Supplier Capacity Leader- Forgings, Airfoils and Structures

<h3>Accountabilities</h3><li>
<strong>Lead supplier capacity development:</strong>Drive the technical development of suppliers across forging, airfoil, and structural component categories to support production ramp-up and meet customer demand.</li><li>
<strong>Execute global sourcing strategies:</strong>Coordinate development milestones and accelerate sourcing initiatives to address capacity requirements and strengthen the supply base.</li><li>
<strong>Manage technical qualification:</strong>Review engineering documentation, assess technical deviations, and analyze qualification data in collaboration with supplier quality engineers (SQEs) to expedite approvals while maintaining product quality.</li><li>
<strong>Identify and eliminate manufacturing bottlenecks:</strong>Work directly with suppliers to evaluate capacity constraints across the entire manufacturing value stream and implement improvement projects that increase throughput.</li><li>
<strong>Optimize engineering specifications:</strong>Lead cross-functional reviews of technical specifications, identify opportunities to improve manufacturability, and support production processes that meet engineering and quality requirements.</li><li>
<strong>Oversee capacity ramp-up plans:</strong>Develop and manage supplier capacity action plans, monitor milestones, track progress, and provide weekly status reports to relevant stakeholders.</li><li>
<strong>Support critical delivery requirements:</strong>Collaborate with key suppliers to address urgent fulfillment priorities and ensure production capacity supports high-priority customer commitments.</li><li>
<strong>Balance supplier changes and operational risks:</strong>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.</li><li>
<strong>Remove implementation barriers:</strong>Identify and resolve internal and external obstacles that delay supplier development, manufacturing improvements, or capacity expansion initiatives.</li><li>
<strong>Coordinate cross-functional execution:</strong>Work closely with global commodity leaders, supplier quality, engineering, and supply chain stakeholders to align priorities, accelerate decisions, and ensure successful project delivery.</li><li>
<strong>Drive continuous improvement:</strong>Use quantitative analysis, technical assessments, and supplier performance data to identify improvement opportunities and strengthen manufacturing capacity, quality, and delivery reliability.</li><h2>Requirements</h2><li>
<strong>Education:</strong>Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an accredited university or college.</li><li>
<strong>Professional experience:</strong>At least 10 additional years of experience in engineering, supplier quality, supply chain development, or a closely related technical field.</li><li>
<strong>Manufacturing expertise:</strong>Strong technical knowledge of large forgings, machining, and industrial processing, including an understanding of manufacturing capabilities, production constraints, and process development.</li><li>
<strong>Supplier development:</strong>Demonstrated experience developing suppliers, increasing production capacity, resolving manufacturing bottlenecks, and coordinating technical qualification activities.</li><li>
<strong>Engineering and quality knowledge:</strong>Ability to interpret technical documentation, assess deviations, review qualification data, and collaborate with engineering and supplier quality teams to maintain product standards.</li><li>
<strong>Supply chain and sourcing expertise:</strong>Understanding of global sourcing strategies, supplier capacity planning, production ramp-ups, and the relationship between manufacturing capability and customer delivery commitments.</li><li>
<strong>Project management skills:</strong>Proven ability to manage multiple development initiatives, track milestones, coordinate stakeholders, and deliver results within defined timelines.</li><li>
<strong>Analytical capabilities:</strong>Strong quantitative and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess capacity data, identify performance gaps, evaluate risks, and recommend effective solutions.</li><li>
<strong>Strategic planning:</strong>Ability to translate business requirements into supplier development plans, prioritize competing demands, and anticipate operational constraints.</li><li>
<strong>Communication skills:</strong>Excellent written and verbal communication, presentation, facilitation, and interpersonal skills, including the ability to influence stakeholders across technical and operational functions.</li><li>
<strong>Cross-functional collaboration:</strong>Ability to build productive relationships with suppliers and internal teams, align priorities, and drive decisions in complex global environments.</li><li>
<strong>Adaptability and initiative:</strong>A proactive, results-oriented approach to resolving challenges, removing obstacles, and supporting continuous improvement in fast-paced manufacturing environments.</li><li>
<strong>Travel availability:</strong>Willingness and ability to travel at least 50% to support supplier engagement, manufacturing assessments, and capacity development activities.</li><li>
<strong>Work authorization:</strong>Must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of applicable pre-employment screening requirements.</li><h2>Benefits</h2><li>
<strong>Competitive base salary:</strong>Annual salary ranging from<strong>$125,000 to $208,300</strong>, with potential geographic pay adjustments of 110%, 120%, or 130% in eligible locations.</li><li>
<strong>Annual incentive opportunity:</strong>Eligibility for a discretionary annual bonus.</li><li>
<strong>Comprehensive healthcare:</strong>Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.</li><li>
<strong>Health and wellness resources:</strong>Access to a 24/7 nurse-based health coaching service and confidential Employee Assistance Program resources, including counseling and referrals.</li><li>
<strong>Retirement savings:</strong>Access to a tax-advantaged 401(k) retirement savings plan with company matching and additional company retirement contributions.</li><li>
<strong>Financial planning support:</strong>Access to Fidelity financial resources and professional financial planning consultants.</li><li>
<strong>Education assistance:</strong>Tuition assistance to support continued learning and professional development.</li><li>
<strong>Family benefits:</strong>Adoption assistance and paid parental leave.</li><li>
<strong>Insurance protection:</strong>Disability benefits and life insurance coverage.</li><li>
<strong>Paid time off:</strong>12 paid holidays and permissive time off.</li><li>
<strong>Remote work flexibility:</strong>Fully remote position based in the United States, with substantial travel to support global supplier operations.</li><li>
<strong>Professional development:</strong>Opportunities to expand technical, supplier development, and global supply chain leadership expertise.</li><li>
<strong>Meaningful industry impact:</strong>Contribute to manufacturing capacity expansion and operational excellence in the energy sector, supporting broader efforts to advance reliable and lower-carbon energy technologies.</li>