Supplier Quality Engineering Manager

Role Responsibilities

• Lead Invinity’s Supplier Development Engineering department, including direct supervision and coaching/mentoring of Supplier Development Engineers (SDE’s)
• Lead and support supplier cost savings projects through process improvements, design changes, and/or supplier resourcing activities.
• Act as a liaison between Engineering, Procurement, and Suppliers to successfully match Invinity’s’ needs with suppliers’ capabilities.
• Responsible for the quality of purchased parts and services from suppliers. Request, review, and approve the Production Part Approval Process (PPAPs).
• Work directly with suppliers to resolve any quality issues that may arise during production, with responsibility for the technical resolution of Corrective Action Reports (CARs), Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs), and Technical Data Sheets (TDS).
• Work directly with suppliers regarding technical resolution of supplier warranty claims, Return Material Authorizations (RMAs), and Material Review Board (MRB).
• Lead re-sourcing efforts in support of corporate quality, delivery, and productivity goals.
• Develop, support, and maintain production schedules based on demand forecasts, resource availability, and production capacity.
• Collaborate with procurement teams to coordinate the timely procurement and delivery of materials needed for production.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by participating in cross-functional teams and contributing ideas for process optimization and cost reduction.
• Prepare reports and presentations summarising production performance and other key metrics for management review.

New Product Introduction (NPI) Responsibilities:

• Participate in new product development and product life cycle management by understanding the function, identifying, and documenting critical performance characteristics, and developing performance specifications for purchased components.
• Lead efforts in identifying, evaluating, quoting, and selecting suppliers for purchased parts with the procurement team.
• Provide support to the NPI teams and act as the liaison between the Invinity team and suppliers.
• Provide regular updates regarding the status of purchased part development, the approval process, and the status of purchased parts.
• Correlate supplier documents (Control Plan, Process Failure Mode Effects Analysis (PFMEA), and Process Flow Diagrams) to pertinent drawing requirements.

Supplier Relationship Management Responsibilities:

• Monitor supplier performance and provide feedback to suppliers.
• Nurture and establish new relationships with suppliers across all commodities and categories.
• Provide engineering and technical support to the supplier during the development of new, custom, and outsourced finished parts.
• Work with our internal supply chain team to help source parts at the appropriate supplier from a technical perspective.
• Perform and coordinate supplier audits and/or self-assessments, to ensure suppliers can produce various parts per technical requirements and drawings.

Required Knowledge, Experience, and Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field required; MBA strongly preferred.
• 7+ years of experience in Supplier Quality or Supplier Management roles within high-complexity industrial manufacturing, particularly in environments focused on technology commercialization.
• Thorough knowledge of purchasing techniques including strategic supplier concepts.
• Knowledge of supplier contracts, product conformity, quality toolbox, and problem-solving methodologies.
• Demonstrated experience in management and implementation of successful change management and implementing continuous productivity and cost reduction programs within supplier networks.
• Knowledge and previous experience of supply chain management practices, ERP knowledge, lean manufacturing concepts including continuous improvement, Six Sigma concepts and methodologies.
• Strong financial, analytical, organizational, and prioritization skills with the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and make data-driven decisions with a focus on accuracy and precision.
• Experience managing international associates with the ability to nurture relationships, negotiate deals, and resolve conflicts across multiple cultures and diverse personalities.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Self-motivated, ability to work well under pressure, with an ability to adapt and maintain composure during rapidly changing situations, analyze situations, and take effective actions to meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.
• Ability to establish a strong connection and credibility through the highest level of professionalism, ethics, integrity, mutual respect, and value-added approach.
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to influence collaborate, and interact with colleagues at all levels of the organization.
• Excellent presentation and interpersonal skills and quick to adapt to different internal and external audiences.
• Recognize and support the organization's preferences and priorities while willing to be held accountable for delivering results.
• Ability to travel 20-40% of the time.