DCN Supplier Development Manager
Core
Lead strategic supplier development roadmaps to enable high-reliability manufacturing of Data Center infrastructure and power systems.
Role type
Senior Supplier Development Manager
Builds
Modular, scalable data center infrastructure and power systems
Domain
Data Center Infrastructure / Manufacturing
Required skills
Strategic supplier management, capital machinery investment planning, workforce upskilling, shop-floor bottleneck analysis, on-site shop audits, quality compliance enforcement, technical drawing interpretation, Lean manufacturing, risk monitoring
Preferred skills
10+ years in manufacturing, knowledge of FOAK/SOAK prototype development, Lean problem-solving tools
Technologies
None explicitly listed
Responsibilities
Create and manage supplier development roadmaps for scaling production capacity, guide suppliers on machinery investments and floor space expansion, conduct on-site audits of fabrication and assembly workflows, enforce industry compliance and certifications, coordinate with engineering teams on design clarifications and change orders, direct prototype development and technical sign-off, drive continuous improvement to eliminate waste, monitor performance and delivery risks
