o Assess supplier capability and manufacturing controls for circuit breakers and protection devices, with specific emphasis on bi-metal materials and thermal trip systems, including material composition and properties, strip thickness, forming and dimensional controls, joining processes, thermal response and calibration, magnetic trip components, contacts and operating mechanisms, insulation systems, electrical and mechanical testing, traceability, process validation, and change management to ensure consistent protection performance and robust, repeatable, and compliant manufacturing processes. Skills: Demonstrated knowledge of alloy chemistry and raw material controls, melting and pouring practices, billet and stock preparation, forming temperatures and pressures, tooling and die/mold controls, solidification and cooling, heat-treatment interfaces, dimensional and metallurgical characteristics, mechanical properties, defect prevention and nondestructive testing, process capability, material traceability, process validation, and manufacturing process controls.