About the job
Join our dynamic team at SEGULA Technologies as a Senior Supplier Recovery Field Engineer. We are looking for a seasoned professional to spearhead a crucial supplier stabilization initiative for a prominent aerospace client. This role is based on-site at a supplier facility in Monterrey, with a primary focus on operational recovery, production stabilization, and backlog reduction.
The ideal candidate will possess significant manufacturing and supplier development experience, displaying the ability to swiftly diagnose industrial challenges, pinpoint production bottlenecks, and execute effective recovery plans to enhance delivery performance.
You will work in close collaboration with manufacturing, quality, operations, and supply chain teams to meet production goals and delivery timelines. This role demands a strong presence on the production floor daily.
Key Responsibilities:
- Supplier Production Recovery: Lead on-site recovery initiatives to stabilize production and restore delivery performance.
- Analyze production workflows to identify bottlenecks, capacity issues, and operational inefficiencies.
- Execute and monitor recovery action plans aimed at backlog reduction and throughput improvement.
- Document and report progress against recovery milestones and delivery commitments.
Manufacturing & Operational Analysis:
- Conduct production line diagnostics, assessing factors like cycle time, throughput, yield, scrap rates, and WIP.
- Identify root causes of production delays and recommend corrective measures.
- Engage directly with plant teams to bolster operational stability and process efficiency.
- Track key operational metrics including OEE, yield, scrap rate, throughput, and plan vs. actual production output.
Cross-Functional Coordination:
- Act as the operational liaison between the supplier and customer program teams.
- Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, engineering, and supply chain teams to address production challenges.
- Facilitate daily operational reviews and track progress meetings.
Supply Chain & Delivery Performance:
- Support backlog recovery initiatives ensuring alignment between production capacity and demand requirements.
- Assess supplier production planning and capacity limitations.
- Enhance visibility into production schedules and delivery timelines.
Reporting & Customer Communication:
- Provide regular updates and recovery status reports to client leadership.
