Supplier Development Manager

2 days ago

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India Thales Full time
Job Description

In fast changing markets, customers worldwide rely on Thales. Thales is a business where brilliant people from all over the world come together to share ideas and inspire each other. In aerospace, transportation, defence, security and space, our architects design innovative solutions that make our tomorrows possible.Main Responsibilities

- Manage supplier performance to meet theProduct QualityandOn time deliveryas per Thales requirements.Efficiently utilize PM and quality tools to manage the programs.
- Manage communications between THALES business units and suppliers to execute the programs to meet stringent requirements of THALES.
- New Product Introduction: Lead Milestones reviews and establish the right level ofWork breakdown structureto ensure clarity to all stakeholders.
- Prepare Dashboards and communicating with all stakeholders of the project. Establish transparent communication mechanism for the project.
- Resolve supplier queries, set-up initial production processes, inspection criteria and qualification processes for FAI / Prototype builds. Also support query resolution in Series production phase.
- Monitor Supplier readiness in terms of Supply Chain, Process qualification and Production along with right level of documentation.
- Formulate and prepare internal department report pertaining to Supplier Performance Management on a routine basis.
- Drive and co-ordinate quality issues related to supplier with Purchasing /Program/ Technical Support team. Efficiently utilize6 sigma methodologiesto analyze and resolve quality issues.
- Support the suppliers in improving their maturity throughSupplier development processand methodologies. Share Best Practices with suppliers.
- Alert management (both internal and supplier) on the anticipated risks and seek support to implement strong action plan at suppliers.
- Support buyers in identifying and developing cost efficient processes that can help in reducing the price and lead times.

Competence/knowledge Required:

- Should possess strong Technical background on Electrical / Electronic / Mechanical/ Cable Assemblies.
- Should be certified IPC/WHMA/620A for Wire and Cable Harnessing.
- Program / project management skills to manage HLA.
- Should possess excellent knowledge on quality standards in Mechanical and Electronic for Aerospace and Defense Industry such as IPCA, AS9100, ISO9001:2000, 27000 quality standards.
- Lean / Six Sigma knowledge is mandatory.
- Be agile to develop capabilities or acquire knowledge on new technologies to cater vast variety of THALES product development as deemed necessary by the Purchase Head.
- Experience in handling medium to complex Build To Spec assemblies with minimal support from Thales Legal entities.
- The candidate should possess strong inter-personal and presentation skills.

Qualification Experience Required:

- Bachelor s Degree in Mechanical / Electrical / Electronics engineering with10-15 years of Industrial exposure.
- Experience in Program management, Manufacturing, Industrialization, Outsourcing activities and qualification is essential.
- Proficient in MS office.
- Ability to adapt quickly to changing environment
- Ability to interact with all levels of management (Internal and Supplier organization), both verbally and in writing.
- Knowledge of French language, an added advantage

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