Industrial Engineering is System Efficiency Engineering. It is Machine Effort and Human Effort Engineering. 2.57 Million Page View Blog. 200,000+ visitors. (17,000+ visitors in the current calendar year)
Blog Provides Industrial Engineering Knowledge: Articles, Books, Case Studies, Course Pages and Materials, Lecture Notes, Project Reviews, Research Papers Study Materials, and Video Lectures.
Blog provides full IE Online Course Notes
Supplier Development - Supply Chain Industrial Engineering
Industrial engineering expertise and experience of a company must be offered to suppliers as part of supplier development.
Thomas Stallkamp was father of the Extended Enterprise approach to supply management. In fact, the term Extended Enterprise became so important to Chrysler that in 1999 leadership obtained a trademark for it, as follows:
Extended Enterprise: Extending business relationships by providing process management consultations and workshops to … suppliers and supplier tiers in order to reduce cycle time, minimize system cost and improve the quality of the goods or services provided by the suppliers.
It is in an OEM’s best financial interests to provide its strategic suppliers with the same level of improvement support they would receive if they were internal factory departments.OEMs need to collaborate with and assist suppliers —as needed—in their strategic continuous improvement efforts.
Oshkosh Corp. presented on the positive financial impacts of their Extended Enterprise efforts at last November’s (2021) IndustryWeek conference in Cleveland. The results were impressive both in piece-price and “true” lead-time reduction. Oshkosh dedicated half-dozen manufacturing engineers as well as over 100 other employees.
The Supplier Development Engineer will assist and drive key suppliers into making long-lasting improvements with their performance in terms of quality, process efficiency, flexibility, and organizational set-up. The supplier development role is both adventurous and independent. Operating frequently in the field with daily contacts at higher levels within the supplier organization, this person should work with operational challenges to drive improvements. Great analytical capabilities and excellent communication skills are needed to convince the suppliers to believe in and execute the established plans.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Participate in Pre-diagnostic meetings to evaluate opportunities for improvement.
Participate in screening meetings to define areas for improvement.
Use supplier development tools, including Process mapping, Value Stream mapping, etc., to identify weak areas.
Check data availability and consistency.
Drive defined priorities for the different improvement areas.
Support supplier lean program and team implementation.
Screening of the different supplier processes and areas and define an action plan for each area.
Create a workshop agenda and timing, and lead during the workshops.
Create Action plans together with the supplier, including targets, timing, and responsibilities for each action and follow-up on the action plans.
Regularly verify data consistency.
Escalate blockings as needed to the team lead.
Participate in monthly reporting about actions, progress, and KPI status.
WHO YOU ARE:
Ours is a dynamic, fast-paced environment that asks for flexibility and agility.
You work with urgency, analyzing and adapting to different situations, quickly understanding changes and reacting confidently and decisively.
You can balance commercial considerations without compromising on quality, evaluating the data to inform decision-making and continuous improvement.
You appreciate and understand process and the project goals.
You understand good negotiations begin long before doing a deal, through building good working relationships, understanding your suppliers’ motivations and starting from a confident position.
You see challenge as opportunity.
We employ great people from a wide variety of backgrounds – not just because it’s the right thing to do, but also because we believe that diverse perspectives make our business stronger and more innovative. If you share our values, come find your place in our global community. Meet us on @lifeatelectrolux and career.electroluxgroup.com to learn more.
Minimum Qualification
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
Technical degree at industrial engineering level or equivalent experience.
3 years relevant experience in manufacturing, manufacturing engineering, logistics, or quality.
1 year in Lean Manufacturing as Value Stream mapping, OEE, 5S, SMED, Tooling construction, and maintenance preferred.
Result driven and action oriented.
Good communicator.
Strong team player.
Maturity to work with Supplier management.
Ability and willingness to travel.
Fluent in English, any other European language is an asset.
It's about improving theeveryday lives of millions.
By being sustainable and open to new ideas we can push the boundaries of cooking, cleaning,and wellbeing at home.
But to keep doing so, we need more people who want toinnovate and re-imagine what life at home can be.
The Supplier Development Engineer will assist anddrive key suppliers into making long-lasting improvements with theirperformance in terms of quality, process efficiency, flexibility, and organizationalset-up.
The supplier development role is both adventurous and independent.
Operating frequently in the field with daily contacts at higher levels withinthe supplier organization, this person should work with operational challengesto drive improvements.
