Supplier development engineer job description

Commonwealth Fusion Systems (CFS) has the fastest, lowest cost path to commercial fusion energy.

CFS is collaborating with MIT to leverage decades of research combined with new groundbreaking high-temperature superconducting (HTS) magnet technology. HTS magnets will enable compact fusion power plants that can be constructed faster and at lower cost. The mission is to deploy fusion power plants to meet global decarbonization goals as fast as possible. CFS has assembled a team of leaders in tough tech, fusion science, and manufacturing with a track record of rapid execution. Supported by the world's leading investors, CFS is uniquely positioned to deliver limitless, clean, fusion power to combat climate change. To execute this plan, we are looking to add talented people to the team who are mission-driven and treat people well, improve our team by adding diverse perspectives and new ways of solving problems, have demonstrated exceptional results through a range of different pursuits, and have skill sets and experience that relate to this role.

The Senior Supplier Development Engineer role is to partner with different business units, such as design engineering, quality and procurement, to best understand which suppliers are struggling to achieve rate, hit certain quality requirements and provide consistent product.

The SPARC diagnostic team will be developing nearly 40 types of measurements that will be used in real-time control of tokamak plasmas and to inform the design of ARC. Our measurement systems include magnetics, interferometry, neutral pressure, x-ray to visible spectroscopy, camera imaging, bolometry, neutrons, Thomson scattering, electron cyclotron emission, reflectometry, Langmuir probes and structural temperature and strain sensing. While nearly all have completed conceptual design, CFS is looking to grow the SPARC team in order be confident that final designs can accomplish SPARC's mission goals. For this, we need your help with developing numerical modeling and a software set of tools, that act as predictive digital twins of diagnostics sub-systems and sensors (i.e., synthetic diagnostics sets). These software components combine bench top testing of sensors with plasma simulations from the SPARC physics team to characterize the measurement signals that a real diagnostic would produce. Near-term it will help the diagnostic team iterate on design. During SPARC operations, contributions will be used in software tools for pre-shot planning, real-time plasma control and inter-shot analysis, and in design scoping and optimization for ARC diagnostics.
This team member will:Physically be on-site at vendors for long periods of time Be a Change Agent - identifying gaps in processes, articulating what needs to be done to close those gaps and holding vendors accountable with concrete timelines Ability to inspect parts using different measurement tools and interpret inspection reports Design, develop required process controls and quality plans Facilitate the creation and execution of PFMEA processes and applicable elements of APQPAssist in the prototype testing and benchtop calibration of diagnostics to inform and validate models Work with the SPARC tokamak operations and plasma control teams to improve upon diagnostic models in workflows for pre-shot planning, real-time plasma control and post-shot interpretation Support ISO 9001:2015 implementation Support creation of manufacturing instructions to document quality critical characteristics Develop in-process inspection and test procedures Process capability studies and Measurement Systems AnalysisCoach and collaborate with a cross-functional team of manufacturing, design, and operations engineers to establish a high-quality manufacturing line Drive cost reduction projects including planning, coordinating with stakeholders, estimating completion, and project updates Author contract documents with Legal. Manage contracts ensuring performance of the supplier to contract obligations. Understand interrelationships between contracts and terms while applying creativity and sound business reasoning to interpret application of contract to business needs.Establish preferred suppliers by category. Create and implement related management programs to develop, continuously improve, manage the performance of, and monitor KPIs of the supply base.Lead and mentor team members.Skillfully balance the price, delivery, quality, service, and value tradeoffs and rationalize the supply base Adhere to all supply chain policies, procedures, guidelines and instructions including those regarding the procurement of materials, intellectual property, and export compliance. Negotiate internally and externally at high levels or with persons of influence frequently.
The ideal candidate will have most, if not all, of these requirements:Bachelor's Degree in a Science or Engineering7+ years experience in Supply Chain or ManufacturingCertifications preferred: Six Sigma Certification (Yellow, Green or Black) Hands-on experience with sensors similar to those that may be used in plasma diagnostics (cameras, temperature, strain, radiation, spectrometers, lasers, microwaves) Perform advanced technical activities such as Supplier Assessments & Audits, including Quality Management System (e.g., ISO 9001, AS 9100, IATF 16949) Perform advanced technical activities such as Product (e.g., Machining) and Special Process (e.g., Plating, Heat treat, Welding) Utilize specialized quality tools such PPAP (PFMEA, Control Plan, MSA) capacity analysis and Lean Six Sigma initiatives Specific knowledge regarding small machine shop manufacturing Magnet manufacturing Ability to design, establish and implement supplier quality improvement processes and procedures.Implementation and management of ERP or other procurement tools Ability to teach and educate others with little background on the subject Creative negotiating skills Experience with MS OfficeExceptional communications skills Strong collaboration and relationship building skills Ability to prioritize and execute tasks Works with IntegrityStrong Customer Service skills Remarkable problem-solving skills Works well under pressure Possesses excellent judgment
Additional preferred experience and/or qualifications:Masters Degree is a plus Experience with Python, MATLAB, C++Experience managing multiple levels of staff Experience in a start-up or high growth environment Experience in manufacturing environment Experience in Automotive or AerospaceTravel (including international) expected to be between 25-50%
CFS team members thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and have demonstrated exceptional results through a range of different pursuits. We all tightly align with our company values of integrity, execution, impact and self-critique. As we grow, we are looking to add talented people who are mission driven and bring diverse perspectives and new ways of solving problems.

