Samtec, Inc Careers

Description

• Identify and assess potential new suppliers through market research, industry networks, supplier outreach, and other means.   
• Conduct initial supplier visits, supplier evaluations, capability assessments, and develop initial supplier relationships. 
• Coordinate with Sourcing and Engineering on new supplier onboarding activities, sample builds, and product/process qualification.  
• Ensure suppliers have adequate raw material supply and production capacity to support high speed cable ramp plans.  
• Ensure suppliers adhere to all Samtec specifications including product drawings, control plans, and quality requirements. 
• Manage implementation of new product introduction and changes at suppliers.  
• Drive suppliers to improve performance including cost, yield, and capacity. 
• Engage with suppliers on their product roadmaps and forward facing efforts. 
• Work with internal raw cable and assembly engineering teams to optimize cable use in downstream assembly processes.  
• Conduct regular on-site supplier visits and audits to identify risks and ensure execution readiness. 
• Facilitate clear and timely communication regarding expectations, deliverables, and performance while tracking status, timelines of supplier contracts, purchase orders, and to escalate any schedule conflicts to management. 
• Identify and escalate project risks and issues that could impact projects and carry out response plans determined by management. 
• Create reports and status updates on project information and present them to management. 

• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, technical sourcing, or related technical role.  
• Experience with onboarding and managing third-party manufacturers is preferred.  
• Working knowledge of manufacturing processes for raw cables, cable assemblies, and/or similar electromechanical components is preferred.  
• Ability to be forward thinking to anticipate risks and opportunities.  
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional and geographically distributed teams. 
• Familiar with regional business practices and building supplier relationships.  
• Proficient in MS Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook).  
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; fluent in Mandarin Chinese with working proficiency in English.  
• Willingness to travel locally to supplier sites as required. 

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or electrical engineering, or related engineering discipline.
• Lean six sigma certification is preferred.
• Certification demonstrating proficiency in supply chain is preferred.

• On the job training as appropriate.

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