Supply Chain Engineer Job Description template and pdf with duties [2024]

Job summary 1

The Supply Chain Engineer is the primary contact between Company and the supplier regarding product quality and delivery and driving improved performance. Supply Chain Engineers evaluate supplier performance, and work with Procurement, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality to prioritize improvements needed for incoming products and/or services; the Supply Chain Engineer then works with suppliers to implement action plans to meet Company's incoming quality, reliability, and delivery requirements.

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Requirements & Skills 1

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical or related field), or 2-year technical Associates degree with at least 2 years of directly related work experience (4 years of directly related experience may be substituted for the educational requirement).
0-3 years of the supply chain or supplier quality engineering experience for level 1 (3-5 years for level 2; 5+ years’ experience for level 3. Overall relevant experience determines level).
Knowledge of manufacturing processes within the commodity assigned (PCBA highly preferred).
Working knowledge of Process Excellence Tools (Six Sigma & Lean).
Strong analytical skills and proficiency w/ statistical analysis tools (Green or Black Belt certification preferred).
- Ability to work well cross-culturally and cross-functionally.
- Ability to evaluate processes and determine process capability.
- Must be able to complete job responsibilities working with different time zone needs such as attending late night/early morning meetings by phone and/or web to meet business needs.

Job summary 2

As a Supply Chain Engineer, you will design and develop innovative warehouse automation and management system solutions. You will work closely with extremely talented peers, leads from cross-functional teams, enterprise architects, and product managers to evaluate and understand requirements, identify gaps and come up with the best ways to achieve the solution. This is a hands-on technical role that demands strong engineering capability with an eye on performance, scalability, and quality, and one must be able to demonstrate all this in day-to-day work.

Duties & Responsibilities 2

Design and Develop applications
Web application development using modern technology solutions across Supply Chain
- Work collaboratively with a group of passionate developers in a high-energy, fast-paced, and outcome-oriented environment
- Actively participate in code review and test solutions to ensure it meets best practice specifications
- Focus on designing and implementing systems for scalability, testability, supportability, and maintainability

Requirements & Skills 2

2-4 years of hands-on applications development experience in IT preferably in Supply Chain and Warehouse Engineering.
In-depth experience in SQLs
Must have strong ORACLE Database Knowledge.
Strong hands-on experience with Java, Python, and Angular.
Ability to learn new application domains and new technologies are required.
Ability to work in a fast-paced agile development environment
- Strong written and verbal communication with the ability to engage one-on-one at all levels of the organization or present to business and technical stakeholders.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science (or a related field) and/or equivalent experience.

Job summary 3

The Supply Chain Engineer will have the ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders, quickly understand/identify opportunities for improvement, and leverage the appropriate Lean and/or project management skillsets for stakeholders across the business.

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Job summary 4

Searching for candidates with manufacturing, supply chain, and quality assurance experience to deliver Company's product in-spec and on time. The Supply Chain Engineer will be responsible for developing outsourcing processes, managing external manufacturing, part procurement scheduling and delivery, and stabilizing the production of our equipment at our external vendors, which will require collaboration with manufacturing process engineering and new product development. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with a cross-functional engineering team ranging from R&D Hardware Design, Systems, Process, and Operations.

Duties & Responsibilities 4

Develop an internal business process for outsourcing parts and subassemblies and onboarding new vendors
Act as technical point of contact to our external vendors, solving challenges on outsourced parts and assemblies, and mitigating risk to project timelines
Source, retain and advise new and experienced vendors (local and global), vet them for quality, and determine if they can meet our project requirements (quantities, cost, and timelines)
Organize engineering projects through BOM management, quotes, and purchase orders. Develop timelines, track, and drive vendors towards successful completion of projects.
Resolve and analyze manufacturing discrepancies and issues at the vendor, implement changes, and find new suppliers as appropriate
- Review and interpret engineering drawings to ensure design intent is accurately relayed and develop a strong understanding of all the parts and assemblies and their function in the equipment
- Request and/or execute design changes for improved manufacturability
- Work with NPI, Manufacturing, and Operations teams to drive hardware deployment in new facilities

Requirements & Skills 4

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or similar
Experience with various high-volume manufacturing processes
Attention to detail and dedication to thoroughness and engineering procedures
Proficient written and oral communication skills
- Ability to work with a diverse and large group of counterparts across many disciplines and backgrounds
- Ability to generate ideas in response to complex issues and execute solutions
- Ability to read and develop technical drawings. Working knowledge of GD&T, FMEAs, DFM/DFA

Job summary 5

Our leading global manufacturing team is looking to add an experienced Supply Chain Engineer!

