Senior Program Fulfillment Leader (SPB3) - NPI Supplier Execution (Castings, Forgings, Machining & Fabrications)
- Supplier execution across commodities: Lead end-to-end performance for assigned suppliers, including sub-tier dependencies (melt source, heat treat, coatings, NDT, special processes).
- NPI readiness and milestone delivery: Drive supplier readiness to support NPI builds (tooling/fixtures, routings, special process qualification, first article readiness, inspection capability, packaging/handling).
- Constraint, lead time, and schedule control: Manage long-lead risks and bottlenecks (pattern/die/tooling release, furnace capacity, machining cell capacity, weld/fab capacity, special processes) and execute recovery plans.
- Quality at the source: Partner with SQE/Quality to prevent escapes and accelerate containment and corrective action; focus on high-risk drivers (casting/forging defects, dimensional variation, heat treat compliance, weld quality, NDT capacity).
- Change management for NPI: Translate engineering changes into supplier execution plans (impact to tooling, routers, inspection, and lead times) and maintain schedule stability through clear priorities and decision trade-offs.
- Operating cadence and visibility: Run weekly supplier execution reviews; maintain a robust risk register and deliver executive-ready status for shortages, past due, and readiness risks.
- Cost and stability: Reduce premium freight/expedites and cost of poor quality through improved schedule discipline, supplier recovery, and prevention of repeat defects.
- Cross-functional leadership: Lead through influence across Sourcing, Planning, SQE, Engineering, Quality, and Program teams to ensure "one plan" and rapid closure of blockers.
- Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university/college or university ( or a high school diploma/GED with a minimum of 4 years experience in supplier execution/fulfillment, sourcing, operations, or NPI delivery leadership.) + minimum of 5 years in supplier execution/fulfillment, sourcing, operations, or NPI delivery leadership.
- Experience managing complex supply bases with long-lead hardware and outside processing
- Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams to restore plan and meet milestones
- Must be US citizen.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a Special Access Security Clearance.
- Deep familiarity with castings, forgings, machining, and fabrication supply chain dynamics and sub-tier risks
- Experience with supplier capacity assessments, recovery planning, and on-site execution leadership
- Strong root-cause problem solving, stakeholder management, and executive communication
- Humble: respectful, receptive, agile, eager to learn
- Transparent: shares critical information, speaks with candor, contributes constructively
- Focused: quick learner, strategically prioritizes work, committed
- Leadership ability: strong communicator, decision-maker, collaborative
- Problem solver: analytical-minded, challenges existing processes, critical thinker
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