Principal Supplier Performance Engineer at CIRCOR International, Inc

Supplier Performance Engineer

BUISNESS: A&D, CIRCOR Naval Solutions

LOCATION: Warren, MA

DIRECT REPORTING: SR Supply Chain Manager

FUNCTIONAL REPORTING: Supply Chain

CIRCOR Naval Solutions is a proud supplier of pumps and valves to the United States Navy and to select industrial customers globally. Our product range spans centrifugal and two-screw pumps and a wide variety of specialized valves. Our history spans more than 125 years of Warren Pumps® and over 50 years of Portland Valves.

CIRCOR provides an opportunity to join a dedicated workforce that is excited by their mission and driving towards continuous improvement across the board. We offer a comprehensive, highly competitive benefits package most of which are effective Day 1 of employment. These include medical, dental, vision, FSA/HSA, 401k with company match, company-paid life and disability, paid vacation, and paid holidays

POSITION DETAILS

Position Summary

Reporting to the Supervisor, Supplier Performance Engineering, the Principal Supplier Performance Engineer develops and manages the supply base for CIRCOR Naval Solutions with a focus on casting quality and supplier selection assessments. The position drives sample part development, manages supplier performance – Quality & Delivery, and drives supplier improvement programs. In this role, your primary focus commodities will be Castings and Fabrications, with opportunities to support additional commodities as needs arise.

Principal Activities

• Manage supplier quality activities per CIRCOR standard processes.
• Evaluate suppliers and support supplier onboarding process per commodity strategy. Execute on grow/exit/maintain strategies.
• Drive Technical feasibility reviews, process reviews and create standard work documentation to support sourcing projects.
• Drive sample development process and ensure suppliers are meeting customer, drawing and specification requirements. Own the process of First Article Approvals.
• Perform supplier audits, production process validation and process approvals at supplier end per project plan.
• Manage supplier performance – Quality and Delivery and continuous improvement initiatives both from a strategic and tactical perspective. Handle supplier non-conformances and connect with site Quality and Supplier to drive RCCA.
• Drive supplier performance improvement projects and improve supplier performance levels.
• Support New Product launch, Supplier transitions & Engineering change management processes.
• Train suppliers on best practices as needed. Leverage existing CIRCOR training modules.
• Work with internal customers (Quality, Engineering and Supply chain teams) to identify opportunities and to drive improvements.
• Work closely with global sourcing commodity team to achieve sourcing goals.
• Establish a strong network and foster collaboration with suppliers, key stakeholders, customers, sites and category team members.
• Key metrics include: First Article Approvals, Supplier Quality – DPPM, Supplier OTD (project and production), Supplier performance metrics improvements, and support sourcing team metrics and projects.

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or above in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) discipline.
• 3-5 years of relevant experience in Supplier Quality Management/Strategic Sourcing, ideally with a focus on Casting Quality/Delivery in the aerospace, defense, or high-tech industries.
• Experience performing complete root cause/corrective and / or preventive action as related to supplier performance.

Other:

• U.S. Citizen

Our Benefits:

• Comprehensive healthcare plans
• PTO and family leave
• 401(K)
• Work Life Balance
• Career Development
• Other Benefits & Perks

About CIRCOR:

CIRCOR International is one of the world's leading providers of mission critical flow control products and services for the Industrial and Aerospace & Defense markets. We have a product portfolio of market-leading brands serving its customers' most demanding applications. CIRCOR markets its solutions directly and through various sales partners to more than 14,000 customers in approximately 100 countries. We have a global presence with approximately 3,200 employees and is headquartered in Burlington, Massachusetts. For more information, visit our investor relations website at

CIRCOR is an equal opportunity employer, which means we will not discriminate against any individual based on race, color, sex, national origin, age, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military or veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. This policy applies to all aspects of the employment relationship, from recruiting and hiring through separation. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing and fostering an inclusive workplace for all our team members.