Great analytical capabilities and excellentcommunication skills are needed to convince the suppliers to believe in andexecute the established plans.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:Participate in Pre-diagnostic meetings to evaluate opportunities for improvement.
Participate in screening meetings to define areas for improvement.
Use supplier development tools, including Process mapping, Value Stream mapping, etc., to identify weak areas.
Check data availability and consistency.
Drive defined priorities for the different improvement areas.
Support supplier lean program and team implementation.
Screening of the different supplier processes and areas and define an action plan for each area.
Create a workshop AGENDA and Timing.
Lead during the workshops.
Create Action plans together with the supplier, including targets, timing, and responsibilities for each action.
Follow-up Action Plans established between Electrolux and Supplier together with project leader consistently.
Regularly verify data consistency.
Escalate blockings as needed to the team lead.
Participate in monthly reporting about actions, progress, and KPI status.
WHOYOU ARE:Ours is a dynamic, fast-paced environment that asks for flexibility and agility.
You work with urgency, analyzing and adapting to different situations, quickly understanding changes and reacting confidently and decisively.
You can balance commercial considerations without compromising on quality, evaluating the data to inform decision-making and continuous improvement.
You want to know everything about everything.
You appreciate and understand process and the project goals.
You understand good negotiations begin long before doing a deal, through building good working relationships, understanding your suppliers' motivations and starting from a confident position.
You see challenge as opportunity.
We employ great peoplefrom a wide variety of backgrounds - not just because it's the right thing todo, but also because we believe that diverse perspectives make our businessstronger and more innovative.
If you share our values, come find your place inour global community.
Meet us on @lifeatelectrolux andcareer.
Electroluxgroup.com to learn more.
Minimum 3 years relevant experience in manufacturing, manufacturing engineering, logistics, or quality.
Minimum 3 years in Lean Manufacturing as Value Stream mapping, OEE, 5S, SMED, Tooling construction, and maintenance preferred.
COMPANY DESCRIPTIONElectrolux shapes living for the better by reinventing taste, care and wellbeing experiences, making life more enjoyable and sustainable for millions of people.
As a leading global appliance company, we place the consumer at the heart of everything we do.
Through our brands, including Electrolux, AEG, Anova, Frigidaire, Westinghouse and Zanussi, we sell more than 60 million household and professional products in more than 150 markets every year.
For more information go to www.
Associated topics: building code, calculation, civil engineer, construction, department of transportation, drainage, remediation, road, roadway, structural analysis
Work at the forefront of automotive innovation with ZF,
one of the world’s leading automotive suppliers.
Supplier Development Engineer
Location: Gray Court, SC, US, 29645
Req ID 20855 | Gray Court, United States
Position Summary: The Supplier Development Engineer is responsible for performing supplier related activities surrounding supplier assessment, APQP, problem solving, and quality launches for new or modified products, in order to support and fulfill the requirements of internal and external customers, all while ensuring local adherence to global quality objectives and corporate standards.
Responsibilities:
Support in the activity for supplier management through the achievement of all ZF specified deliverables related to product quality.
Assist in the management and maintenance of external supplier KPI's relevant to product quality and durability.
Ensure conformance to all ZF specifications and standards applying proper APQP and PPAP methodologies according to ZF, ZF BU, AIAG, VDA, and IATF standards to Direct Suppliers and Sub Suppliers.
Effectively develop suppliers using core quality tools as it relates to Process Flow Diagrams, PFMEA development, Control Plan Development, MSA, SPC, and Control Charts.
Effectively lead and participate in all activities related to customer and internal complaints utilizing all problem-solving tools as it relates to 8D methodologies.
Conduct and Lead Supplier Audits as it relates to pre sourcing, IATF, VDA, AIAG, and ZF specific audits
Effectively interpret and communicate manufacturing and technical specifications
*Requires 50 – 80% travel.
Essential Skills and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
3 years minimum of professional experience in Quality, Production, Logistics, Cost/Process Planning
Broad knowledge of Supplier Quality principles.
Experience with Automotive Quality requirements and working knowledge of specialized methods and techniques.
