Sr Manufacturing Engineer 2 - Sourced Hardware

Job Description Summary The Senior Manufacturing Engineer will manage and coordinate delivery projects within the Supplier Performance & Execution Sourcing Section. You will organize and coordinate multi-functional teams to execute on product delivery improvements, support the Sourcing team and suppliers to resolve technical issues, while providing expertise to the team on manufacturing processes. Job Description Roles and Responsibilities Manufacturing Engineering focal for assigned supplier base. Expected to own the technical performance of multiple suppliers so supplier travel will be frequent (25-50%). Proactively identifies delivery barriers and resolves with fulfilment, commercial and quality team members. Is recognized as a critical team member by supplier or commodity Acts as a Project Manager for large complex suppliers along with others Has manufacturing expertise across multiple related part families and processes, along with deep domain expertise. Guides and influences suppliers' performance based on manufacturing expertise. Actively drives cost reduction efforts within assigned supply base and is proactively engaged in addressing cost issues. Active in supplier selection based on value. Partners with commercial owners to ensure supplier selection provides desired value Supports source changes as needed and develops lower performing suppliers Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma / GED with a minimum of 4 years of experience in Manufacturing) At least 5 years of experience in Manufacturing, Engineering or Production Management Desired Characteristics <