Supplier Engineer - Government Contracts

Summary: Provide supply chain management and data during new business development and new program launches and for existing customer programs. Support and ensure DCMA, ITAR, FARS and DFARS compliance.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

• Support New Business Development

• Provide supply chain information to sales department staff as needed

• Conduct preliminary purchase parts risk assessment

• Provide purchased parts cost and lead time estimates

• Identify and qualify outside manufacturing partners

• Support Program Launch and Product Realization as functional department representative assigned to team and Program Manager

• Review program information to understand application, product intent and functionality and overall product requirements to ensure customer specifications communicated to suppliers address all needs.

• Review customer specifications and drawings and ensure sufficient to communicate required specifications for purchase parts to suppliers.

• Identify certification, traceability, environmental or other regulatory requirements for all components procured.

• Identify, source and qualify suppliers and negotiate supplier agreements.

• Secure necessary supplier Non-Disclosure Agreements

• Negotiate component costs, lead times, terms and conditions for initial purchases

• Communicate customer requirements and supplier capability

• Confirm supplier warranty terms

• Assist with preparation of Process Flow Diagrams, Failure Mode Effective Analysis and Control Plan

• Assist suppliers with validation protocol design and final approval as required

• Manage and define sample requirements and approve purchased part tooling

• Ensure tool ownership and warranty is defined

• Ensure an understanding of supplier capacity, yield and cost structure

• Complete purchased part and outside process qualifications, approval and submit customer approval forms (CAF)

• Prepare Component Quality Requirements (CQR's) and review with incoming inspection personnel and ensure appropriate equipment is in place to execute inspection.

• Procure prototypes, pre-production materials and test equipment

• Attend program team meetings to address supplier-related matters

• Perform assigned activity in a timely manner

• Provide continuous supplier engineering support through program end of life

• Maintain and update short and long-term supply and sourcing strategies

• Negotiate annual contracts with suppliers

• Continuously pursue supply chain cost reductions to enhance profitability

• Develop Flow Charts for parts process, design and tooling

• Maintain Component Quality Requirements records

• Confirm receipt of supplier warranty agreements

• Support and/or inspect incoming products as required

• Review and disposition line fallout

• Ensure NPMR's are completed and details are communicated to supplier and team and product is returned/repaired/credited as needed.

• Identify root cause of component-related issues and review and approve supplier Corrective Actions/Preventative Actions (CAPA's)

• Perform supplier audits as required

• Attend program team meetings as necessary to resolve vendor/supply chain issues to maintain customer satisfaction

• Provide support to other departments to set and achieve program goals to maintain total customer satisfaction

• Support QBR's with customers and provide/present supplier performance and supply chain related matters

• Frequent domestic and occasional international travel to suppliers required

• Other duties as assigned

Competency:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies always in a respectful professional manner:

Analytical- Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data.

Design- Ability to read and interpret blueprints; Uses feedback to modify designs; Applies design principles; Demonstrates attention to detail.

Problem Solving- Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.

Project Management- Develops project plans; Coordinates projects; Communicates changes and progress; Completes projects on time and budget.

Interpersonal- Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.

Oral Communication- Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.

Written Communication- Writes clearly and informatively; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.

Cost Consciousness- Develops and implements cost saving measures; Contributes to profits and revenue.

Adaptability- Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.

Planning/Organizing- Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently.

Professionalism- Reacts well under pressure.

Quality- Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience:

Bachelor's Degree (B.S.) in engineering from an accredited college or university. Working knowledge of plastic and metal fabrication and of electronic components desired for this position.

Language Ability:

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

Math Ability:

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Computer Skills:

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Word Processing software; Spreadsheet software; Inventory software; Internet software and Project Management software.

Experience administering or supporting U.S. Government contracts:

• Familiarity with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) as they apply to government contract program execution
• Understanding of subcontracting management principles, including the flow-down of applicable FAR/DFARS clauses to subcontractors
• Understanding of prime contractor obligations when managing subcontractors on federal programs
• Understanding of the requirements for Supply Chain Risk Management (SCRM) for government contracts
• Understanding of the requirements to develop, implement, and comply with a Small Business Subcontracting Plan
• Understanding of the SCRM requirements as they relate to Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) audits