Supplier Engineering Manager

Detailed Description

Performs tasks such as, but not limited to, the following:

• Provide strong leadership and guidance to the Global Commodity Engineering team, fostering a culture of strong quality mindset and accountability
• Provide leadership in key process indicator (KPI) definition, structure, and the effective use of measurement data/results to drive alignment and results in multi-site organization
• Develop Supply Chain strategies, aligned with company objectives, that drive improvements in supplier selection, development, onboarding processes and leverage across customer programs for quality, cost and delivery
• Establish and maintain supplier performance metrics (cost, delivery, service, quality, innovation, social responsibility, etc.) together with the Commodity team
• Participate in periodic Business Reviews with critical and Preferred Suppliers
• Conduct routine supplier audits, technical & process assessments to ensure compliance with Customer, Celestica and Industry standards
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve supplier-related quality issues
• Focal point of interface with Customers on supplier quality related communications

Detailed Description 2

• Drive effective root cause analysis and implementation of corrective and preventive actions in a timely manner
• Educate suppliers on the deployment of core quality tools such as PFMEA, Control Plans, 8D/Root Cause Analysis and problem resolution process
• Keep abreast and implement relevant changes in Customer and Celestica Global Quality requirements to the external suppliers
• Stay updated on industry trends, best practices and regulatory changes related to supplier quality management
• Manage supplier change control data recording, validation and tracking according to the customer part control requirement
• Communicate supplier change request to customer via specific customer communication portal or interface
• Participate in build to print part qualification (i.e. sheet metal & frames, cable & harnesses, plastics & metal machining, gasoline weldment)
• Participate in the development of supplier general processes and special processes such as welding, powder coat, painting, plating, anodizing & polishing
• Technical support in supplier / component technical issues resulting from the related process and / or product qualification processes
• Adheres to all safety and health rules and regulations associated with this position and as directed by management

Knowledge/Skills/Competencies

• Ability to effectively lead, manage, train and motivate a diverse group of employees.
• Well verse in technical drawing interpretation and geometric tolerance.
• Ability to write technical documents.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• A working knowledge of quality improvement tools and techniques.
• Strong ability to work effectively across functions and with Customers/Supplier to achieve Celestica's goals.
• Ability to evaluate, prioritize and problem solve a variety of tasks to ensure their timely and accurate completion.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with a wide variety of internal and external customers.
• Demonstrated proficiency working with computers and the Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Power Point

Typical Experience

• Ten to Fifteen years of relevant experience

Typical Education

• Bachelor's degree in related field (Engineering), or consideration of an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Educational requirements may vary by geography.

Notes

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees are held accountable for all duties of the job. Job duties and the % of time identified for any function are subject to change at any time.