Strategic Sourcing Analyst

Principal R&D/Product Development Engineer (Remote)

Staff New Product Development Engineer

Responsibilities: <ul><li>Create a supplier sourcing strategy, under strong consideration of customer needs, that defines strategic suppliers into grow, fix and exit suppliers and maintains product footprint, incl. “make or buy”-analysis.&nbsp;</li><li>Develop suppliers per business requirement with cross functions&nbsp;</li><li>Drive the attainment and improvement of relevant procurement KPI’s, incl. Material Productivity (CMP), Lead time performance, delivery (STR/STC), and Quality (DLPM).</li><li>Responsible for improving material productivity by maintaining 125% material pipeline, CMP, TEBIT and WAV analysis</li><li>Drive cost reduction opportunity with engineering team, lead VA/VE projects</li><li>Responsible for contracting of supplier commercial agreements, incl. bailment, inventory management and supply agreements.&nbsp;</li><li>Responsible for preparing RFQ’s, utilizing E-Tools, awarding new business and negotiation all raw materials, components, and tooling</li><li>Lead the optimization of the Supplier Footprint, incl. setup of new suppliers, reducing number of supplier and resourcing activities</li><li>Collect and maintain capabilities and capacities of suppliers to avoid constraints</li><li>Accountable for info record and PO accuracy and communicate relevant data to tactical buyer, incl. lead time, price and MOQ</li><li>Responsible for conducting QBR’s with strategic suppliers and the drive of respective corrective actions</li><li>Ensure and Drive MOQ optimization for material/components (incl. finished goods) used by the&nbsp;</li><li>plant for production and establish supplier agreements, e. g. VMI, EDI, consignment, Scheduling Agreements frame order review, blanket PO)</li><li>Responsible for calculating impact and getting the PIA approved</li><li>Ensure data on OV tools is captured and delivered to finance.</li><li>Conduct risk assessments for new suppliers and legacy suppliers not done yet.</li><li>Ensure that all suppliers meet requirements for compliance (RoHs, Reach, conflict minerals, supplier portal usage)&nbsp;</li><li>Drive the usage of the of the Supplier Portal by utilization of tactical buyer department</li><li>Work with team on ISO Related documents, process and compliance check on regular frequency</li><li>Support the tactical buyer in the following tasks: inventory management components, manage outside product, and block invoices</li></ul> Requirements: <ul><li>Bachelor’s Degree Bachelor or above, Engineering background - Mechanical Engineering preferred</li><li>5+ years’ years’ experience in sourcing area&nbsp;</li><li>Experience in mechanical, Stamping, Machining, especially for plastic part</li><li>Excellent problem-solving skills, analytical skills, and communication skills&nbsp;</li><li>Ability to demonstrate strong customer focus and continues improvement attitude</li><li>Strong project management skills and ability to multi-task&nbsp;</li><li>Ability to work in a matrix environment with multi-cultural teams</li><li>Ability to create competitive strategies and plans, broad knowledge of strategies and tactics of the marketplace, knows trends&nbsp;</li><li>Knowledge of regional and global supplier base for relevant commodities</li><li>Advanced knowledge in the use of SAP and Microsoft Office, i.e. Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint</li><li>Fluent English at negotiation level,&nbsp;</li><li>Integrity, Accountability, Teamwork, Innovation</li><li>Proactive, detailed-oriented</li></ul>

