Manufacturing Engineer External Supply Chain
Core
Govern manufacturing engineering activities in the external supply chain to ensure supplier processes meet safety, quality, cost, delivery, and lead time requirements.
Role type
Manufacturing Engineer (External Supply Chain)
Builds
Manufacturing processes and methods for external suppliers
Domain
Aerospace manufacturing / Supply chain engineering
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Manufacturing process development, supplier capability assessment, product safety compliance, quality assurance, project planning, technical authority, data analysis, stakeholder collaboration, talent development, relationship management
Preferred skills
Product Introduction (PI) Component Lead experience, knowledge of Manufacturing Engineering Commodity Leaders, participation in Communities of Practice
Technologies
Manufacturing Systems software tools, digital systems for manufacturing
Responsibilities
Assess supplier manufacturing capability and support source selection, act as Product Introduction Component Lead for specific parts, raise and resolve health, safety, and environmental concerns, ensure manufacturing processes conform to design specifications, identify opportunities for improved manufacturing processes and digital systems, plan and manage manufacturing activities including schedule and resources, develop and validate manufacturing processes with suppliers, attend Integrated Product Team (IPT) meetings to communicate manufacturing plans and issues, coach suppliers to meet requirements, provide technical support and coaching to team members
Seniority
Mid-level to Senior, hands-on IC
