Supplier Manufacturing Engineer: 26-000949

Primary Skills: Manufacturing-Engineering (Expert), Supplier-Management (Advanced), Project-Execution (Advanced), Quality-Control (Expert), Cost-Efficiency (Intermediate).
Contract Type: W2 only
Location: Jacksonville, FL (#LI-Hybrid)
Duration: 6 months plus 
Pay Range: $52 - $55 per hour
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Summary:
We seek a highly motivated and experienced Supplier Manufacturing Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in manufacturing engineering, supplier management, and project execution. Your role will be crucial in ensuring the quality and efficiency of our supply chain for data center equipment, with a significant impact on our operations. This role involves collaborating with suppliers to manufacture and deliver high-quality data center equipment. This includes enabling capacity, performing time studies, addressing quality issues, and recommending methods and manufacturing best practices. The role will focus on improving manufacturing processes, ensuring adherence to quality standards, and driving cost efficiencies.

Must-Have Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering or supplier management.
• Proven experience in process development and improvement.
• Understanding of quality management systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to travel domestically to supplier sites about 75% of the time.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing and six sigma methodologies.

• Master’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering or supplier management.
• Certifications in lean manufacturing or six sigma.
• Experience with global supplier management.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage complex projects.
• Proficiency in CAD software and manufacturing simulation tools.
• Experience with data center infrastructure and equipment.
• Pipe and structural welding process experience.

• Experience in data center infrastructure and equipment is highly desirable, along with familiarity with lean manufacturing and six sigma methodologies.. 

 
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