About This Role

The Supplier Development Engineer is responsible for delivering strategic and tactical supply chain activities for our Marine supply base to effectively support all Textron Systems' businesses across all site locations with a focus on overall external supply chain improvement.

The objective is simple: create an optimized external supply chain enabling the highest levels of competition among the highest performing suppliers geographically located to optimally support our business throughout all phases of the product life cycle with a particular focus on quality. This includes supplier assessment and development, supplier identification, and supplier management. This resource will need to work collaboratively across functions to understand the needs of the business and drive supply chain execution and accountability to improve the service level provided to operations and customers.

This role has the ability to travel and see all types of suppliers, support multiple product lines and components/assemblies, solve dynamic problems through supplier management, and partner with business functions like program management, engineering, and their supply chain functions. The Supplier Development Engineer is specifically responsible for driving results with our suppliers across multiple supply categories for our Weapons programs in all facets of performance, including delivery and quality.

This role will report directly to the Manager of Supplier Development within the Supply Chain organization

Responsibilities
• Perform and/or participate in source qualification by performing quality management system surveys and special process surveys.
• Solicit supplier inputs into product design, considering design for manufacturability, cost, reliability, parts availability, and more.
• Assist in performing Manufacturing Readiness Assessments (MRA) as appropriate for suppliers.
• Coordinate the effective flow-downs of contractual requirements to suppliers along with alignment on quality codes and performance expectations.
• Partner with other internal Supply Chain teams and Quality Engineering to ensure a smooth transition to new sources enabling seamless execution via leading effective Technical Interchange Meetings (TIM).
• Coordinate quality engineering to determine inspection requirements for suppliers, and execute various inspection requirements including first article inspections, non-conformance generation, material review board etc.
• Assist in management of critical supplier issues to improve overall execution.
• Lead risk assessments via FMEA/Risk Cubes, RCCA, countermeasures and supplier scorecard reviews.
• Perform data analysis and issue reports on supplier performance to ensure suppliers meet and maintain expected performance levels inclusive of quality and delivery.

Job Experience / Qualifications:
• Ability to analyze and understand technical drawings, electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, , preliminary bills of material, CAD models, prototypes, specifications, and ad-hoc requirements.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001-based quality systems, AS9100, and AS9102.
• Broad knowledge of Quality Engineering and manufacturing processes and procedures.
• Ability to visualize and comprehend critical elements of a manufacturing environment, and to understand the interactions of various factors that affect mechanical/electrical engineering designs.
• Ability to detect and analyze potential design issues, and to apply logical or scientific solutions to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems.
• Strong interpersonal skills in dealing with suppliers, peers and other functional areas.
• Strong Communication skills
• Knowledge of GD&T and the appropriate tolerances in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of DFX principles, including Design for Manufacturing, Assembly, and Cost.
• Basic computer skills: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
• Preferred skills: Microsoft Project, Visio, Power BI
• Manufacturing specific computer skills: ERP and MRP (e.g. Oracle); PLM (e.g. Matrix)
• Experience with root cause corrective action (RCCA) processes and tools
• Desire to continually learn new skills, attend technical expositions, and develop a sourcing network in the industry.
• Ability to travel to supplier locations at least 30% of time.

Education / Experience Requirements:
• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering required. Preferred degrees are Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering
• 2+ years' experience in Quality Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, and/or other supply chain engineering role
• 1+ years' experience in design environment preferred
• Must be a U.S. citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance
• Government contracting experience preferred
• Previous experience with Lean principles or Six Sigma certification preferred

How We Care

At Textron Systems, our talented people make us successful. We promote an inclusive environment where we value individuality, differences, and unique perspectives.

Our Company is committed to offering employees opportunities to grow and develop. Our benefits and compensation packages are designed to help our talented employees excel and achieve their goals, so they can make a difference every day in and outside of the workplace. Below are just a few examples!

- Flexible Work Schedules

- Education Assistance

- Career Development & Training Opportunities

- Wellness Program (including Fitness Reimbursement)

- Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(K) with Company Funding

- Paid Parental Leave