teams to resolve supplier-related issues
• Support capacity assessments and continuous improvement programs
• Travel domestically as required (typically 25%, up to 50% on occasion)

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor$B!G(Js degree in engineering, Science, Technology, Mathematics, or related discipline
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Manufacturing, Engineering, and/or Supplier Development
• Experience with Printed Wiring Boards (PWB) and/or Electronic Component Manufacturing
• Proficiency with RCCA and/or APQP/PPAP methodologies

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of Aerospace Electronics Manufacturing and Industry Standards
• Supplier Development and Supplier Quality Management experience
• Experience with Project Management and Kaizen Facilitation
• Familiarity with TPM, Asset Management, Downtime Reduction, and CAPEX Planning
• Budget Management and Financial Acumen
• 6+ years of Leadership or Team Management experience
• Green Belt or Black Belt Certification in Lean / Six Sigma
• Strong Communication, Stakeholder Management, and Cross-Functional Collaboration Skills