Responsibilities: <ul><li>Lead the development of sockets, high-speed connectors, and cable assemblies from market definition to production release.</li><li>Collaborate with cross-functional teams (sales, applications, field engineers, project managers) to translate Voice of Customer (VOC) into technical concepts and specifications.</li><li>Conduct feasibility studies and generate design concepts.</li><li>Perform mechanical and thermal simulations.</li><li>Present design evaluations and proposals to customers.</li><li>Create detailed 2D/3D designs, DFMEA, and tolerance analyses.</li><li>Build and validate prototype samples.</li><li>Finalize product qualification and specifications.</li><li>Provide ongoing technical support to Operations, Quality, and Production teams.</li><li>Manage Engineering Change Notifications (ECN) and Product Change Notifications (PCN).</li><li>Maintain system-level understanding of customer applications and integrate solutions into the design process.</li><li>Drive projects through the LEANPD stage-gate process to ensure timely delivery of high-quality, cost-effective solutions.</li><li>Coordinate with manufacturing, procurement, and external suppliers to align with technical, quality, and cost targets.</li><li>Generate and manage all necessary technical documentation including design drawings, engineering changes, and design history files.</li><li>Support post-launch activities and continuous improvement initiatives.</li></ul> Requirements: <ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent work experience.</li><li>10+ years of relevant mechanical engineering experience involving:</li><li>Electrical components and devices.</li><li>Mechanical structure design.</li><li>Manufacturing tooling development (stamping, molding, assembly, plating).</li><li>Manufacturing process development.</li></ul> Strong knowledge in: <ul><li>Socket, connector, and cable assembly design.</li><li>Material selection.</li><li>Tolerance analysis.</li><li>DFMEA.</li><li>Product qualification.</li></ul> Expertise in 3D CAD applications (preferably Creo), including: <ul><li>3D solid modeling (sheet metal).</li><li>2D drawings.</li><li>PDM Link Data Manager.</li><li>General understanding of SpaceClaim, SolidWorks, or other conceptual design tools.</li></ul> Advanced proficiency in: <ul><li>Geometric Dimensioning &amp; Tolerancing (GD&amp;T).</li><li>Limit and fit analysis including statistical tolerance analysis.</li><li>Finite element analysis tools (e.g., Ansys, Workbench) for elastic and plastic behavior of metals.</li></ul> Proven ability to: <ul><li>Develop and write design objectives and technical product specifications.</li><li>Lead product development from concept to production.</li><li>Provide technical leadership across the full product lifecycle.</li></ul> In-depth knowledge of manufacturing processes: <ul><li>Machining, molding, stamping, plating, assembly.</li><li>Best practices in Design for Manufacturing (DFM).</li><li>Solid understanding of competitive product landscape and intellectual property considerations.</li><li>Fluent in English (verbal and written) to support global communication.</li><li>Comfortable working in a global, cross-functional team and across time zones.</li><li>Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; able to make data-driven decisions with minimal supervision.</li><li>Proficient in MS Office tools: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, etc.</li></ul>

