Senior Supply Chain Engineer (5925)

Are you looking for an opportunity with plenty of growth potential? Do you enjoy working in an exciting, fast-paced, collaborative environment? Are you interested in working with the world’s most innovative companies to create a more connected world? 

Connecting Continents. Impacting Communities. 

The backbone of the Internet is a series of high-tech subsea fiber optic cables deployed throughout the globe - SubCom has deployed over 50% of them. Our employees ensure data communications networks are engineered, manufactured, deployed to the highest standards, enabling faster and more reliable connectivity to communities worldwide. Every member of the SubCom team plays a role in an end-to-end process that is critical to enterprises, governments, big cities, and rural towns. 

We encourage, expect, and value creativity, thoughtful risk taking, openness to change, and diverse perspectives. Whether you’re a seasoned applicant seeking a new and exciting challenge, or you’re new to the workforce and looking for a flexible, rewarding, and fast-paced position with an innovative and stable organization (since 1953), SubCom has opportunities to advance your career. 

Position Overview

Leads the development of initial and/or new supply sources and the initial business and process requirements to facilitate procurement of parts and equipment for SubCom Products. Analyses technical data, designs, preliminary specifications, manufacturing limitations, supplier facilities, and availability of parts and equipment. Investigate potential suppliers and recommend those most desirable. Leads, Arranges, participates cross-functional teams in communication and collaboration between suppliers and engineers, purchasers, inspectors, and other company personnel to facilitate economical procurement of parts and equipment used in SubCom’s products.   

Responsibilities

• Lead the wet and dry plant effort in sustained engineering for the Supply Chain Management team.
• Identify and develop alternate/2nd source Suppliers
• Lead cross-functional team through charter development to execution using SubCom methodology and stage-gate process
• Develop cost modeling for continued price evaluation/reduction through VA/VE
• Work with R&D and Operations engineers to identify non-value-added requirements
• Work with Suppliers to drive quality improvement initiatives
• Works directly with Suppliers to understand their cost structure and drive part/process pricing improvements through elimination of non-value-added effort.
• Works internally to develop “Should-Cost Models” and communicates cross-functionally with R&D, Finance, Supply Chain and Operations teams
• Identify 2nd and 3rd source opportunities through alternate parts, processes, or technology to create optionality for SubCom
• Develop and maintain Product Lifecycle Management reporting tools in support of the pipeline initiatives to drive future cost reduction efforts
• Work closely with the design, quality and component engineering teams to ensure continued source of supply
• Participate in regular Supply Chain meetings and interfaces with all departments
• Ensure compliance with purchasing policies and procedures, ethical practices and adherence to relevant laws and regulations

• Supply Chain Management or Business Management Bachelor of Science degree required. Engineering degree a bonus with Product/Process experience in the New Product Introduction, Product Development, Product Lifecycle Management domain. Electrical, Mechanical, Optical, or Industrial Engineering background and experience will be an advantage.
• Advanced skills and abilities in conducting market and industry research and using intelligence gained to inform strategy and covert into actionable tasks
• Ability to synthesize internal and external information to form a point of view and enroll other stakeholders to gain consensus
• Engineering, knowledge of the submarine cable business is preferred but not required
• Understanding reliability/quality and supply line management is desirable
• Demonstrated leadership ability and experience leading cross-functional teams and initiatives with a focus on re-engineering, greenfield business initiatives, innovation, and program development.
• Knowledge of manufacturing cost analysis, with a focus on cost reduction is a plus.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and frequent travel to Factories and Supplier’s locations.
• A prime requirement for this job is the ability to learn the techniques for utilizing new technology and continuous part/product cost improvement
• Ability to conduct business in a professional manner at all times and to be cooperative and service oriented
• Strong work ethic and ability to work effectively as well as efficiently, with minimum direct supervision
• A team player with a great positive and professional attitude who is willing and eager to learn.
• Must be able to: multitask, be flexible, handle high-pressure situations, have strict attention to detail, work in a close-knit team oriented fast paced atmosphere
• Flexibility and can-do attitude to manage unexpected situations successfully
• Ability to deal professionally with internal and external customers.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, Lync, PowerPoint)
• Advanced organizational and time management skills
• Travel to other SubCom locations and Supplier facilities is a requirement
• The performance of this position may occasionally require exposure to the manufacturing areas where under certain areas require the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses with side shields and mandatory hearing protection

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization. 

Candidates for positions with SubCom must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Employment eligibility verification will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. 

Our selection procedure is based on local, state and federal law.

Please be sure to attach a resume to your application. We are not able to consider applications without a resume. 

BENEFITS 

SubCom offers a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to: competitive salaries, medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance coverages, FSA, HSA, generous vacation, paid sick leave, paid parental leave, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, adoption assistance, and a 401(k) plan with generous company match. Additionally, some positions may be eligible for shift differential. 

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL EMPLOYER OPPORTUNITY 

SubCom is committed to providing a work environment that prohibits discrimination based on age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability or any other characteristics protected by applicable law or regulation. 

SubCom engineers, manufactures, and installs subsea fiber optic data cables - the unsung heroes of global communication. With an unrelenting focus on quality, reliability, and value, SubCom offers flexible end-to-end building blocks for the high-tech networks that are the backbone of the world's digital infrastructure. While the company's origins date back to the mid-19th century, SubCom has deployed enough cable to circle the equator more than 25 times since its entry into the communications industry in 1955.

SUBCOM’S CORE VALUES 

Quality   -   Accountability   -   Teamwork   -   Innovation