Supplier Project Manager

Curtiss-Wright Corporation; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 99,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with Employer Match

Health and Wellness Benefits

Learning and Development Opportunities

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Referral Program

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Curtiss-Wright EMD in Cheswick, PA is seeking a Supplier Project Manager to lead critical supplier programs, ensuring alignment on scope, schedule, cost, and quality. You will partner with design, sourcing, supplier quality, and program teams to drive performance and compliance for mission-critical components.

The role requires a strong background in project management within regulated industries, on-site supplier interaction, and the ability to obtain DoD clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering or Supply Chain Management required.
• Master’s degree in related fields is a plus (MBA, EM, PM).
• Minimum of five years of project management experience with on-site supplier exposure.

Responsibilities

• Support Purchasing initiatives by identifying critical suppliers.
• Act as primary PM contact with critical suppliers ensuring flawless schedule and on-time delivery.
• Drive supplier development to improve opportunities and resolve vulnerabilities.
• Build relationships with critical suppliers to manage risk and improve communication and throughput.
• Develop and maintain integrated project plans covering scope, schedule, cost, and deliverables.
• Track supplier performance against milestones and lead cross-functional project reviews.
• Lead root-cause analysis and corrective actions for missed deliverables.
• Coordinate documentation submittals, inspections, and regulatory/customer visits as needed.
• Travel up to 50% as required.

Skills

Project management

Scheduling

Communication

Relationship building

Risk management

Cross-functional collaboration

DoD security clearance

On-site supplier management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management

Master’s degree in Business Administration

Engineering Management

Project Management

Job description

US-PA-Cheswick (EMD)

US-PA-Pittsburgh

Full time

JR13682

Supplier Project Manager

Your Responsibilities

The ideal candidate will play a key role in the Curtiss-Wright EMD Purchasing organization as a Supplier Project Manager to act as the primary point of contact to lead and manage projects executed by mission critical suppliers. This role serves as the primary interface between our organization and the supplier, ensuring alignment on technical scope, schedule, cost, quality and regulatory compliance. The individual will drive supplier performance to improve on-time delivery and supplier manufacturing efficiency. The individual will own end-to-end project execution for programs delivered through a critical supplier(s) while working hand-in-hand with Design Engineering, Sourcing team members, Supplier Quality Engineers, and Project Management to result in improved critical Supplier performance.

Salary

Salary: $99,000.00 - $165,000.00 per year

Please note that the salary range information provided is a general guideline only, reflecting a position based in PA. Criteria such as the candidate’s qualifications and relevant experience, the scope of the specific position, as well as market and business considerations will be evaluated when extending an offer.

We Take Care of Our People

Paid Time Off I 401K with Employer Match and Profit Sharing I Health and Wellness Benefits I Learning and Development Opportunities I Referral Program I Competitive Pay I Recognition I Employee Stock Purchase Plan (https://curtisswright.com/investor-relations/overview/default.aspx) I Inclusive & Supportive Culture (https://careers.curtisswright.com/en/who-we-are/)

Your Challenge

• Support Purchasing department initiatives by assisting with identification of critical suppliers,
• Act as a primary project management point of contact with critical suppliers ensuring day-to-day flawless production schedule and on-time delivery execution,
• Proactive development of critical suppliers to drive for results around opportunities for improvement and to resolve vulnerability issues,
• Relationship building with critical suppliers to address risk management, improve communication, on-time delivery performance through capability, yield improvement, and throughput optimization,
• Develop and maintain integrated project plans covering scope, schedule, cost, risk and deliverables,
• Track supplier performance against contractual milestones,
• Acting as expert in critical supplier schedule and prioritization of key milestones and deliverables,
• Act as responsible individual for critical supplier capacity assessment,
• Facilitate regular performance of technical reviews, production/first article readiness reviews, Product Failure Modes Effects Analysis (PFMEA), control plans, process audits and on-site oversight,
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective action efforts related to missed deliverables.
• Align supplier preparation for documentation submittals, source inspections, audits and regulatory or customer visits, as necessary, with purchase order expectations and internal customer expectations,
• Perform and support nonconformance dispositioning as required,
• Drive internal cross-functional supplier process management improvements via built partnerships with internal design engineering, quality, supply chain, and program teams,
• Travel (50% local, domestic or international as required)

