Associate Supply Chain Performance Engineer (Pune, India)

About Oshkosh AeroTech, an Oshkosh company

Oshkosh AeroTech is a leading provider of aviation ground support products, gate equipment and airport services to commercial airlines, airports, air-freight carriers, ground handling and military customers. Oshkosh AeroTech offers products that make a difference in people’s lives by supporting those in our communities who do some of the toughest work. They own many of the most trusted brands in the air transportation industry, including LEKTRO®, JetAire®, JetPower®, AmpTekÔ, Jetway®, and more.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Associate Supply Chain Engineer will support the supply chain organization and the supply base with the planning and execution of processes designed to improve overall supplier performance (quality, delivery, and cost). This role will interface with individual buyers and category managers, departments, and/or segments.

This role will be based out of the Oshkosh AeroTech office in Pune, India.

YOUR IMPACT:

These duties are not meant to be all-inclusive and other duties may be assigned.

• Support and maintain standard work procedures as it relates to supply base performance.

• Complete Level 1-4 PPAP review and disposition, including follow-up activities of Rejected / Interim Approved PPAPs.

• Validate supplier capabilities, capacity and quality systems.

• Address short term performance issues through 8D/SCAR and rapid continuous improvement.

• Assist with the identification of standard work and process needs by collaborating with stakeholders.

• Apply tools from lean principle methodology to drive continuous improvement efforts related to supply chain performance.

• Coach, mentor, and train suppliers in continuous improvement.

• Lead/participate in launch readiness programs.

• Monitor supplier quality and delivery performance.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree within in Engineering or Engineering Technology.

• Travel typically up to 50%.

• Proficient in reading, writing, and speaking the English language

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Relevant industry related certifications.

• CWI Certification.

• Experience within welding, fabrication, casting, and machining industry.

• Experience mentoring and leading team members through direct reporting relationships or project work.

• Ability to effectively communicate.

• Strong organizational skills with exceptional follow-through and attention to detail.

• Strong time-management and prioritization skills, able to multi-task and prioritize competing requirements and meet deadlines.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment where requirements are constantly changing.

• Experience and proficiency with various web-based software applications including Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, etc.