R&D Supply Chain Engineer
Bühler Gruppe, Cary, NC, United States
Ensure support of M2M development projects in a technical role based on the existing worldwide supply chain platform and corporate strategy, supporting until the first serial machines. Strategy includes logistical concepts as well as risk mitigation approaches for all key components. Focus on the understanding of technical problems and scouting of solutions and propose them throughout the different development stages, transferring the know-how from our supply chain partners as well as screening of new market innovations to be applied on our current or future products and services. Proposed solutions should be designed to function, consider manufacturing technologies, and cost optimised solutions. Furthermore, the role involves design inputs combined with manufacturing optimisation for single components as well as assemblies.
This is where you'll excel
Ensure the entire supply chain process as defined in the M2M process during the development and prototyping phase of major equipment and systems, starting from business plan, with the supply chain strategy (supported by senior M2M supply chain engineer)
Interdisciplinary cooperation in cross-divisional contexts, with development and production as well as the associated specialist departments in the project environment, active exchange in the team
Project support for machine developments from supply chain perspective along the phases (BP, CN, DD, IN) including aspect of: Logistic, own and third manufacturing and manufacturing technologies
Support of larger life cycle projects or product transfers, after the market introduction phase
Perform market studies and benchmarks to drive make-or-buy decisions according to total cost principals, coordinated with all relevant stake holders, considering the existing supplier base, the category strategy, the own production strategy, and new potential suppliers
Supplier validation and negotiation of contracts (engineering-, confidentiality-, development-, framework- and quality agreement-contracts)
Consulting in design aspect such as design to cost, design to manufacturing, design to logistic
Audits of suppliers and sub sequent development of suppliers to reach the defined quality level, responsible for the fulfilment of First Article Inspection
Ensure compliance according to required worldwide norms such as food contact material, electrical norms etc.
Driver for standardization and reduction of complexity.
Exchange with other procurement departments and lead buyers to exchange knowhow and adopt existing solutions
Cost tracking along the phases of the M2M development process.
Ensure risk mitigation with a proper 2nd source strategy
Coordination of development partnerships with suppliers and internal departments.
Maintenance of master data (audit reports, certificates, price lists) in the corresponding systems prior product introduction
These are the skills you'll need
Basic technical education or career
Degree in mechanical and or electrical/software engineering from a university or university of applied sciences
Professional experience in industrial supply chains
Ability to solve problems in a structured way
Technical affinity
Understanding of holistic correlations within the company and business management interrelationship
Negotiation's skills and knowledge of contracts and laws
Experience in execution of development projects
English language skills at C1 and possibly other languages
Proven IT skills (Office, Web applications, internet, SAP, CAD, PDM)
Analytical skills and negotiation skills
Problem structuring and problem-solving skills
Cross-business unit thinking and acting
Presentation skills with positive charisma
Oriented towards the corporate supply chain strategy to secure competitive advantages for the company and the customer
Capability for cost tracking along the M2M process
Selves driven and used to take decisions / ability to work in a team and deal with conflict
Ability as consultant for the project team along the project stages
Customer-oriented mind set, strong and focused implementation skills
Above-average personal commitment
Integrity / assertiveness and creativity
Proven ability to convince and motivate
Intercultural management
Good written and oral expression in English language, German is a plus
Questions? We are happy to answer them!
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This is where you'll excel
Ensure the entire supply chain process as defined in the M2M process during the development and prototyping phase of major equipment and systems, starting from business plan, with the supply chain strategy (supported by senior M2M supply chain engineer)
Interdisciplinary cooperation in cross-divisional contexts, with development and production as well as the associated specialist departments in the project environment, active exchange in the team
Project support for machine developments from supply chain perspective along the phases (BP, CN, DD, IN) including aspect of: Logistic, own and third manufacturing and manufacturing technologies
Support of larger life cycle projects or product transfers, after the market introduction phase
Perform market studies and benchmarks to drive make-or-buy decisions according to total cost principals, coordinated with all relevant stake holders, considering the existing supplier base, the category strategy, the own production strategy, and new potential suppliers
Supplier validation and negotiation of contracts (engineering-, confidentiality-, development-, framework- and quality agreement-contracts)
Consulting in design aspect such as design to cost, design to manufacturing, design to logistic
Audits of suppliers and sub sequent development of suppliers to reach the defined quality level, responsible for the fulfilment of First Article Inspection
Ensure compliance according to required worldwide norms such as food contact material, electrical norms etc.
Driver for standardization and reduction of complexity.
Exchange with other procurement departments and lead buyers to exchange knowhow and adopt existing solutions
Cost tracking along the phases of the M2M development process.
Ensure risk mitigation with a proper 2nd source strategy
Coordination of development partnerships with suppliers and internal departments.
Maintenance of master data (audit reports, certificates, price lists) in the corresponding systems prior product introduction
These are the skills you'll need
Basic technical education or career
Degree in mechanical and or electrical/software engineering from a university or university of applied sciences
Professional experience in industrial supply chains
Ability to solve problems in a structured way
Technical affinity
Understanding of holistic correlations within the company and business management interrelationship
Negotiation's skills and knowledge of contracts and laws
Experience in execution of development projects
English language skills at C1 and possibly other languages
Proven IT skills (Office, Web applications, internet, SAP, CAD, PDM)
Analytical skills and negotiation skills
Problem structuring and problem-solving skills
Cross-business unit thinking and acting
Presentation skills with positive charisma
Oriented towards the corporate supply chain strategy to secure competitive advantages for the company and the customer
Capability for cost tracking along the M2M process
Selves driven and used to take decisions / ability to work in a team and deal with conflict
Ability as consultant for the project team along the project stages
Customer-oriented mind set, strong and focused implementation skills
Above-average personal commitment
Integrity / assertiveness and creativity
Proven ability to convince and motivate
Intercultural management
Good written and oral expression in English language, German is a plus
Questions? We are happy to answer them!
#J-18808-Ljbffr