Duties & Responsibilities 5

Supporting the materials team through idea generation and implementation of supply chain optimization
Managing supplier performance & development, transportation, material flow, and inventory
Collaborating with materials, logistics, manufacturing, purchasing, and engineering teams
Providing resolutions of supply chain risks, analyzing root cause, and driving sustainable avoidance of recurrence
- Developing and implementing standards for materials management, process landscape, supplier performance, and infrastructure to adhere to global strategies
- Negotiating and driving critical situations to the company supplier base Support the implementation of SAP ERP in different sites by liaising with IT and local process owners
- Maintaining performance metrics, logistics & transportation standard processes, and inventory costs

Requirements & Skills 5

Bachelor’s degree in a related field
5+ years of experience in international logistics, supply chain, manufacturing, or engineering
- Ability to communicate internally with cross-functional teams as well as suppliers
- Experience with process improvement, leadership, and negotiations
- Knowledge of ERP Systems (SAP highly preferred)

Job summary 6

The Supply Chain Engineer will develop innovative solutions to solve supply chain problems. These initiatives will drive growth, lower cost, improve service and enhance operational effectiveness. The successful candidate will possess excellent technical and leadership skills combined with demonstrated interpersonal and teamwork skills.

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Job summary 7

The key role of the Supply Chain Engineer is to drive standardization and utilization of component catalogs while making buy or make decisions at the forefront of the NPDI process.

Duties & Responsibilities 7

Work in close collaboration with Sourcing and Value Engineering to establish component catalogs tailored for the needs of the PI value streams to optimize cost and ensure material availability
Coach and guide Engineering to make BUY or decide on new materials before they are submitted to the MDG process
Ensure data is enriched by engineering according to the design standards
Drive material strategies together with sourcing organization and supplier base
- Support Sourcing with logistic solutions for new materials, follow performance, and help manage deviations
- Follow up and manage phase-in and phase-out of products
- Execute assigned projects as defined

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Job summary 8

The Supply Chain Engineer designs and executes solutions to optimize deliveries both between points of the distribution network and to our customers to deliver expected target performance and business value in response to our Customers' needs.

Duties & Responsibilities 8

Designs and implements transportation solutions to meet Company distribution requirements at the optimal mix of cost/performance/service
Analyzes and updates where appropriate current transportation policy and process to improve performance and meet changing requirements
Working with all affected parties both inside and outside of the Supply Chain builds and leads change management plans to support changes in transportation policy and processes
As applicable, deploys process & solutions as dictated by the business
Leads the Transfer to Operations and follows up until business value is delivered
Provides process and application training documentation
- Trains impacted parties on new processes, tools, work instructions
- Shares project knowledge
- Identifies, consolidates, and prioritizes needs for new processes and tools by defining business value

Requirements & Skills 8

Bachelor’s degree in a related field (i.e. Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering)
Experience or strong working knowledge in Transportation or Distribution
Project Management experience preferred
- Strong analysis and problem-solving skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization
- Ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast-paced and creative environment. Manage multiple tasks and rapidly prioritize based on changing needs or crises.

Job summary 9

As a Supply Chain Engineer, your goal is to ensure product delivery, build supply network resiliency, reduce cost, and drive outstanding product quality.

Duties & Responsibilities 9

Drive projects with suppliers to continually improve supply base business and manufacturing process performance.
Select the right process and supplier for the part, considering long-term fit and total cost of ownership
Work with suppliers to execute cost reductions, capacity improvements, and risk mitigation
Manage supplier changes including manufacturing process changes, production optimization, facility changes, new equipment qualification, and new line validations
Own and drive to closure supplier variances from symptom through root cause analysis to corrective action.
Effectively prioritize and advance multiple concurrent projects and tasks.
- communicate project status to key stakeholders.
- Understand the proper level of documentation detail for tracking actions and justification of decisions.
- Generate key metrics for the team and suppliers, and continually drive for timely achievement of those metrics.

Requirements & Skills 9

Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
Minimum 5 years experience in Manufacturing and Supply Chain Engineering, Management, and Development.
Understanding of Manufacturing processes for plastics, sheet metal, machining, and casting.
Experience in working with Harness Manufacturing required.
- Ability to read and interpret detailed mechanical drawings and communicate technical information required.
- Ability to read and interpret harness schematics and drawing and understanding of interconnected systems.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Job summary 10

We are looking for a Supply Chain Engineer.

Duties & Responsibilities 10

Maintain launch plan for every part (PFEP)
- Develop lineside material presentation plans
- Support plans for kitting and sequencing associated with new parts and assemblies
- Maintain inventory control and tracking for prototype material to support builds

Requirements & Skills 10

Coaching employees and executive leaders
Polished and seasoned presenter
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Strong organizational and data management skills
Strong negotiation skills
Strong planning skills
- Microsoft Office proficiency required (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, SharePoint)
- Position might require moving equipment up to 10 pounds or less
- Physical demands require computer work, standing, sitting in an office and manufacturing plant environment, and walking the manufacturing plant floor multiple times daily required

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