Are you ready to make a difference, work on most impactful projects influencing our business and be at heart of revolution to create a world class supply chain? In Supplier Performance Engineering we're finding innovative, collaborative ways to improve delivery and quality of our suppliers creating vital link between our supply chain, internal factories, and our customers. Come be a part of team of future shapers that proactively reviews supplier capabilities, assess operational gaps to identify risks and takes systematic actions to develop a world class supplier. •
This individual is globally responsible for all supplier development and quality improvement and sustainment. • Systematically drives Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) investigations to prevent defects. • Works directly with sourcing, business, engineering, and our customers on strategies to improve product quality and delivery. • Identifies and leads the implementation of continuous improvement projects. • Are leaders creating a performance culture with our suppliers through coaching and technical engagement. The position requires breadth of technical experience across multiple programs and products, both electrical and mechanical, working directly with suppliers daily, influencing / working closely with the sourcing commodity leadership teams, Quality and NPD. The successful candidate should be able to effectively communicate with senior management, have a big picture strategic mindset, handle multiple priorities, influence, and solve complex problems.
Sierra Space-based in Louisville, CO with operations in Madison, WI, Durham, NC, Huntsville, AL, Houston, TX, and Kennedy Space Center, FL-designs and manufactures the Dream Chaser spaceplane and other advanced spacecraft, commercial space destinations, satellites, propulsion and environmental systems, spacecraft subsystems and components for the U.S. government (including NASA), commercial customers, and international organizations. Learn more about Sierra Space
Primary Responsibilities:

• Develop positive relationships and work closely with Global Sourcing leaders to manage, implement and track supplier/engineering, design changes, capacity studies and New Product Introductions (NPI), and transitions.
• Research external market information and entrepreneurial companies to identify potential sources and suppliers.
• Drive supplier selection through robust qualification processes.
• Assess new and existing supplier capabilities to meet product, cost, quality, capacity, and fulfillment.
• Drive improvements utilizing Lean methodologies, supplier scorecards and supplier assessments.
• Track the supplier's performance indicators, based on their scorecards and rankings, to facilitate and develop the supply base's ability to consistently meet or exceed defined expectations.
• Support the manufacturing of complex parts and sub-assemblies by providing technical expertise and support for suppliers.
• Review manufacturing processes to ensure they will yield parts compliant to engineering drawings and specifications.
• Create and participate in PFMEA activities, Work Instruction Improvements, and Control Plan effectiveness with suppliers.
• Drive improvements utilizing Six Sigma methodologies, supplier scorecards and supplier assessments.
• Ensure supplier compliance while driving systematic problem solving and process improvement plans to deliver performance.
• Execute Supplier Development Engineering Playbook and Create a strategic improvement plan at each supplier.
• Drive cross functional engagement to remove roadblocks necessary to improve supplier performance.
• Eliminate any risks that will prevent suppliers from meeting performance targets and escalate as needed.

Must-haves:

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field; higher education may be considered in lieu of experience.
• Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of required education.
• Willingness to travel, up to 75%

Preferred:

• Active Top Secret US Government security clearance with SCI eligibility
• Technical/Engineering degree
• Typically, 4-6 years or more of relevant experience
• Higher education may substitute for relevant experience.
• Six Sigma Black Belt or Lean Expert Certification
• Knowledge of using Six sigma / quality Tools and APQP (PFMEA, Control plan, SPC MSA etc.)
• Experience in Supply Chain, Operations, Business management or Manufacturing Engineering
• Strong communication skills both verbal and written.
• Experience with project management and Kaizen facilitation.
• Ability to interface effectively with all levels of leadership.
• Proven problem-solving skills, including ability to interpret business performance and financial data, define actions, and implement solutions.
• Able to read technical drawings and documentation (GD&T)
• Experience on performing production readiness & rate readiness reviews / assessments.
• Effective collaboration skills to motivate and influence others at various levels without a direct reporting relationship.
• Experience on working with global suppliers / customers.
• Strong understanding of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) as it applies to Supplier Management

Physical/Mental/Emotional Requirements:

• Frequently walk, sit, stand, climb stairs and steps
• Frequently repeat same hand, arm, and finger motion many times to include finger and hand dexterity.
• Rarely lifting or carrying up to 20 lbs.

Working Conditions:

• Rarely exposed to outdoor elements (high/low temperatures, sun, rain/snow, etc.)
• Rarely exposed to fumes or hazardous chemicals/materials
• Rarely exposed to loud noise

Application Deadline: This role will remain posted until a qualified pool of candidates is identified.
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
This position requires current/active Top Secret with SCI eligibility and current full-scope polygraph U.S. Security Clearance. U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position needs an active U.S. Security Clearance for employment. Non-U.S. Citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance. The Department of Defense Consolidated Adjudications Facility (Do CAF), a federal government agency, handles the adjudicative aspects of the security clearance eligibility process for industry applicants. Adjudicative factors which affect the outcome of the eligibility determination include, but are not limited to, allegiance to the U.S., foreign influence, foreign preference, criminal conduct, security violations and illegal drug use.
With 30+ years of proven spaceflight heritage, Sierra Space has provided more than 4,000 space systems, subsystems and components to customers worldwide, and participated in more than 500 missions to space, including to Mars. The company has technology in production and in development to enable space habitats for short- and long-duration space travel, a fleet of Dream Chaser spaceplanes, and the first free-flying commercial space station. Please visit www.sierraspace.com to learn more about Sierra Space, its business areas, capabilities, programs, products and services.
Estimated Starting Salary Range:
$109,592.82 - $164,389.23
Sierra Space offers annual incentive pay based upon performance that is commensurate with the level of the position.
Sierra Space offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 8%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more.
At Sierra Space, our mission is to dream, innovate, inspire and empower the next generation to transform humanity through technology and imagination. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome our employees to bring their whole selves to their work. Sierra Space is committed to fostering an inclusive, accepting, and diverse environment free of discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Contributions to Sierra Space come in many shapes and styles, and we believe diversity in our workforce fosters new and greater ways to dream, innovate, and inspire.