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Supply Chain Engineer

Toyoyama, Aichi

Outline of the Job

As the Supply Chain Engineer, you will be the key technical interface between the supply chain and SkyDrive developing stable and capable processes through deployment of advanced product quality planning tools such as PFMEA and PPAP.  This role reports into the Supply Chain Engineering Manager. The core accountabilities of this role include design for manufacture, process capability improvement, technical liaison, structured problem solving and value improvement for a given mix of suppliers.


●    By proactively identifying and working with the relevant stakeholders in addressing and resolving risks which would impact stable and capable production
●    Be the first point of contact with regards to technical issues in the supply chain
●    Work with the aircraft assembly line and the supplier to improve part design for assembly activities
●    Support the incorporation of new products by ensuring suppliers are executing agreed development plans
●    Ensure there is sufficient capability in the supply chain
●    Support supplier capability assessment and development
●    Support management of Skydrive owned tooling at suppliers
●    Manage implementation of manufacturing and engineering change requests
●    Review Suppliers FAI, PPAPs and Inspection plans.
You must be open to traveling up to 25% of the time domestically/internationally.

Team Mission

The Supply Chain Engineering team develops stable and capable processes in the supply chain by coordinating closely between the supplier and the various related groups such as Engineering and Strategic Procurement.  The Supply Chain Engineering team is part of the Supply Chain Management function.

Appeal Points

●    The role is fast paced and dynamic, starting with the pre-production activities through to rate production
●    You will gain experience of working directly with suppliers and customers
●    You will gain experience of collaborating with international and domestic suppliers on high technology projects.  
●    Development routes include direct promotion to Supply Chain Engineering Manager or growing into related roles such as Strategic Procurement, Supply Chain Operations

Essential Skills

●    Experience in supply chain management, working with suppliers in a fast paced, highly technical and regulated environment.
●    Experience in production/manufacturing engineering and APQP
●    Hands on experience in GD&T, PFMEA, MSA, Control plan, FAI and PPAP
●    Experience on Aircraft Systems / Aircraft structure / Assembly / Machining process and Process improvement
●    Working knowledge on AS9100, AS9102 and AS9145 
●    Experience in Manufacturing Change Control
●    Ability for Structured Problem Resolution (root cause analysis / corrective action) and working knowledge on 8D.

Desirable Skills

●    Business Japanese and English
●    Native English / Business Japanese
●    Aerospace
●    Composite manufacture
●    Machining & Processing
●    Inspection planning
●    6sigma Green Belt
●    Self-starter, able to self-motivate and complete tasks with limited supervision.

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