Supplier Development Lead (Remote)

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Position Description:

The Supplier Development Lead position (SDL) requires working on site at assigned Pratt & Whitney suppliers in the Northeast area to assist them on their journey to achieve platinum level performance. The suppliers in the area range from Casting and Forging houses to machining and distributors.  The SDL’s function would involve training and coaching for root cause analysis of quality and delivery misses, lean manufacturing, cell design, capacity assessment, equipment maintenance, EH&S issues, and shop cleanliness. The SDL also works to improve the relationship between Pratt & Whitney and the supplier by improving the communications, minimizing the number of outside visits, catalyst for additional business opportunities, reducing performance risks, and developing long term relationships.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform assessments of the suppliers capability to perform and sustain performance through the SHA (Supplier Health Assessment)

• Engage with the supplier to develop action plan (SCIP) to close the gaps between current state and platinum level performance.  

• Facilitate lean improvement events needed to transform and sustain platinum level performance.

• Track SCIP and drive closure to reach platinum level.

• Conduct training and coaching on-site at the supplier to develop their team.

• Coordinating with P&W technical team to improve the design for manufacturing.

• Coordinate with the PW purchasing team to stabilize production demands and find root causes and corrective actions for all delivery misses.

• Establish leading indicators of performance and track weekly, on-site at supplier

• Intervene as required to expedite deliveries and/or resolve quality issues

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, Manufacturing Engineering, Business Management or related field and 8 years of experience in Business, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, or related field; OR a master’s degree in a related field with 5 years of relevant experience
• Ability to work on-site at suppliers 80% and 20% of the time working from home office in Northeast region.
• Must reside in the Northeast region
• https://U.S. citizenship is required, as only https://U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, Manufacturing Engineering, Business Management or related field and 8 years of experience+

Additional Information:

• Must be a https://U.S. Citizen. This position may require access to systems/tools that are restricted to individuals who possess US citizenship

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Remote: Employees who are working in Remote roles will work primarily offsite (from home).

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