Proven ability to make recommendations to effectively resolve problems or issues, by using judgment that is in consistent with standards, practices, policies, procedures
Proven creativity and analytical methods with a high-level of attention to detail
Ability to interface with cross-functional teams and all levels of personnel and management
Global Strategic Supplier Development secures the supplier technology, solutions, and capacity required to deliver the highly automated FC technology roadmap, including automated conveyer, packaging automation, robotic manipulation, and auto identification & quality products. Our team also directs the global MHE acquisition and supplier development for the customer fulfillment (GCF), specialty fulfillment (GSF), and transportation (ATS) buildings. These solutions require continuous engineering development, emerging and disruptive technology innovations and long-term supplier partnerships. We are filling a key role on our global Supplier Development team.
Amazon is seeking an industry proven and detail oriented Supplier Development (SD) Engineer to qualify, develop and manage our key material handling and emerging technology supplier base. Successful candidates are natural self-starters who have prior experience in the integrated automation project life cycle, contract manufacturing, and system supplier and/or technology sourcing. Our SD Engineers must be agile with the ability to quickly adapt strategies, plans and solutions in response to dynamic business requirements. They also must be comfortable interfacing and driving various functional teams and individuals at all levels of the organization. Open minds, customer focus, innovation empowerment, advanced technologies, team first mindset, and individual drive enable our Worldwide Supplier Development team to deliver the most advance fulfillment solutions in the world.
· Partner with Global Sourcing and Regional Procurement teams to qualify, manage and source key, assigned suppliers including conveyor / sortation system integrators and advanced technologies (e.g., robotic work cell, packaging automation, and specialty automation) solution providers.
· Develop and manage strong strategic relationships with our key suppliers and business partners to reduce cost, compress project lifecycles, advance solution quality and improve capital efficiencies.
· Implement strategic sourcing strategies to optimize costs and ensure continuity of supply, ensuring cost efficient supply of critical items.
· Facilitate suppliers’ understanding of Amazon global policies, equipment design standards, budget and cost targets, and service and quality expectations.
· Drive suppliers’ continuous improvement and development program in support of quality, delivery and cost performance metrics.
· Support common global supplier selection processes, global supplier development processes, and continued managed expansion of the global supplier base.
· Manage common global supplier metrics and data reporting to support the achievement of continuous cost improvement targets.
· Support Lean / Cost Out programs to reduce CapEx spend and optimize capital spend efficiency.
· Lead special projects on a worldwide basis to reduce costs, improve efficiencies, improve performance of strategic suppliers, and improve project implementation results.
The successful candidate will be a highly experienced natural self-starter possessing:
· High attention to detail including proven ability to manage multiple, competing priorities simultaneously.
· Ability to think strategically and execute tactically.
· Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) and the ability to influence, negotiate, and develop relationships at all levels of the organization.
· Demonstrated analytical and quantitative skills and ability to use hard data and metrics to back up recommendations and develop business cases.
· Proven comprehension of electro mechanical designs and integrated machine controls
· Demonstrated ability to dive deep in understanding our business, projects, solution designs, technology innovations, and opportunities to improve the effectiveness of our capital equipment procurement processes.
Key job responsibilities
Earn trust of key Amazon stakeholder and supplier partners. Deep dive their respective requirements, and think big with respect to the long term development of integrated material handling system suppliers needed to support regional (India) and global Amazon operational solutions,
A day in the life
Connect with Amazon stakeholders on business requirements, and connect with material handling systems suppliers. Identify and work improvement areas with these suppliers to improve overall performance: capacity, cost, quality, schedule and safety as well as to build their respective technology tool kits and human capital.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
· Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Mechatronics, Strategic Sourcing, Supply Chain Management or related discipline or 2+ years of Amazon experience.
· 5+ years’ experience in the design, project management, sourcing and/or contract manufacturing of multiple complex large scale automated material handling systems and/or emerging / disruptive technology solutions and large scale automation projects.
· Experience in developing and managing contract documents including RFPs, change order controls, purchase orders, and invoicing.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
· Minimum 5+ years of experience in supplier development / vendor management / strategic sourcing especially for custom-engineered solutions (vs. commodity parts, services, etc.)
This Job Is Available In 10 Locations See all CategoryIntegrated Supply Chain & Procurement Job IdHRD146818
Save This Job
Join a team recognized for leadership, innovation and diversity
The future is what you make it.
When working at Honeywell, you are a member of our global team of thinkers, innovators, dreamers and doers who make the things that make the future.
That means changing the way we fly, fueling jets in an eco-friendly way, keeping buildings smart and safe and even making it possible to breathe on Mars.
Working at Honeywell isn’t just about developing cool things. That’s why all of our employees enjoy access to dynamic career opportunities across different fields and industries.
