Supplier Development Engineer
Fort Collins, Co, Us
Leader of development programs for key electrical/electronic suppliers to improve operational performance. Assessment leader for new supplier candidates for business fit, manufacturing capability, quality systems and financial health. Guiding and executing commodity strategy with global supplier management.- Operated in high mix / low volume product mix for both aerospace and industrial, active outsourcing environment- Drastic PPM reduction of North America and Asia PCBA contract manufacturers > 50% annually two years running by executing quality improvement programs with key suppliers- Reduced dependence on a high-risk PCBA supplier to Woodward aerospace business by identifying and assessing candidates to the specific needs of the ultra-HMLV, complex aircraft controls business- Enabled stabilization and massive (> 40%) on-time delivery improvements by planning & executing multiple collaborative kaizen style activities and follow up- Eliminated chronic stator assembly test failures by driving collaboration between supplier quality management, Woodward engineering, supplier engineering, and personnel from multiple sub-tiers- Improved focus of new supplier assessment process by creating product type specific assessment tools, including plant specific workmanship and quality requirements.- Managed stable quality levels through multiple outsourcing and resourcing projects to a contract manufacturer in Poland through transition quality planning, PPAP execution, close monitoring and root cause corrective action as needed