Supplier Capacity Leader- Forgings, Airfoils and Structures

Accountabilities

Lead supplier capacity development: Drive the technical development of suppliers across forging, airfoil, and structural component categories to support production ramp-up and meet customer demand.
Execute global sourcing strategies: Coordinate development milestones and accelerate sourcing initiatives to address capacity requirements and strengthen the supply base.
Manage technical qualification: Review engineering documentation, assess technical deviations, and analyze qualification data in collaboration with supplier quality engineers (SQEs) to expedite approvals while maintaining product quality.
Identify and eliminate manufacturing bottlenecks: Work directly with suppliers to evaluate capacity constraints across the entire manufacturing value stream and implement improvement projects that increase throughput.
Optimize engineering specifications: Lead cross-functional reviews of technical specifications, identify opportunities to improve manufacturability, and support production processes that meet engineering and quality requirements.
Oversee capacity ramp-up plans: Develop and manage supplier capacity action plans, monitor milestones, track progress, and provide weekly status reports to relevant stakeholders.
Support critical delivery requirements: Collaborate with key suppliers to address urgent fulfillment priorities and ensure production capacity supports high-priority customer commitments.
Balance supplier changes and operational risks: Partner with supply chain and engineering teams to evaluate supplier change requests, assess technical and operational risks, and determine appropriate actions based on business value.
Remove implementation barriers: Identify and resolve internal and external obstacles that delay supplier development, manufacturing improvements, or capacity expansion initiatives.
Coordinate cross-functional execution: Work closely with global commodity leaders, supplier quality, engineering, and supply chain stakeholders to align priorities, accelerate decisions, and ensure successful project delivery.
Drive continuous improvement: Use quantitative analysis, technical assessments, and supplier performance data to identify improvement opportunities and strengthen manufacturing capacity, quality, and delivery reliability.
Requirements
Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an accredited university or college.
Professional experience: At least 10 additional years of experience in engineering, supplier quality, supply chain development, or a closely related technical field.
Manufacturing expertise: Strong technical knowledge of large forgings, machining, and industrial processing, including an understanding of manufacturing capabilities, production constraints, and process development.
Supplier development: Demonstrated experience developing suppliers, increasing production capacity, resolving manufacturing bottlenecks, and coordinating technical qualification activities.
Engineering and quality knowledge: Ability to interpret technical documentation, assess deviations, review qualification data, and collaborate with engineering and supplier quality teams to maintain product standards.
Supply chain and sourcing expertise: Understanding of global sourcing strategies, supplier capacity planning, production ramp-ups, and the relationship between manufacturing capability and customer delivery commitments.
Project management skills: Proven ability to manage multiple development initiatives, track milestones, coordinate stakeholders, and deliver results within defined timelines.
Analytical capabilities: Strong quantitative and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess capacity data, identify performance gaps, evaluate risks, and recommend effective solutions.
Strategic planning: Ability to translate business requirements into supplier development plans, prioritize competing demands, and anticipate operational constraints.
Communication skills: Excellent written and verbal communication, presentation, facilitation, and interpersonal skills, including the ability to influence stakeholders across technical and operational functions.
Cross-functional collaboration: Ability to build productive relationships with suppliers and internal teams, align priorities, and drive decisions in complex global environments.
Adaptability and initiative: A proactive, results-oriented approach to resolving challenges, removing obstacles, and supporting continuous improvement in fast-paced manufacturing environments.
Travel availability: Willingness and ability to travel at least 50% to support supplier engagement, manufacturing assessments, and capacity development activities.
Work authorization: Must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of applicable pre-employment screening requirements.
Benefits
Competitive base salary: Annual salary ranging from $125,000 to $208,300, with potential geographic pay adjustments of 110%, 120%, or 130% in eligible locations.
Annual incentive opportunity: Eligibility for a discretionary annual bonus.
Comprehensive healthcare: Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
Health and wellness resources: Access to a 24/7 nurse-based health coaching service and confidential Employee Assistance Program resources, including counseling and referrals.
Retirement savings: Access to a tax-advantaged 401(k) retirement savings plan with company matching and additional company retirement contributions.
Financial planning support: Access to Fidelity financial resources and professional financial planning consultants.
Education assistance: Tuition assistance to support continued learning and professional development.
Family benefits: Adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
Insurance protection: Disability benefits and life insurance coverage.
Paid time off: 12 paid holidays and permissive time off.
Remote work flexibility: Fully remote position based in the United States, with substantial travel to support global supplier operations.
Professional development: Opportunities to expand technical, supplier development, and global supply chain leadership expertise.
Meaningful industry impact: Contribute to manufacturing capacity expansion and operational excellence in the energy sector, supporting broader efforts to advance reliable and lower-carbon energy technologies.