COMPLETE Supplier Development Lead (Remote) - PW208: Connecticut Remote Remote Location , Remote City, CT, 06035 USA

Date Posted:

2023-10-20

Country:

United States of America

Location:

PW208: Connecticut Remote Remote Location , Remote City, CT, 06035 USA

Position Role Type:

Hybrid

Pratt & Whitney is working to once again transform the future of flight—designing, building and servicing engines unlike any the world has ever seen. And because transformation begins from within, we’re seeking the people to drive it. So, calling all curious. 

Come ready to explore and you’ll find a place where your talent takes flight—beyond the borders of title, a country or your comfort zone. Bring your passion and commitment and we’ll welcome you into a tight-knit team that takes our mission personally. Channel your drive to make a difference into shaping an organization and an industry that’s evolving fast to the future.

Innovation through diversity of thought. At Pratt & Whitney, we believe diversity of thought enables creativity, innovation, and a foundation for inclusion. By fostering an inclusive culture, we accept a shared accountability and responsibility to recognize, sponsor, coach, hire and promote talent equally. We welcome our employees to be their whole - best - selves at work because trust, respect and integrity, are a part of our DNA.

At Pratt & Whitney, the difference you make is on display every day. Just look up. Are you ready to go beyond?

 

Position Description:

The Supplier Development Lead position (SDL) requires working on site at assigned Pratt & Whitney suppliers in the Northeast area to assist them on their journey to achieve platinum level performance. The suppliers in the area range from Casting and Forging houses to machining and distributors.  The SDL’s function would involve training and coaching for root cause analysis of quality and delivery misses, lean manufacturing, cell design, capacity assessment, equipment maintenance, EH&S issues, and shop cleanliness. The SDL also works to improve the relationship between Pratt & Whitney and the supplier by improving the communications, minimizing the number of outside visits, catalyst for additional business opportunities, reducing performance risks, and developing long term relationships.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform assessments of the suppliers capability to perform and sustain performance through the SHA (Supplier Health Assessment)

• Engage with the supplier to develop action plan (SCIP) to close the gaps between current state and platinum level performance.  

• Facilitate lean improvement events needed to transform and sustain platinum level performance.

• Track SCIP and drive closure to reach platinum level.

• Conduct training and coaching on-site at the supplier to develop their team.

• Coordinating with P&W technical team to improve the design for manufacturing.

• Coordinate with the PW purchasing team to stabilize production demands and find root causes and corrective actions for all delivery misses.

• Establish leading indicators of performance and track weekly, on-site at supplier

• Intervene as required to expedite deliveries and/or resolve quality issues

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, Manufacturing Engineering, Business Management or related field and 8 years of experience in Business, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, or related field; OR a master’s degree in a related field with 5 years of relevant experience
• Ability to work on-site at suppliers 80% and 20% of the time working from home office in Northeast region.
• Must reside in the Northeast region
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, Manufacturing Engineering, Business Management or related field and 8 years of experience+

Additional Information:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen. This position may require access to systems/tools that are restricted to individuals who possess US citizenship

What is my role type?

In addition to transforming the future of flight, we are also transforming how and where we work. We’ve introduced role types to help you understand how you will operate in our blended work environment. This role is:

Remote: Employees who are working in Remote roles will work primarily offsite (from home).

RTX is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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