Procurement Engineering / Supplier Transition / Program Management

Title: Procurement Engineering / Supplier Transition / Program Management
Location: Loveland, CO/Onsite
Duration: Full Time
EAD
Video Interviews
Experience required: 12-16 years of experience

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Roles & Responsibilities:

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline (Mechanical / Electrical / Plastics / Manufacturing / Industrial Engineering)

Strong experience in supplier transition and qualification programs

Hands-on program management experience including schedules, milestones, and risk logs

Working knowledge of ERP systems and supplier master data management

Experience managing supplier cutover, inventory build, and run-out planning

Ability to ensure PO coverage, delivery adherence, and continuity of supply

Strong stakeholder communication and escalation management skills

Experience working with global suppliers and cross-functional teams

Proven experience working as an interface between suppliers and customer plant teams including sourcing, quality, and inspection

Hands on experience in PPAP planning and execution as per Customer Quality Procedures (CQP)

Strong knowledge of First Article Inspection (FAI) at supplier facilities or remotely

Experience in Supplier Corrective & Preventive Action (CAPA) management

Ability to manage Product Deviation Notices (PDN) and drive closure with suppliers

Exposure to Supplier Process Audits and audit report documentation

Basic working knowledge of GD&T, materials, and engineering drawing interpretation

Experience in inspection plan preparation from drawings

Working knowledge of ASTM and equivalent Asian standards

Experience in ECN (Engineering Change Notice) management

Strong analytical capability to track, report, and interpret supplier quality KPIs

Experience handling components such as Sheet Metal, Machined Parts, Plastics, Rubber, Electrical / Electro Mechanical parts

Ability to escalate unresolved supplier quality issues within project timelines

Strong stakeholder interaction skills with Quality, Engineering, Sourcing, and Operations teams

Good-to-Have:

Experience in regulated manufacturing or life sciences industry

Exposure to procurement engineering and production buying operations

Familiarity with supplier contract terms and transition documentation

Experience supporting ERP transitions or system updates

Experience in alternate supplier identification and qualification

Exposure to automotive / industrial / manufacturing quality standards

Knowledge of APQP, PPAP documentation, and qualification reports

Familiarity with quality KPI dashboards and large scale data handling

Experience supporting new product development (NPD) projects