Supplier Development Engineer - Aerospace

Overview

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Parker Aerospace, an operating segment of Parker Hannifin Corporation, is one of the world's leading producers of flight control, hydraulic, fuel and inerting, fluid conveyance, thermal management, and engine systems and components for the aerospace industry. We design and build equipment for virtually every aircraft and aero engine being produced in the world today. Parker offers competitive benefit programs to support our employees and their families.

Position Summary

The Supplier Development Engineer (SDE) will report to the Division Supplier Development Manager. This is a hands-on role and the SDE will aid in resolving chronic shortages, act as a liaison between the supplier and internal groups, and participate in projects to improve delivery, quality, and cost performance within the Supply Chain to benefit the Braking Systems Division (BSD). The SDE focuses on product and process performance for all production including new programs and current production, connecting Quality, Engineering, Procurement and Supplier. The SDE will assist in day-to-day project execution and coordination at the supplier and will utilize expertise in Engineering, Purchasing and Operations. Supplier visits and audits will be standard work to ensure continuous improvement of supplier operations and containment of situations that could impact the BSD's ability to deliver on time to customers.

Knowledge and experience in Purchasing, Design, Manufacturing Operations and quality core tools for zero defects are highly preferred (e.g., Lean manufacturing Techniques, APQP, PFMEA, DFMEA, 8D, SPC, MSA, CP, etc.). The position is based in Akron, Ohio.

Essential Functions

• Participate in activities that improve the velocity of transfer of work from an incumbent to a new supplier
• Conduct and review Production Readiness and Risk Assessments (PRA) onsite at the supplier and identify improvement opportunities that help develop the partnership with BSD
• Represent BSD and collaborate with other BSD disciplines to monitor and improve supplier performance (OTD, Zero Defects)
• Bring suppliers online to the Zero Defects Plan (ZDP), including APQP activity and PPAP elements (PFMEA, Control Plan, MSA, PFD)
• Manage and lead supplier continuous improvement proposals
• Assist in the completion of flawless new product introduction
• Recognize supplier performance trends and identify areas for improvement to mitigate risk; contribute to supplier recovery roadmaps as needed
• Travel domestically up to 50% of the time, with some international travel but not frequent

Qualifications

Benefits

Drug-Free Workplace : Parker conducts drug testing as a condition of employment. Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Employment decisions are based on job-related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. Some positions may require U.S. citizenship or permanent residency for regulatory reasons. This position is subject to export compliance and citizenship eligibility requirements.

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