Manager, Sourcing Engineering

Description

Who We Are

Textron Systems is part of Textron, a $14 billion, multi-industry company employing 35,000 talented makers, thinkers, creators and doers worldwide. We make things that fly, hover, zoom and launch. Things that move people. Protect soldiers. Power industries. We serve customers in industries spanning aerospace and defense, specialized vehicles, turf care and fuel systems.

Job Summary:

The Manager of Sourcing Engineering is responsible for leading strategic supply chain activities with a focus on outsourcing selection and the establishment of an optimal supply base to support all Textron Systems’ businesses. This includes supporting comprehensive and new sourcing business strategies, providing engineering and manufacturing input (technical producibility/DFX, evaluations, readiness assessments, etc.) to support new product development in collaboration with internal customers, building and acting as the critical conduit to set up the supply base readiness for execution. This leader will work collaboratively with their team across multiple functions and domains to understand the needs of the business and drive execution of sourcing selection and establishment proactively and to mitigate business risk and to protect the financial interests of the enterprise. The role will require significant investment in customer and supplier relationship management, provide outstanding customer and inter-personal service, clear and timely communications and facilitate clear paths to successful team closure on sourcing engineering assignments is a critical .

Key responsibilities:

• Develop and lead a high-performing sourcing engineering team of technical engineering/manufacturing and supplier management professionals

• Partner with Strategic Sourcing and Supplier Development to progress Supply Chain 2.0 initiative, with specific focus on the Establishment stage of the lifecycle

• Balance sourcing engineering requirements workload across all Domains with a focus on high-impact, high-value solutions for the overall business

• Establish sourcing engineering strategies balanced across all domains.

• Work closely with program management, engineering, and operations to ensure meeting the needs of the business in a fast paced and dynamic environment

• Partner with Strategic Sourcing, Supplier Management Engineers, Buyers, Sub-Contract, and Quality Engineering to ensure a smooth transition to the identified source enabling seamless execution via leading effective Technical Interchange Meetings (TIM).

• Engage with the internal customers to support the development of business opportunities, collaborate with Strategic Sourcing Managers to provide an effective, stable, and successful roadmap for Partnerships and Suppliers for Supply Chain

• Provide engineering input (technical producibility/DFX, evaluations, readiness assessments, etc.) to support new product development with internal customers, building and acting as the critical conduit to set up the supply base

• Perform outsourcing Manufacturing Readiness Assessments (MRA) as appropriate for suppliers and partners.

• Identify, build, manage and maintain a network of capable supplier sources.

• Drive the optimization of design for supplier manufacturability, design for supplier assembly, outsourcing design to cost & quality, and further support prototyping validation/readiness leading to a successful product roadmap for stable transition to production (TTP)

• Participate in other upstream activities such as Bill of Material development, Plan for every Part initiative, inclusion of emerging manufacturing technologies, cost/ should cost estimating, and support to configuration control activities

• Collaborate with Design Engineering Team/IPT, Engineering Prototype and Test Teams, Manufacturing Engineering and Quality to complete initial protype builds, analyze results, and propose refinement of engineering designs.

• Manage the design sourcing demand from internal customers for the Rapid Procurement Process (RPP)

• Travel up to 50% of time and be willing to travel internationally if require

• Effective management of the Sourcing Engineering team Skill Matrix and Task List

• Ensure that all team members record task activity in an approved repository

• Ensure that all team members record task activity in an approved repository

Qualifications

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required. Preferred degrees are Mechanical Engineering, or Electrical Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering.

• 5 years’ experience in design environment.

• 5 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment or hands-on role.

• Preferred 2 years’ experience in Supply Chain.

• Preferred Six Sigma Black Belt certified.

• Preferred Green Belt certified.

• Preferred PMP certified.

• High integrity, credibility and character

• Proven leadership skills and a strong communicator and listener

• Cultural flexibility and adaptability, collaborates well across organizations

• Must be able to obtain Security Clearance

• Ability to manage risk, scheduled and action lists

Preferred qualifications

• Government contracting experience

• Supporting new product development

• Master’s Degree in related field

• Previous experience with Lean principles or Six Sigma certification

• CPM and/or CPIM

• Technical and/or Manufacturing Operations experience or education

How We Care

At Textron Systems, our talented people make us successful. We promote an inclusive environment where we value individuality, differences, and unique perspectives.

Our Company is committed to offering employees opportunities to grow and develop. Our benefits and compensation packages are designed to help our talented employees excel and achieve their goals, so they can make a difference every day in and outside of the workplace. Below are just a few examples!

- Flexible Work Schedules

- Education Assistance

- Career Development & Training Opportunities

- Wellness Program (including Fitness Reimbursement)

- Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(K) with Company Funding

- Paid Parental Leave

Are you a Military Veteran?

Textron's products and services are trusted everyday by those who protect our country. We are dedicated to hiring these Veterans and aim to translate their skills to make an impact on our Company.

Textron’s compensation package includes competitive base pay and provides eligible employees with benefit programs. Benefits may include health insurance and prescription plan coverage, dental insurance, family building benefits, vision insurance, mental health resources, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and programs that provide employees time away from work. The pay range should be used as a general guide only. Compensation is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

In compliance with the local pay transparency law, the pay range for this position is

$117,800 - $179,800 per year.

EEO Statement

Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of, race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, handicap, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job: Manufacturing

Primary Location: US-Maryland-Hunt Valley

Recruiting Company: Textron Systems

Schedule: Full-time

Job Level: Manager with Direct Reports

Shift: First Shift

Travel: Yes, 50 % of the Time

Req ID: 329216