Are you ready to help us make the future?
Are you ready to make a difference, work on most impactful projects influencing our business and be at heart of revolution to create a world class supply chain? In Supplier Performance Engineering we’re finding innovative, collaborative ways to improve delivery and quality of our suppliers creating vital link between our supply chain, internal factories and our customers.
Come be a part of team of future shapers that:
· Proactively reviews supplier capabilities, assess operational gaps to identify risks and takes systematic actions to develop a world class supplier.
· Is globally responsible for all supplier development and quality improvement and sustainment.
· Systematically drives Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) investigations to prevent defects.
· Works directly with sourcing, business, engineering and our customers on strategies to improve product quality and delivery.
· Identifies and leads the implementation of continuous improvement projects.
· Are leaders creating a performance culture with our suppliers through coaching and technical engagement.
The position requires breadth of technical experience across multiple programs and products, both electrical and mechanical, working directly with suppliers daily, influencing / working closely with the sourcing commodity leadership teams, Quality and NPD. The successful candidate should be able to effectively communicate with senior management, have a big picture strategic mindset, handle multiple priorities, influence, and solve complex problems.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Develop positive relationships and work closely with Global Sourcing leaders to manage, implement and track supplier/engineering, design changes, capacity studies and New Product Introductions (NPI), and transitions.
· Research external market information and entrepreneurial companies to identify potential sources and suppliers. Drive supplier selection through robust qualification processes.
· Assess new and existing supplier capabilities to meet product, cost, quality, capacity and fulfillment.
· Track the supplier’s performance indicators, based on their scorecards and rankings, to facilitate and develop the supply base’s ability to consistently meet or exceed defined expectations.
· Support the manufacturing of complex parts and sub-assemblies by providing technical expertise and support for suppliers.
· Review manufacturing processes to ensure they will yield parts compliant to engineering drawings and specifications.
· Create and participate in PFMEA activities, Work Instruction Improvements, and Control Plan effectiveness with suppliers.
· Drive improvements utilizing Six Sigma methodologies, supplier scorecards and supplier assessments.
· Ensure supplier compliance while driving systematic problem solving and process improvement plans to deliver performance.
· Execute Supplier Development Engineering Playbook and Create a strategic improvement plan at each supplier
· Drive cross functional engagement to remove roadblocks necessary to improve supplier performance
· Eliminate any risks that will prevent suppliers from meeting performance targets, and escalate as needed
YOU MUST HAVE
· Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Sourcing, Manufacturing or Business management
· Willingness to travel, up to 50%
· Due to contractual agreement, must be a US Citizen
WE VALUE
· Six Sigma Black Belt or Lean Expert Certification.
· Experience in Supply Chain, Operations, Business management or Manufacturing Engineering
· Strong communication skills both verbal and written.
· Experience with project management and Kaizen facilitation.
· Ability to interface effectively with all levels of leadership.
· Proven problem-solving skills, including ability to interpret business performance and financial data, define actions, and implement solutions.
· Able to read technical drawings and documentation (GD&T)
· Experience on performing production readiness & rate readiness reviews / assessments
· Effective collaboration skills to motivate and influence others at various levels without a direct reporting relationship.
· Knowledge of using Six sigma / quality Tools and APQP (PFMEA, Control plan, SPC MSA etc.)
· Experience on working with global suppliers / customers
Category: Procurement
Location: 115 Tabor Road,Morris Plains,New Jersey,07950,United States
JOB PURPOSE: To provide technical expertise and leadership to Caterpillar’s supply base in the execution of a robust quality plan within the suppler network. In addition, to implement a well-documented continuous quality improvement process and strict process controls. This will be used for the evaluation and development of new and existing suppliers worldwide, to maximizing Quality, Cost, Logistics, Delivery, and Management (QCLDM) within the supply network. To ensure that a supplier is able to meet corporate and business unit requirements for SQEP certification levels and customer requirements for quality, cost, and delivery of purchased material. .
