Lead Principal Supply Chain Engineer

Key
Responsibilities

Select and Qualify Components:

-Provides advanced technical assessments of
supplier components at varying degrees of complexity and integration level, by
evaluating material composition, electrical characteristics, mechanical
properties, and durability.

-Reviews component reliability using
supplier-provided failure rate data and accelerated life testing, ensuring
alignment with industry standards.

-Guides Supplier Quality, Supply Chain Security,
and Test Engineering teams in establishing and updating qualification criteria
for critical components.

-Reviews and recommends improvements regarding
supplier manufacturing processes, introducing best practices for material
traceability, process controls, and consistent component quality.

Supplier Engagement:

-Builds and manages strategic supplier
relationships, negotiating technical specifications, quality benchmarks, and
capacity commitments for critical components.

-Leads high-impact audits of new and existing
suppliers, evaluating advanced production processes, risk management practices,
and compliance with international quality and security standards.

-Develops and executes supplier development
programs, driving innovation, efficiency, and quality improvements within
supplier operations.

-Serves as a key contributor in cross-functional
initiatives to develop new supply chain strategies that align with product
development goals.

New Product Introduction:

-Supports the New Product Introduction (NPI)
process by validating that components and supplier processes are production-ready
before launch.

-Leads design reviews, offering technical guidance
on component selection and manufacturability, and supplier capabilities.

-Guides suppliers to align production ramp-up
plans with project milestones and demand forecasts.

-Oversees pilot production runs to confirm that
manufacturing processes meet established quality and performance standards.

Failure Analysis:

-Oversees quality management processes, directing
root cause analysis (RCA) and corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) for
supply chain issues, including with sub-tier component suppliers.

-Leads complex failure analysis efforts on
supplier components, leveraging advanced analytical techniques (e.g., X-ray,
scanning electron microscopy [SEM], electrical testing) to resolve systemic
issues.

-Collaborates with suppliers to develop robust
quality management systems, implementing process improvements that enhance
product reliability and performance.

-Establishes and tracks advanced quality metrics,
guiding continuous improvement initiatives to drive supplier excellence.

-Develops and enforces comprehensive procedures
for managing non-conforming components, ensuring alignment with regulatory and
operational standards.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

-Works closely with Design, Operations, Quality,
and Procurement teams to ensure that component strategies align with overall
product development goals.

-Acts as the primary technical liaison between
suppliers and internal stakeholders to facilitate clear communication and
timely resolution of issues.

-Leads cross-functional projects aimed at
improving product quality, reducing costs, and enhancing supply chain
performance.

-Provides expert consultation regarding design
changes, process optimizations, escalations, and supply chain transitions
across lines of business (LOB).

Core Responsibilities

Planning & Execution:

-Manages and provides direction on timelines,
deliverables, and budgets when applicable for critical high-impact projects or
initiatives that impact the line of business, ensuring timely completion and
adherence to requirements. Anticipates and plans for shifts in resources or
timelines based on changing business priorities, ensuring optimal outcomes.

Collaboration & Partnership:

-Influences cross-functional leaders and external
stakeholders to gain alignment on strategic objectives. Fosters partnerships
with key business leaders, stakeholders, and/or customers, identifying
opportunities for expanding partnerships and promoting long-term organizational
success. Champions transparency and inclusivity by actively seeking, listening
to, and incorporating diverse perspectives.

Problem Solving:

-Leads specialized, advanced problem-solving
efforts, serving as an escalation point for complex issues. Guides others to
leverage innovative data-driven techniques to address ambiguous or novel
issues, identify root causes, and drives the implementation of solutions that
prevent future issues.

Continuous Learning:

-Leverages deep industry knowledge and expertise
to serve as a thought leader within the organization. Contributes to the
advancement of the field or industry through thought leadership (e.g.,
conference presentations, white papers, research contributions). Maintains and
evolves expertise in relevant areas by proactively monitoring emerging trends,
technologies, and industry standards, ensuring the organization remains current
with best practices. Champions continuous learning and knowledge sharing,
promoting professional development across teams. Applies new knowledge to drive
advancement and mentors others to do the same.

Continuous Improvement:

-Develops innovative solutions and drives the
implementation of ideas that increase the efficiency and effectiveness of
processes, protocols, and workflows across the organization. Evaluates
effectiveness of updated approaches and methods for continued improvement to
enhance efficiencies and ensure changes align with organizational goals.
Designs and develops metrics to measure success of improvement initiatives.

Performance and Development:

-Serves as a subject matter expert regarding
talent needs and organizational talent strategy. Imparts leadership and expert
knowledge throughout the talent development pipeline including candidate
interviews, candidate assessment, and hiring decisions, ensuring alignment with
organizational talent strategy.