Strategic Supplier Development Engineer

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

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