Title Specialist, Supplier Development

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid parental leave

Paid time off and holidays

Disability & life insurance

Performance-based incentives

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Triumph Group in West Hartford, CT is seeking a Specialist, Supplier Development to serve as a technical resource within the Supply Chain team. You will assess supplier capabilities, support supplier non-conformances, and work with suppliers to identify manufacturability improvements and address delivery and quality issues.

The role requires collaboration with engineering and quality, driving process improvements across the supply base, and traveling up to 40%.

Qualifications

• Degree in a technical field required.
• Experience in manufacturing with cross-functional teams.
• Experience with external manufacturers or service providers.
• Ability to analyze data and drive decisions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and travel ~40%.

Responsibilities

• Liaise between supplier, engineering and quality.
• Drive process improvements in the supply base.
• Facilitate communications between engineering and suppliers on risks and quality.
• Uphold quality and process system requirements and manage supplier non-conformities.
• Apply technical skills to cost reduction ideas with suppliers/engineering.
• Conduct on-site supplier risk assessments.
• Proactively manage underperforming suppliers using data trends.

Skills

Cross-functional teamwork

Data analysis

Communication skills

Project management

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor or Associate degree in technical field

Tools

MS Office

Quality systems

Job description

Specialist, Supplier Development

Location: West Hartford, CT, US, 06110-1328

Business Unit: Systems and Support

Function: Supply Chain

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.

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 ~40%

Desired Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

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

Benefits

• 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

Work Environment And Physical Demands

The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms: stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Additional Information

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.

SELECT US positions require access to technology, materials, software or hardware that is controlled by US export laws including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations ("ITAR") and the Export administration Regulations ("EAR"). In order to be eligible for applicable positions, you must be a US Person under ITAR or eligible for approval for a U.S. Government export license. A US Person is a US Citizen, Lawful Permanent Resident, refugee or asylee. All inquires related to citizenship are asked solely to comply with ITAR and EAR export licensing requirements.

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

Please contact us if you require assistance in applying for TRIUMPH and we will provide reasonable accommodations via [e-mail].