Lead all aspects of Disruptive Cost Workouts (DCW) with Suppliers – end to end ownership from pre-work to VCP (Variable Cost Productivity) realization
Plan onsite and remote Supplier DCWs – schedule, scope, process, participant involvement, project consolidation, prioritization, execution control
Lead analytical data for DCWs: sourcing data, should cost models, spend / productivity trends, prior supplier change requests (SCR), part design history, supplier data collection (profile, infrastructure, capability, capacity, cost inputs), preliminary VCP ideation (internal)
Lead actual DCW workout: ideation, data collection onsite, brainstorming with cross functional teams, GEMBA, idea shortlisting, and roadmap for execution
Lead discussions on design for manufacturing (DFM), design to cost (DTC), total cost of ownership (TCO), and future NPI roadmap considerations
Lean improvement focus: identify opportunities of improvement across cost drivers – material, labor, machine usage (setup / cycle times), overall efficiencies, reduction of waste – conduct workshops for ideation, get supplier buy in and coordinate implementation activities
Track ideas to closure and productivity realization (qualification, execution, $ outcome)
Support sourcing teams for cost negotiations through data fact packs and strategies
Partner with cross functional teams internally: engineering, supply quality, AME, operations, sourcing, supplier capability
Lead discussions with engineering related to design strategies (NPI/ECR) - Involve suppliers during NPI to get inputs on part designs for ICV cost optimization
Manage potential risks during supplier transfers and identify resolution actions
Coordinate with Suppliers, internal engineering, and supply chain teams
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing / Mechanical / Electrical Engineering or related field
At least 10 years of experience in a manufacturing environment
Experience in general manufacturing processes (ie-Fabrication, Plastics, EMSi, Mech)
Excellent communication skills, program management skills
Experience in High tech low volume – high mix manufacturing environment
Localization and cost reduction experience
Location: Waukesha WI
Travel up to 25% to supplier sites and GEHC MR locations