Supply Chain Performance Engineer (Chenai, India)

About Oshkosh AeroTech, an Oshkosh company Oshkosh AeroTech is a leading provider of aviation ground support products, gate equipment and airport services to commercial airlines, airports, air-freight carriers, ground handling and military customers. Oshkosh AeroTech offers products that make a difference in people’s lives by supporting those in our communities who do some of the toughest work. They own many of the most trusted brands in the air transportation industry, including LEKTRO®, JetAire®, JetPower®, AmpTekÔ, Jetway®, and more. JOB SUMMARY: The Supply Chain Performance Engineer will support the supply chain organization and the supply base with the planning and execution of processes designed to improve overall supplier performance (quality, delivery, and cost). This role will interface with individual buyers and category managers, departments and/or segments. This role will be based in Chenai and be highly remote. There will be occasional required travel to the Oshkosh AeroTech office in Pune as well as other work-related travel. YOUR IMPACT: These duties are not meant to be all-inclusive, and other duties may be assigned. Drive the maintenance and implementation of standard work procedures and business processes. Complete Level 1-4 PPAP review and disposition, including follow-up activities of Rejected / Interim Approved PPAPs. Validate supplier capabilities, capacity and quality systems. Address short term performance issues through 8D/SCAR and rapid continuous improvement. Apply tools from lean principle methodology to drive continuous improvement efforts related to business processes. Lead supplier continuous improvement events (CIEs). Participate on councils to share project results, present ideas, and solicit feedback to help support individual or team project assignments. Lead/participate in launch readiness programs. Monitor supplier quality and delivery performance. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s degree within Engineering or Engineering Technology; with three (3) or more years of experience within in Supply Chain or a related field. Ability to travel up to 50%. Proficient in reading, writing, and speaking the English language PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Relevant industry related certifications. CWI Certification. Experience within welding, fabrication, and hydraulics industry. Ability to effectively communicate. Strong organizational skills with exceptional follow-through and attention to detail. Strong time-management and prioritization skills, able to multi-task and prioritize competing requirements and meet deadlines. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment where requirements are constantly changing. Experience and proficiency with various web-based software applications including Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, etc. Advance your career by advancing the world. For many of our team members, this is more than a career. It’s a calling. Oshkosh is home to thousands of difference-makers working together to build, serve and protect people and communities around the world. From the front lines to the firehouse, the people we serve are driven by a sense of purpose. The people who work here are no different. Our engineering and product innovation help keep soldiers and firefighters safe, is critical in building and keeping communities clean and helps people do their jobs every day. As part of a People First culture, you’ll be encouraged and empowered to take ownership of your work, develop your career and make a real impact on the world around you. Oshkosh is a global company that designs and manufactures some of the world’s toughest specialty and access equipment under the brands of JLG®, Hinowa, Power Towers, Pierce®, MAXIMETAL™, Oshkosh® Defense, McNeilus®, IMT®, Jerr-Dan®, Frontline™ Communications, Oshkosh® Airport Products, Oshkosh® AeroTech™ and Pratt Miller.