Role Objective: <ul><li>Responsible for Power Solution product development, which is majorly used for data communication or Hyperscale computers.&nbsp;</li><li>Provide customer innovation solutions as well as manage the engineer documents following our clients system procedure.</li></ul> Responsibilities: <ul><li>Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and launch new power connector and cable assembly solution products for data center applications.</li><li>Provide leadership and manage the complete product development life cycle (starting from the voice of the customer, ideation, Design Conceptualization, Creation of product specifications, 3D design, Prototyping, Product testing, Product qualification, Project Execution &amp; Sustenance till product end of life)</li><li>Work closely with customer/sales/PM in getting the right and clear VOC (voice of customer), and make engineering evaluation/proposal to the customer.</li><li>Follow LEANPD Project Process to support the project team from the PDE perspective to complete the Project (NPI or Sustaining) on time, with quality, and within budget. Drive the development and release of products, scale-up through stage-gate reviews, ensuring milestone commitments are maintained.</li><li>Develop and manage product documentation, including product requirements, design documents, and test plans/reports.</li><li>Work with global manufacturing resources, procurement, and outside suppliers to meet all technical, quality, and cost objectives.</li><li>Work closely with suppliers to identify and qualify new components and technologies.</li><li>Conduct thorough design verification and validation testing to ensure the product meets the required specifications.</li><li>Collaborate with manufacturing teams to ensure a smooth transition to production.</li><li>Mentor and guide junior engineers and technicians to develop their skills and knowledge.</li><li>Conduct competitive analysis and market research to identify opportunities for innovation and differentiation.</li><li>Build a deep understanding of market and customer needs by fostering a connection between the business engineering teams and the customer engineering teams.</li><li>Maintain a System level understanding of customer application and the product design/concept necessary for providing a solution to the customers’ expectations.&nbsp;</li><li>Technical support to customer, sales, PM, and plant team. Conduct necessary tests, engineering analysis, troubleshooting, and verification.&nbsp;</li><li>Introduce breakthrough technologies by partnering technically with our customers worldwide and with our Global competency centers to enhance business revenue &amp; growth.&nbsp;</li><li>Apply engineering best practices to reduce cost and sustain existing products to meet customer’s cost targets.</li></ul> Requirements: Education/Knowledge: <ul><li>Bachelors or Masters degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.</li><li>Strong understanding of mechanical and electrical engineering principles.</li><li>Experience with product development processes, including design, prototyping, and testing.</li><li>Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently or as part of a team.</li><li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills.</li><li>Experience with data center technology and connectors/cable assembly is a plus.</li><li>Project management skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.</li><li>Knowledge about various phases of product realization and product development</li><li>Knowledge of state-of-the-art design tools such as 3D Computer Aided Design (CAD), modeling, Geometric Dimension &amp; Tolerancing (GD&amp;T), electrical &amp; electronic design, and Simulation</li><li>Knowledge of manufacturing process (machining, molding, stamping, plating, etc.)</li><li>Knowledge of material (metal/plastic) properties will be a plus.</li><li>Familiarity with quality tools (FMEA, 6sigma, DOE, 8D…) will be a plus.</li></ul> Critical Experience: <ul><li>Minimum of 10 years of experience in product development, preferably in the technology industry with a minimum of 5 years in the Cable Assembly or connector related.</li><li>This highly technical position requires an individual who can work independently.</li><li>Experience in product compliance certification ( Product, Safety, Environmental substance control)</li><li>Experience in design for manufacturing and assembly (DFMA), design for cost (DFC), design for manufacturing (DFM).</li><li>Capability and experience in presentation on products, solutions, and technologies.</li><li>Previous experience in working in high-performing multi-disciplinary global engineering teams.</li></ul> Competencies: <ul><li>Technical capabilities: Expert functional/domain knowledge</li><li>Application Engineering: Ability to understand customer requirements &amp; offer engineering solutions</li><li>Engineering management across cross-functional teams: Developing technical roadmaps to align with market direction &amp; communicating it across business units, management &amp; customers to share applicable technology</li><li>Working together with the global team.</li><li>Optimizing engineering &amp; innovation: Defining &amp; managing IP strategy &amp; constantly improving products through R&amp;D</li><li>Building people capability: Training and mentoring engineers with the necessary skill set, assuring succession &amp; workforce planning &amp; organizational capability</li><li>Quality controller: Ability to assure quality for services, labels &amp; labs</li></ul> Motivational/Cultural Fit: <ul><li>Passion for technology</li><li>Talent development</li><li>Good communication skills and proactively communicate with team members and Customers</li><li>Effective planning &amp; Prioritization</li><li>Problem solving and Results driven</li></ul>

Skills

Industry

Location

Jobtitle

3 plastic Jobs found

Strategic Sourcing Analyst

Principal R&D/Product Development Engineer (Remote)

Staff New Product Development Engineer

WhiteCrow
WhiteCrow is on a mission to connect companies with the best talent across the globe.

EMPLOYER

TALENT

COMPANY

Contact Us

JOBS BY SKILLS

JOBS BY FUNCTION

JOBS BY INDUSTRY

JOBS BY LOCATIONS

MODEL JOBS

JOBS BY CITY

Skills

Industry

Location

Jobtitle

3 plastic Jobs found

Strategic Sourcing Analyst

Principal R&D/Product Development Engineer (Remote)

Staff New Product Development Engineer

WhiteCrow WhiteCrow is on a mission to connect companies with the best talent across the globe.

EMPLOYER

TALENT

COMPANY

Contact Us

JOBS BY SKILLS

JOBS BY FUNCTION

JOBS BY INDUSTRY

JOBS BY LOCATIONS

MODEL JOBS

JOBS BY CITY

WhiteCrow
WhiteCrow is on a mission to connect companies with the best talent across the globe.