JOB DUTIES: This person will be responsible for Non-Metallic supplier development and both thermoplastic and thermoset parts development. The primary responsibility of this position is to serve as the trusted advisor for non-metallic supply base through the following functional responsibilities:
Assessing potential suppliers via on-site Quality, Cost, Logistics, Development, Management (QCLDM) audits, driving implementation of Lean, BIQ, & APQP, continuously reviewing supplier capacity, assuring production readiness through rigorous review of supplier PPAP submission, being recognized as the expert in supplier quality. Collaborate with suppliers to assure proper process control standards are in place and continuously monitor key manufacturing processes for improvement opportunities. Ensure that suppliers have adequate people, training, tooling, fixturing, and equipment. Provide technical support during start-up activities and provide ongoing strategic support. The incumbent is responsible for monitoring suppliers’ adherence to PCN (Process Change Notification) on a timely and cost effective basis as well as to develop the supply base to fulfill the total requirements from Caterpillar Production System (CPS) implementation.
Provide a technical leadership role as QCLDM champion for suppliers and assure technical development to adequately meet qualified supply network strategies.Support Category Strategies, supplier development & performance management and provide technical leadership in new supplier selection. Evaluate and develop new supplier’s technological capability to meet requirements for Caterpillar Inc.
The SDE is responsible for the supplier’s processes from design concept to the end of product life (cradle to grave). Ensures that APQP activities related to process control are being performed by the supplier. Manages supplier’s project plans and activities to ensure product meets Caterpillar expectations.
Reviews APQP documentation (e.g., Process FMEA {failure mode & effects analysis}, Process Control Plans, Gage R&R {repeatability & reproducibility}). Participates in process FMEA for suppliers’ manufacturing processes. Audits process control implementation and effectiveness. Validates process capability. Ensures PPAP completion and approval prior to delivery of new parts.
Responsible for the review, approval and validation of 8D permanent corrective action plans. Performs quality management system audits and Supplier Evaluation Surveys (SES), including assessments of potential new suppliers. Supports SPQ projects. Participates in the development of Supplier quality metrics. Participates in Supplier Performance Management Reviews (SPM).
The SDE supports MQ11005 certification. Supports Caterpillar 6 Sigma initiatives with suppliers. Works with suppliers to reduce waste and improve supplier process capability and efficiency. Not responsible for supply chain expediting activities. Not responsible for reporting activities in Workflow.
Develop and maintain thorough knowledge of technological developments and trends for guidance of commodity teams in advancements of design, quality, and manufacturing. Must have a thorough working knowledge of quality initiatives to ensure that Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) is completed and approved before new parts are delivered. This includes leadership in Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) activity.
Provide resolution and ensure implementation of robust solutions for quality problems associated with the purchased materials, logistics, and engineering issues. Maintain the highest ethical and professional standards within this diverse global organization.
Supports and participates in 6 Sigma initiatives with facilities, category teams, and suppliers. The incumbent will collaborate with Buyers to improve supplier cost, quality, and throughput.
The position manages the completion of its own work assignments and coordinates work with others.
Participate in the development of Supplier metrics and the monthly gathering and distribution of measurements. Resolve problems between supplier and plants, suppliers and engineering personnel, and between facilities.
Coordinate with engineering personnel on matters regarding Concurrent Product and Process Development (CPPD), New Product Introduction (NPI), Continuous Process Improvement (CPI) teams; prove design to production, engineering changes, deviations, supplier designs, specification approvals, meeting cost reduction goals, and participates in the Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) process with suppliers manufacturing processes.
This position typically does not have any direct reports. Some travel is required.
BACKGROUND/EXPERIENCE:
Non-Metallic working experiences is preferred
Understanding of fabrication process would be a plus
Knowledge of the tools and techniques of 6 Sigma methodology is highly desired and will likely be attained through prior completion of Green Belt training and/or other 6 Sigma experience.
The position requires a bachelor’s degree – or equivalent experience, preferably in engineering. In addition, two to four years of job-related experience are required. Quality Engineering certification is highly desirable.
The position requires an engineering or manufacturing background plus familiarity with manufacturing processes used to produce components and assemblies for Caterpillar Products.
Knowledge of shop operations and maintenance procedures is required.
Good human relation/communication skills as well as possess the potential for leadership is required to develop a cooperative working relationships with others both inside and outside of Caterpillar.
Solid ability to use and demonstrate statistical and problem solving tools is required.
American Supply Quality (ASQ) quality certification is desired
Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).
Supplier Development Engineer, Mechanical Operations, Devices and Services
Google
In-office:
Mountain View, CA, USA
Apply
Qualifications
Minimum qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
5 years of experience enabling the transition of products into production.
Experience with statistical process control (e.g., Cp/CPk, ect.), Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerances (GD&T), and Design for X (DFX), fixture design/qualification.
