Senior Supplier Development Manager PCB/PWB

We are looking for a Senior Supplier Development Manager PCB/PWB to join our Curtiss Wright Defense Electronics team in Ottawa, ON

You will be responsible for leading the Curtiss Wright Defense Electronics initiative on PCB / PWB supply base as a working manager. You will have influence on all supplier management activities including coordination with program design teams and proposal efforts, and overall performance of the PCB yields at the supplier. You will be responsible for coordinating a team of subject matter experts from the PWB committee including Design, Quality, Component Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Procurement and PDM’s.  This position will work closely with suppliers to address production issues, negotiate contracts, and implement strategies to reduce costs and increase efficiency and delivery performance. You will play a key role in risk management, ensuring that the supply base remains robust and resilient to disruptions, ultimately contributing to the overall competitiveness and success of the organization.  Also, in developing collaborative relationships with Engineering Managers, Program Leadership, and group leaders to support needs of the business. Your role will result in better coordination and support across key stakeholder groups. This is an on-site based position with options to function remotely.  This position will require travel to the supporting Manufacturing stake holders.

Your Challenge:

Possess expert level experience with the applicable technologies on CAD tool suite, and be able to mentor, supervise and provide guidance for lower-level tool users

Partner with program teams to ensure programs are correctly staffed, PCB design processes are being followed, and proposal efforts are supported

Work closely with PDM’s to align PWB strategy on Technology roadmaps with Curtiss Wright product

Responsible for performance of each operating site in PCB design group within the Digital CCA department including staffing, training, onboarding, employee development, engagement and proactive retention

Establish metrics to drive year-over-year cost savings & performance improvement

Collaborate with site leadership to drive and assist understanding of new CW tools and processes and flow down division information to the site PCB team

Serve as PCB functional representative for site specific design reviews and review/approval of proposals and Basis of Estimates (BOEs) as needed

Participate in technical evaluation and oversight of program execution and lead/participate in technical issue resolution teams when required

Ensure knowledge transfer and pairing of less experienced engineers with more experienced PCB design engineers is established

While this position is primarily local to the Ottawa site, travel may be required to support various other programs across CWDS

Experience with chairing a division wide PCB committee or standardising PCB design across the division will be an asset.

Conduct supplier audits to drive improvements and ensure compliance with quality, cost, and delivery metrics.

Work closely with internal teams like procurement, quality assurance, engineering and production to align supplier capabilities with company needs.

Lead supplier meetings and workshops to foster strong relationships.

Provide yearly updated supplier Matrix Technology disclosures.

Execute updates to a PCB Technology Roadmap and review internally and externally

Maintain an approved AVL of PCB suppliers based on the Technology required.

Provide periodic updates to Supplier CA’s that have been issued.

What You Bring:

Experience in managing Cross Functional teams/PCB engineering and design teams with knowledge in design of High Speed/Low Loss 100 / 400 Gb PCB

Should have experience in RF & high-speed board design based on AMD-FPGA / Freescale microprocessor / Intel microprocessor.

Knowledge of latest FPGA and different board architecture is an added advantage.

Should have experience in all stages of PCB design – Library creation, understanding or mechanical drawing, PCB design, Fabrication process and testing.

Proficient in Allegro PCB tool, PADS PCB & ORCAD schematic tool with Basic knowledge on mechanical design tool like AUTO CAD, Solid works

Experience in PCB Layout designs using Cadence and Mentor graphics PADs design tool with understanding of Thermal design and Signal integrity

Expertise in PCB Footprint and Symbol creation. Ownership for library, multilayer PCB Layout, CAM and Gerber release

Basic knowledge on CAM validations and interact with manufacturer/assembly units for any suggestions/clarifications.

Minimum of 10+ years in supplier development, procurement, or supply chain management.

Desired Experience in Aerospace manufacturing or other related industries.

Contracts and negotiation experience required.

Solid organization skills with the ability to manage strategic, operational, and tactical responsibilities in a “roll up the sleeves” hands-on culture

Familiar with geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) Experience using Cadence Allegro or other relative CAD tools is not required but a positive.

Excellent negotiation skills, with a proven track record in successfully concluding and executing vendor agreements structured to meet corporate objectives.

Education:

Engineering Degree and minimum 10 years of prior relevant experience.

Degree in Supply chain management, Business Administration, Engineering, or equivalent experience.

IPC certification CID or CID+

Experience using Agile PLM or Teamcenter PLM / Expedition tool

Functional knowledge on IST / IL test protocols / Creation of Stack-ups

Other:

Willingness to travel up to 25%+ for supplier audits and relationship management. Ideal Candidate will also have previously established relationships U.S. Manufacturing Facilities and PCB Laminate Providers. The ideal candidate is proactive, results-oriented, and possesses strong leadership and mentorship qualities. They should have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to analyze supplier performance data and resolve supply chain issues promptly.

Who We Are:

Our Values

Environmental, Social and Governance

Our focus on quality and innovation is built on more than 80 years of experience engineering and delivering highly reliable, high-performance solutions on a diverse range of platforms for a wide variety of defense and aerospace applications worldwide. We bring our experience and expertise to everything we do, taking a holistic approach that ensures the right balance between advanced technologies, program requirements, and costs. Our customers know they can rely on the depth and breadth of our experience, expertise, and product portfolio to reduce program risk and enable the success of any mission, anywhere, at any time. Their confidence in our commitment and capabilities is the key reason we are recognized globally as the trusted, proven leader in defense and commercial aerospace solutions.

To learn more visit: Why Curtiss-Wright | Curtiss-Wright Defense Solutions

No unsolicited agency submittals please.  Agency partners must be invited to participate in a search by our Talent Acquisition Team and have signed terms in place prior to any submittal.  Resumes submitted directly to any Curtiss-Wright employee or affiliate will not qualify for fee payment, and therefore become the property of Curtiss-Wright.  

Compliance Statement

This position may require exposure to export-controlled information and subject to additional security screening.  In the event information provided during the security screening reveals ineligibility to access export-controlled information, any offer of employment may be reconsidered or withdrawn. 

Curtiss-Wright is an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, age, ancestry, legally protected medical condition, family care status, marital status, religion, veteran status, national origin, or any other legally protected status. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition.

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