Sr Manager, Supplier Industrialization Engineering, Midsize

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Our Global Supplier Industrialization team facilitates the rapid industrialization of innovative products worldwide. The Senior Manager, in this prominent role, recruits, develops, mentors, and leads a team of Supplier Industrialization Engineers and Leaders across various regions (NA, MEAA, Europe and Asia). Reporting to the Director-Head of Global Supplier Industrialization at the USA HQ, this position interfaces with Regional Leadership in Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and our Supplier partners to industrialize challenging designs without compromising quality. 

Candidates must be industrious, agile, and capable of working across different time zones, with flexibility for relocation and expatriate assignments (1-3 years). Extensive global travel is required to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, guide upfront design development, and work directly with suppliers to create new manufacturing methods and control strategies to meet ambitious specifications and ensure flawless execution during launch. 

Cultural sensitivity and global team-building skills are essential. Candidates should have strong experience managing global teams and suppliers, direct supplier industrialization activities at a leadership level, and consistently contribute positively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. 

You Will: 

Provide Regional SIE Team Leadership and Development:  

• Under the guidance of the Director-Head of Global Supplier Industrialization, build and lead high-performing regional SIE teams in NA, MEAA, Europe, and Asia. 
• Optimize allocation and utilization of regional SIE resources to ensure flawless execution during launch. 
• Provide training, coaching, and mentorship to enhance the skills of regional SIE team members. 
• Establish and communicate OKRs, goals, and KPIs to instill accountability within regional teams. 
• Conduct regular performance reviews, including 1:1 meetings and annual evaluations, for regional team members. 
• Ensure timely and effective communication and escalation to the Corporate Head-Director and Executive Leadership. 

APQP/New Product introductions (NPI):  

• Drive successful NPI by partnering with regional and corporate teams. 
• Conduct supplier visits, assessments and implement quality plans (DFM/A, APQP, PPAP) specific to each region. 
• Lead reviews of regional SIE readiness for NPI and implement robust risk mitigation processes. 

Regional Supplier Collaboration and Performance Management for product launches:  

• Cultivate strong partnerships with regional suppliers, ensuring they meet industrialization expectations. 
• Ensure regional SIEs are on-site at supplier locations for problem solving and to analyze regional supplier performance data to identify trends and improvement opportunities. 
• Implement data-driven action plans for regional supplier improvement projects. 
• Lead regional supplier risk mitigation strategies to ensure quality and consistency during product launches. 

Regional Supplier Collaboration and Performance Management in mass production:  

• Ensure optimal SIE/SQE resources and processes are in place regionally to resolve supplier quality issues.