Experience with mechanical manufacturing processes.
Preferred qualifications:
Experience with yield improvements and cycle time reductions for high-volume, high-complexity parts, with premium fit and finish.
Knowledge of common surface finishing operations (e.g., painting, plating, PVD, anodizing, polishing, lapping, sandblasting) and mechanical bonding processes (e.g., snap and press fits, ultrasonic welding, glueing, application of pressure sensitive/liquid adhesives).
Understanding of cosmetic quality standards (e.g., defining and measuring color, specifying and measuring surface finish, creating cosmetic defect catalogs, establishing grading limits).
Ability to proactively influence the product design process by proposing Design for X (DFX) improvements with associated data.
About the job
Google's custom-designed equipment makes up one of the largest and most powerful computing infrastructures in the world. The Manufacturing Operations team is responsible for providing the manufacturing capability to deliver this state-of-the-art physical infrastructure. As a Manufacturing Engineer, you evaluate the product designs and create the processes, tools and procedures behind Google’s powerful search technology. When vendors build parts for our infrastructure, you’re right there alongside ensuring manufacturing processes are repeatable and controlled. You collaborate with Commodity Managers and Design Engineers to determine Google’s infrastructure needs and product specifications. Your work ensures the various pieces of Google’s infrastructure fit together perfectly and keep our systems humming along smoothly for a seamless user experience.
As a Supplier Development Engineer, you will be responsible for the overall Technical Operational readiness in the supply chain. This team works closely with suppliers and design teams in assessing process technologies for modules. You will develop manufacturing processes and establish process capability to consistently deliver quality products in Mass Production. You'll drive technical and operational issues for material, process, fixtures, and equipment.
Google's mission is to organize the world's information and make it universally accessible and useful. Our Devices & Services team combines the best of Google AI, Software, and Hardware to create radically helpful experiences for users. We research, design, and develop new technologies and hardware to make our user's interaction with computing faster, seamless, and more powerful. Whether finding new ways to capture and sense the world around us, advancing form factors, or improving interaction methods, the Devices & Services team is making people's lives better through technology.
Responsibilities
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Product/Industrial Design, Project Management, Reliability, and Product Operations.
Establish reasonable specifications, validate process capability (Cp/Cpk), and drive process improvements in partnership with Tooling and Manufacturing Process engineers.
Work with Reliability Engineering to develop reliability test plans for manufacturing processes. Establish outgoing/incoming quality control (OQC/IQC) processes, ensure correlation between sites, and discover root cause of measurement discrepancies in IQC.
Identify and highlight manufacturability issues during engineering builds to ensure product quality is stable and that supply is predictable during ramp.
Provide design for manufacturability (DFM) reviews of mechanical parts and make recommendations to Product Design to improve manufacturing processes for quality, yield, and cost.
Build your career with Jabil! We challenge and empower you to make most of your talents, working with outstanding colleagues from diverse backgrounds who share your drive and passion to make Jabil grow!
Global role responsible for executing and driving supplier qualification, development and part qualifications across Jabil automotive manufacturing locations. Responsibilities include supplier assessments, supplier audits, supplier development and component qualifications to comply with Jabil, industry, legal and regulatory requirements. Serve as a technical escalation point for technical guidance and expertise to help resolve supplier quality issues.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Defines, develops and implements Supply Chain strategies that drive improvements in supplier selection, development, and leverage across customer programs for quality improvements and cost savings.
Performs supplier qualification duties following Jabil supplier qualification processes which includes on-site and off-site supplier assessments.
Drives supplier selection strategies that will yield a supply base that can be used across all customer programs throughout the Jabil automotive division providing leveraged cost savings.
Proactively communicates information or issues that may impact the product costs or manufacturability to all affected sites/departments.
Drives component qualifications per Jabil part qualification processes, industry, legal and regulatory requirements.
Defines and develops the inspection plans via inspection aids and instruction guidelines.
Drives Supplier Corrective/Preventive Action for problem resolution and continuous improvements during the part qualification process, including critical analysis of supplier DOE, CPK, Gauge R&R studies.
Coordinates non-conforming materials be returned to vendor due to poor quality during the part qualification process and have the appropriate documentation that describes the reasons for return.
Technical escalation support in resolving supplier/component technical issues resulting in supplier corrective actions.
Understanding of the quality system, automotive and commercial regulatory requirements and how they relate to the business.