At CFS, we deeply value diversity and are an equal opportunity employer by choice. We consider all qualified applicants equally for employment. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, protected veteran status, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

Supplier Development Engineer / Leader
Verify are looking to deploy up to 4 Supplier Development Engineers to support a UK customer with the development of their US supply chain, with engineers ideally being located in either Southern California, and Dallas, TX.
The ideal candidates need to be experienced and capable in senior engagements and installing prevention and process control methods at suppliers. The focus is assisting suppliers with the implementaiton / deployment of tools that will assist in reaching a Zero Defect goal, this would include deploying such tools as PFMEA, MSA, Control Plans, Real time SPC etc. (in line with the AS13000 range of standard). Note: We are not looking for engineers to do PPAP reviews or problems solving.

The roles will primerily be supplier based (around 80% of the time), with candidates being flexible to travel to various states to support other suppliers. The customer point of contact will be based in Dallas, TX.


An more detail overview is confirmed as follows:
Job Summary
• Engage selected suppliers to improve quality maturity and performance
• Coach and challenge suppliers to drive for no defects
• Coach the suppliers in problem solving
• Develop a culture of compliance in the supplier through focused audits
Job Accountability & Scope
• To provide Quality leadership and expertise at Suppliers. This role must maintain independence reflecting the business responsibilities
• Accountable for the rate of change of performance and maturity of the allocated portfolio of suppliers
• Develop the suppliers in prevention on a prioritised portfolio
• Implementation of a value adding governance of the suppliers' progress and performance
• Setting the highest standards of compliance by driving effective product and process audits
• Developing high credibility across the suppliers and strong rapport with the suppliers' management teams.
Essential Functions/Job Responsibilities & Duties
• Engage, coach and lead suppliers to deliver effective no defects and Quality Improvement Plans ensuring the Supplier has all the relevant prevention skills required and deployed
• Evaluate supplier Defects maturity
• Evaluate the suppliers improvement plans for suitability
• Coach the suppliers to prioritise products and apply defect prevention to new and current products
• Coach suppliers in complying with relevant requirements including customer requirements and external standards
• Communicate a simple, compelling and consistent vision which suppliers understand and want to be part of
• Engage and influence a wide range of people at all levels both internally and at Suppliers to deliver improvement
• Ensure suppliers self-lead improvement and engage appropriate internal and external resources to achieve required levels of maturity
• Conduct product audits and process walks and engage the supplier in lasting actions
• Promote a culture of robust problem solving and continuous improvement at pace
• Govern the progress of improvements to deliver the required pace of change
• Contribute to sourcing decisions by performing pre-selection assessments
• Review the robustness of PI/NPI to ensure the correct standard enters production with a no defects process
“We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.”
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Complete technical analytical assessments and reports to identify supplier quality &/or performance issues within current supply base as well as evaluation of potential future suppliers. Work on-site with suppliers to enhance their productivity and efficiency. Evaluate engineering design producibility as well as design to cost to drive drawing changes that will aid in a supplier's capabilities to perform and reduce cost. Work closely with strategic sourcing and procurement as well as DAA's business unit's Materials, Engineering and Manufacturing organizations. Support development of informational processes and channels of communication.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Complete technical supplier assessments relating to manufacturing capability (machinery, tooling, processes), quality, workforce, capacity, continuous improvement, and sub-tier management.
Review &/or develop supplier capacity analysis and tools.
Develop, initiate, and maintain supplier specific development plans.
Develop, initiate, and maintain supplier specific KPI performance management.
Deploy risk mitigation plans.
Monitor, support &/or facilitate continuous improvement events and initiatives.
Review engineering designs as related to a specific supplier's capabilities and facilitate producibility and design to cost changes.
Review new product introduction designs for producibility and design to cost.
Investigate problem jobs and participate in solutions to improve product quality and recover expenses incurred by Daikin that are the responsibility of the supplier.
Conduct presentations to internal customers and business unit management
This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities. May provide work direction to supplier development specialists.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree required; engineering degree preferred
5+ years of related field operations/Supply Chain experience on manufacturing products, controls, and systems.
Lean Six Sigma Green belt certification preferred

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Project Management - Ability to organize cross function personnel into a focused group with specific action item requirements and timeliness of execution of these actions to drive to a successful conclusion of the project meeting goals and expectations.
Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner. Gathers and analyzes information skillfully. Develop alternative solutions. Works well in group problem solving situations. Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
Analytical - Synthesizes complex and diverse information. Collects and researches data. Uses intuition and experience to complement data findings.
Teamwork - Exhibits objectivity and openness to other's views. Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives. Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations. Responds promptly to customer needs. Solicits customer feedback to improve service. Responds to requests for service and assistance. Meets commitments.
Interpersonal - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming. Listens to others without interrupting. Keeps emotions under control. Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.
Cost Consciousness - Develops and implements cost saving measures. Contributes to profits and revenue. Conserves organizational resources.
Judgment - Displays willingness to make decisions. Exhibits sound and accurate judgment. Supports and explains reasoning for decisions. Includes appropriate people in decision-making process. Makes timely decisions.
Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities. Uses time efficiently. Sets goals and objectives. Develops realistic action plans.
Quality - Looks for ways to improve and promote quality. Applies feedback to improve performance. Monitors own work to ensure quality.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret engineering design drawings. Ability to effectively present information to suppliers, internal customers, and management.
Ability to construct and review capacity analysis.
Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems. Ability to deal with nonverbal symbolism (formulas, scientific equations, graphs, etc.) in its most difficult phases. Ability to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables.
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Microsoft Word word-processing software, Excel spreadsheet software, Access database software, design software, project management software and Internet software.