Position Purpose:

Work both independently and as a key team member to prepare, execute and evaluate analyses for problem solving and planning improvements for manufacturing issues within the supply-chain, supporting both production and post-production. This includes, but is not limited to, the development and improvements of production methods and procedures related to tooling, layout, production planning & flow, assembly method and material processes & fabrication within the supply-chain. Lead the supplier and internal cross functional teams with technical problem solving and continuous improvement activities.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:

Essential Functions:

1. With a focus on supplier performance and the need to conduct inter-organization and supplier interactions; execute the planning, development and coordination of supply-chain manufacturing related issue resolution projects. These shall include the resolution of critical issues and project coordination.
2. Perform in project or cross functional team leadership roles and lead activities; provide technical mentoring to suppliers and other group members.
3. Provide clear and concise verbal and written technical communication; build relationships with other functional groups to accomplish team goals; regularly prepare executive summaries providing project status and results.
4. Through the utilization of existing problem-solving skills, coach others to develop similar skills in an effort to strengthen the organization and supply-chain. Establish executable processes and methods to be utilized by team members and the supply-chain that identify root causes which drives sustainable corrective actions.
5. Provide technical guidance to suppliers and drive actions that address improvement opportunities; ensuring, through validation, implementation of actions showing measured improvement.
6. Provide on-site technical support and leadership to the supply-chain, Engineering, Operations and Logistics organizations.

Additional Functions:

1. Maintain legacy, current and advanced knowledge in the field of manufacturing processes and engineering techniques especially related to aerospace. .
2. Drive quality practices both within the supply-chain and the Company. .

Perform other duties as assigned.

Other Requirements:

1. Must have a thorough and complete understanding and extensive application of technical principles, theories, and concepts related to manufacturing in general, and specifically to aerospace. Should have a good working knowledge of related technical fields and will act as a liaison with representatives from other organizations and within the supply-chain.