Sr Supplier Dev Engineer

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (any relevant field).
• 13+ years of experience in managing and developing suppliers and strategic sourcing.

We Value:

• Problem-solving skills with the ability to drive change and influence others.
• Strong technical background, ideally in Electronics, Plastics, and Sheet Metal.
• Techno-commercial background with experience in zero-based costing.
• Advanced Quality Engineering Practices and experience with quality assurance processes.
• Self-starter, able to work independently, and passionate about solving complex problems.
• Experience with mechanical commodities like Plastics, Castings, Machining, Sheet Metal, and Fabrication.
• Ability to mentor suppliers, quality, manufacturing, and engineering teams to improve processes and quality.
• Strong data analytics, presentation, and communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize work, and handle multiple complex situations daily.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive NPI/VE/CE Projects: Work closely with suppliers on localization, global transitions, and tariff mitigation projects.
• Global Collaboration: Collaborate with global COE/RCOE and GCMs to identify opportunities with HGR India-based suppliers for North America and EMEA regions.
• End-to-End Supplier Transitions: Manage the end-to-end transition of India-based preferred suppliers to global sites, coordinating with Procurement, Site Quality, and Category Manager organizations.
• Supplier Qualification: Responsible for supplier qualification through Honeywell Supplier Common Assessment and PPAP (Production Part Approval Process).
• Quality and Performance Monitoring: Monitor and report on supplier productivity, implementing initiatives to improve supplier performance.
• Root Cause Analysis: Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for major supplier quality issues.
• Data Analytics: Use data analytics to identify the most critical issues, ensuring focused efforts on high-priority problems.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Interface with suppliers, quality, operations, engineering, and procurement teams to drive quality improvements.
• Lead Qualification Teams: Lead cross-functional teams for new supplier qualification and first article qualification.
• End-to-End Project Execution: Take full responsibility for the execution and implementation of projects.

Additional Skills/Qualifications:

• Strong leadership skills and the ability to manage and mentor teams.
• Ability to influence and collaborate effectively with global teams.
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills to support decision-making and process improvements.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, at all organizational levels.