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain Management and/or equivalent experience in a supplier management Lead role,
• Master’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering Management, Management or Project Management a plus,
• A minimum of five (5) years of project management experience,
• Prior experience working on-site with suppliers highly desired,
• Project scheduling, prioritization and organization skills,
• Experience in commercial nuclear, defense, aerospace, energy, or similarly regulated industries,
• Working knowledge of quality systems within the commercial nuclear (i.e., 10CFR50 Appendix B, ASME NQA-1) or defense industry (i.e., ISO-9001, MIL-I-45208) is a plus,
• Excellent relationship building, communication (written and oral) and presentation skills,
• Green or Black Belt Lean Certification a plus,
• Due to DoD requirements, candidates must be US citizens,
• Must be able to obtain and maintain DOD security clearance.

Who we are

Our Values (https://www.curtisswright.com/company/sustainability/core-values/default.aspx)

Environmental, Social and Governance

EMD a business unit of Curtiss-Wright in Cheswick, PA designs, manufactures, tests, and provides after-market support for the most advanced, proven and reliable critical function pumps, motors, generators, seals, control rod drive mechanisms and power conditioning electronics available anywhere in the world today. Curtiss-Wright EMD has a long-standing and distinguished reputation for the design, development, manufacture, and qualification of critical-function machining solutions for the United States Navy and the commercial nuclear utility industry. http://www.emd.cwfc.com/

At this facility we have a flexible work schedule – 9/80 schedule.

Compliance Statement

This position may require exposure to export-controlled information and subject to additional security screening. In the event information provided during the security screening reveals ineligibility to access export-controlled information, any offer of employment may be reconsidered or withdrawn.

Curtiss-Wright is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, age, ancestry, legally protected medical condition, family care status, marital status, religion, veteran status, national origin, or any other legally protected status. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition. ([e-mail])

For US Applicants: EEO is The Law – click here for more information. (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster)

If you require accommodation due to a disability at any time during the recruitment and/or assessment process, please contact Talent Acquisition ([e-mail]) and we will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate your request.

Join the WRIGHT Team!

Over 95 years of growth, Curtiss-Wright is an integrated, market-facing global diversified industrial company and remains a technology leader through this legacy of innovation. Through three well-balanced segments – Aerospace & Industrial, Defense Electronics and Naval & Power, we remain focused on advanced technologies for high performance platforms and critical applications. Diversity, commitment to excellence and dedication to the spirit of pioneering innovation continue to drive the employees of Curtiss-Wright.

Our Values

What makes a world-class organization? It all begins with core values that provide a strong foundation for success. Simple in theory, the values of Curtiss-Wright are reflected in every aspect of our operations. To our employees, these are more than words on a wall – we all take these values to heart in our relationships with our customers and each other.

Leadership

We lead based on vision and strategic direction, empowering employees to reach goals through thoughtful and decisive action.

Customer Focus

We are committed to achieving total quality by meeting our customers’ expectations and delivering products and services in a timely fashion.

Teamwork & Trust

Working in a spirit of trust and collaboration, we actively encourage employees to contribute their ideas and innovations to keep our company moving forward.

Respect for People

We believe that people are our most valuable asset and will always do the right thing in our dealings and interactions with all employees.

Integrity

We will act with the highest integrity in all of our business relationships and strategic partnerships.

What We Offer Our Employees

Opportunity: As part of the Curtiss-Wright team, you have the opportunity each day to transform the way customers do business, as well as transform your career. Our entrepreneurial environment provides you with excellent experiences that enable you to develop your skills through stretch assignments and the opportunity to work with the best talent in the industry. You will have the opportunity to contribute from day one!

Challenging Work: The work we do here is not only challenging, but it is meaningful to our customers, our employees and the communities in which they live and work. You are given the chance to work on some of the most advanced technology projects in the world. Now that something to be proud of!

Collaborative Environment: The teamwork among our exceptionally talented people enables us to deliver some of the most advanced solutions to our customers.