Supply Chain Manufacturing Liaison

Curtiss-Wright - Pittsburgh, PA

Full-time - Mid Level

Pittsburgh, PA

Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing

About the position

The Supply Chain Manufacturing Liaison at Curtiss-Wright Corporation plays a crucial role in supporting the Purchasing organization by providing technical assistance to Buyers and ensuring supplier performance. This position involves evaluating supplier processes, improving on-time delivery, and collaborating with various teams to enhance manufacturing efficiency and supplier relations.

Responsibilities

• Provide Manufacturing Engineering technical support to Buyers.
• Perform supplier process outline evaluations and support supplier on-time delivery performance.
• Review and evaluate supplier processes and implement corrective actions to improve efficiency.
• Work closely with Buyers, Project Teams, and Design Engineering to maintain supplier relations.
• Support Purchasing initiatives by identifying and resolving processing problems in the supply base.
• Develop new suppliers to enhance competition and address supply vulnerabilities.
• Build relationships with suppliers to improve communication and on-time delivery performance.
• Interface with Project Teams and Design Engineering during product designs to provide Design for Manufacturability feedback.
• Implement Supply Chain Lean practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in an Engineering discipline or equivalent experience in a Manufacturing Lead role.
• Minimum of five years in a manufacturing environment with experience in machining, fabrication welding, and assembly processes.
• Green or Black Belt Lean Certification is a plus.
• Experience in Supply Chain and building supply chains is desired.
• Working knowledge of commercial nuclear and/or quality systems is desired.
• Ability to read blueprints, particularly involving GD&T per ASME Y14.5M.
• Understanding of MRP scheduling and Bill of Material structures as they relate to manufacturing.
• Experience in Microsoft Project is a plus.
• Experience in evaluating design changes and their impact on manufacturing processes.
• Excellent organization, communication, and presentation skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills, especially with tight feature tolerances and rework of part deviations.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in the nuclear industry.
• Familiarity with quality systems and standards.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• 401K with Employer Match and Profit Sharing
• Health and Wellness Benefits
• Learning and Development Opportunities
• Referral Program
• Competitive Pay
• Recognition
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Inclusive & Supportive Culture