Specialist, Supplier Development

Based in West Hartford, CT, Triumph Systems, Electronics and Controls is a leading independent aerospace system supplier for the commercial and military helicopter and business jet markets and employs approximately 500 employees. The Company's key products and services include electronic engine controls, fuel metering units, main fuel pumps and environmental control systems for both the OE and aftermarket/spares end markets.

Responsibilities

Salary Range: $101,000.00 - $151,400.00 per Year

Position Summary: The Supplier Development Engineer works for the Supply Chain team as a technical resource supporting the external supplied hydromechanical and thermal products, electronic assemblies, and other products or services of a technical and specialized nature. This high visibility position helps to assess supplier capabilities prior to supplier selection, as well as supports supplier non-conformance on legacy product. This candidate will work with suppliers to identify opportunities for manufacturability improvements, address delivery challenges, part execution and quality issues that may arise during the manufacturing process.

• Liaison between the Supplier, Triumph Engineering and Triumph Quality.
• Take internal operational challenges and drive process improvements in the supply base.
• Interface with internal teams and Suppliers in respectful way; facilitate productive communications between Engineering and Supplier regarding technical risks, challenges and opportunities.
• Uphold Quality and Process System requirements; work within quality system to manage review and disposition of supplier non-conformities. Support RCCA process with supplier as needed.
• Use technical skillset to bring cost reduction ideas to Supplier/Engineering
• Conduct onsite Supplier Risk Assessments
• Proactively manage poor performing suppliers using quality data trend analysis.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Associate degree in technical field
• Experience working in a technical capacity in a Manufacturing Environment, preferably working on cross-functional teams
• Experience working with external manufacturers and/or service providers
• Ability to define problems, analyze data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills for effective interface with all internal and external contacts.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Creative, quality, and results-driven work ethic.
• Strong PC skills (Word, Excel, Access, & PowerPoint).
• Travel Required ~40%

Desired Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Experience working with aerospace specifications and quality systems is preferred.
• Lean Manufacturing experience is a plus

Benefits:

• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage with plan options that provide flexibility and choice (including telehealth options)
• Healthcare spending accounts
• Paid parental leave
• Paid/flexible time off in addition to paid company holidays
• 401(k) with company match
• Disability and life insurance
• Incentives and performance-based rewards
• Exciting growth and development opportunities empowered by our TRIUMPH Transformation and an entrepreneurial environment that encourages innovation and creativity

Work Environment and Physical Demands:

The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms: stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Our Vision:

As one team, we enable the safety and prosperity of the world.

Our Mission:

We partner with our Customers to TRIUMPH over their hardest aerospace, defense, and industrial challenges to deliver value to our stakeholders.

Our Values:

• Integrity- Do the right thing for our stakeholders. We value safety, diversity, and respect.
• Teamwork- Win as One team-one company. Solicit help and assist others.
• Continuous Improvement- Pursue zero defect quality. Attack problems and relentlessly raise the bar.
• Innovation- Passion for growing the business. Lead through ingenuity and entrepreneurship.
• Act with Velocity- Partner, anticipate and communicate. Proactively solve problems.

Code of Conduct:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the TRIUMPH behaviors captured within our core values: Integrity, Teamwork, Continuous Improvement, Innovation, and Act with Velocity. Detailed definitions are below and performance metrics for each behavior can be found on our intranet and is embedded within our Performance Management processes. All employees are expected to represent the values and maintain the standards contained in TRIUMPH's Code of Conduct.

Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS):

Employees are responsible for the Health, Safety, and Welfare of themselves, the environment, and other people. All employees must comply with EHS policy training and instructions, help to maintain a safe and clean working environment, and use any Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) provided by the Company. Employees must report any accidents, incidents, and near misses to management. Additionally, employees are expected to notify management of any dangerous or potentially dangerous situations or practices.

Additional Information:

Triumph is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability.

SELECT US positions require access to technology, materials, software or hardware that is controlled by US export laws including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations ("ITAR") and the Export administration Regulations ("EAR"). In order to be eligible for applicable positions, you must be a US Person under ITAR or eligible for approval for a U.S. Government export license. A US Person is a US Citizen, Lawful Permanent Resident, refugee or asylee. All inquires related to citizenship are asked solely to comply with ITAR and EAR export licensing requirements.

U.S. applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.

Please contact us if you require assistance in applying for TRIUMPH and we will provide reasonable accommodations via HRDepartment@triumphgroup.com.