Supply Lead Engineer

Job Description

We're looking for people who put their innovation to work to advance our success - and their own. Join an organization that ensures a more secure world through connecting and protecting our customers with inventive electrical solutions.

In this position, you will get to:

- The Supply Lead Engineer (Electrical & Electronics) plays a pivotal role in ensuring new supplier development with cost-effective in Electrical and Electronics components and resolving supplier-related issues systematically. This position requires expertise in the manufacturing field of Electrical & Electronics components / Equipment.
- Develop a world class supply chain for Make in India and Global markets as well.
- Competent knowledge of Sourcing of commodity in Electrical and Electronics parts like PCBA, Outlets and Wire Harness development.

- Proven experience in Wiring Harness Integration, System Integration, Smart Power & Data solutions.

- Break-down analysis (TCO & should cost) of manufactured components, knowledge on standard industry costs for manufacturing process

- Identifying and developing alternate vendor source for localization, achieving cost effective purchases of all materials with reduction in delivery time and improve consistency in quality.

- Proficient analytical skills in identifying & incorporating key data points in large data stream and applying in day to day sourcing decisions.

- Develop and educate suppliers to the performance measurements and principles of continuous improvement consistent with nVent's Quality Leadership principles.

- Partner with Supplier Quality in supplier selection process and participate in supplier audits if needed to make sure suppliers follow Quality Standards.

- Responsible for negotiations to achieve great outcome for everyone in terms of cost service guarantee and develop strategies that achieve balanced relationships with suppliers

- Assess supplier strengths and competitive positioning by analyzing industry cost models

- Assist in implementing supplier agreements/contracts by working with various collaborators and suppliers to reach agreement on contract terms and conditions

- Analyze industry trends and evolving technology to proactively identify supply base issues to minimize risk, protect continuity of supply, and apply emerging opportunities

- Maintain and develop supplier relationships (trade shows, supplier meetings, conferences, etc.)

- Knowledge of NPD cycle, PPAP, APQP, Value Engineering and localization

- Teammate to co-ordinate with multiple departments for projects and parts development.

You have:

- Academic background in Diploma / Bachelor of Engineering (BE / B. Tech) in Electrical / Electronics / E&TC.

- Previous experience in or with 6 or more years work experience in manufacturing areas Supplier development, Costing, Suppliers audit and cost negotiation for PCBA, Outlets and wire harness.

Skills

- E&E supply-base, Negotiation, NPD and Localization

- Knowledge of APQP, PPAP, FMEA, MSA as an added advantage.

- PCBA, Wiring Harness and E&E Components

- Knowledge of ISO 9001-2015, IPC610 & IPC/WHMA-A-620 Training/Certification is an added advantage.

WE HAVE:

- A dynamic global reach with diverse operations around the world that will stretch your abilities, provide plentiful career opportunities, and allow you to make an impact every day

- nVent is a leading global provider of electrical connection and protection solutions. We believe our inventive electrical solutions enable safer systems and ensure a more secure world. We design, manufacture, market, install and service high performance products and solutions that connect and protect some of the world's most sensitive equipment, buildings and critical processes. We offer a comprehensive range of systems protection and electrical connections solutions across industry-leading brands that are recognized globally for quality, reliability and innovation.

- Our principal office is in London and our management office in the United States is in Minneapolis. Our robust portfolio of leading electrical product brands dates back more than 100 years and includes nVent CADDY, ERICO, HOFFMAN, ILSCO, SCHROFF and TRACHTE. Learn more at .

- Commitment to strengthen communities where our employees live and work

- We encourage and support the philanthropic activities of our employees worldwide

- Through our nVent in Action matching program, we provide funds to nonprofit and educational organizations where our employees volunteer or donate money

- Core values that shape our culture and drive us to deliver the best for our employees and our customers. We're known for being:

- Innovative & adaptable

- Dedicated to absolute integrity

- Focused on the customer first

- Respectful and team oriented

- Optimistic and energizing

- Accountable for performance

- Benefits to support the lives of our employees

At nVent, we connect and protect our customers with inventive electrical solutions. People are our most valuable asset. Inclusion and diversity means that we celebrate and encourage each other's authenticity because we understand that uniqueness sparks growth.

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