Adheres to all safety and health rules and regulations associated with this position and as directed by management.
Complies and follows all procedures within the company security policy.
May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS
Strong electro / mechanical background desired; knowledge of plastic injection molding & tooling, metal stampings & tooling, metal fabrication, machining and various electrical components, connectors, PCB & PCBA, cable assembly, full assembly integration etc.
- Needs strong background in at least 2 on this list.
Must be able to read and interpret mechanical drawings. Must be experienced with reading and using (GD&T).
Must be experienced in statistical analysis of component and process quality including Process capability studies (Cpk), Design of Experiments (DOE), gage repeatability and reproducibility (Gage R&R) and statistical tolerance stack-up analysis.
Ability to solve practical problems with limited information.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Ability to effectively communicate technical information to Jabil Management, Customers, and suppliers.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor’s degree required in Mechanical, Electrical or Manufacturing Engineering or similar technical degree and/or experience and education
A minimum of 3+ years related Supplier Quality experience including supplier assessment, supplier audits, and component qualification using PPAP is required.
Proficiency in use of Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, Power Point, Visio, and Project).
Professional certifications such as Professional Engineer, Certified Quality Auditor, Certified Quality Engineer, Certified VDA6.3 Auditor will be advantageous
Experience in Statistical Engineering methodologies similar to Shainin will be a strong plus.
Master Molder Certification is a strong plus
Extensive domestic and regional travel is required. Intercontinental travel may be required.
SD i.e. assisting the supplier in improving the performance of services and products or enhancing the supplier’s capabilities. There is strong evidence that organisations today are increasingly implementing SD programs to improve supplier performance and remain competitive (Modi and Mabert, [7]), and thus this is an important topic of research. The aims of SD are generally twofold from the customer’s perspective: firstly, to reduce cost, improve quality, and improve delivery; and, secondly, to educate suppliers in a systematic process to keep driving continuous improvement. Building on previous definitions of SD offered by Krause and Ellram [8] and discussed by Krause et al. [9], this paper defines SD as: “Any effort of a buying firm working with its supplier(s) to increase the performance and/or capabilities of the supplier and meet the buying firm's short- and/or long-term supply needs. Moreover, promotes on-going improvements that are intended to benefit both buyer and supplier(s)”
Areas of Research
Supplier Development Activities, Success Factors, Barriers and Pitfalls
Direct (Transaction-specific) & Indirect (Infrastructure factors) Supplier Development
Direct SD is defined as “Provision of equipment or capital, on-site
consultation, education and training programs, temporary personnel transfer, inviting supplier’s personnel, taken as a whole
the transfer of knowledge and qualifications to the supplier organisations”.
Indirect SD as “the buying firm
commits no or only limited resources to a specific supplier. There is no active involvement of the buying firm in the supplier’s
operations, and know-how transferred from the buying firm does not occur.”
Supplier Development as Reactive or Strategic process
Supplier Development in Lean Six Sigma & SME context
Supplier Development- The Supplier Perspective
Supplier Development: A Way to Lean Suppliers
Miroslav Kucera, 30-Nov-2015 - Business & Economics - 25 pages
Plenty of books about supplier development and application of lean principles in supplier management are available for students, supply chain managers and strategic purchasers. Some of them are excellent and provide complete guide through the complicated and difficult process. Truth is that all of the best books are priced very high and it is not better for the remaining available books written on this topic.
https://books.google.co.in/books?id=owwPCwAAQBAJ
Process Oriented Supplier Development: Building the Capability for Change
April 2006Journal of Supply Chain Management 33(3):24 - 29
DOI:10.1111/j.1745-493X.1997.tb00028.x
Authors:
Janet L. Hartley
Bowling Green State University
Gwen Jones
Fairleigh Dickinson University
IN BRIEF
Many companies have achieved impressive improvements in quality, delivery, and costs using results-oriented supplier development. With this approach, a team led by purchasing professionals makes technical changes such as simplifying work flows, standardizing work processes, and reducing set-up times in a supplier's operations. However, after such supplier development efforts, suppliers often return to “business as usual,” failing to make further improvements on their own. This article first describes the benefits and shortcomings of results-oriented supplier development. Next, building upon successful cases of supplier development and research in change management, this article describes process-oriented supplier development practices which are more effective in building a supplier's capability for improvement. Finally, this article discusses the commitment of resources necessary for this approach to supplier development.
No comments:
Post a Comment