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Industrial Management
Operations Management
Six Sigma Black Belt
Procurement Engineer
Established a strategic pricing program and saved the company $46,000 in the first year.
- Used Six Sigma methodologies to analyze and reduce scrap in the plant by 35%.
- Worked with R&D to find primary and secondary sources of supply for all purchased components for a new heater; also sourced and purchased special items needed for production/R&D projects.
- Resolved technical issues between vendors, production and engineering and negotiated best possible price for materials. Identified target suppliers, established expectations, action plans and results to deliver required improvements and sustainability.
- Solved Make vs. Buy decisions and was a key contact when outsourcing manufacturing work.
- Oversaw the integrity of inventory data and vendor files.
- Worked with the Materials Group on supplier evaluations and improved noncompliance; also with the compliance and standardization team to create work instructions and standardized work in every department.
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Mechanical Engineering
Procurement Engineer
Created/managed vendor qualification process and a performance feedback rating system that drove positive results in both supplier quality, cost and on time performance.
- Managed projects in tactical and strategic purchasing tasks to improve internal business processes that reduced cycle times and improved efficiencies
- Developed customer service spare parts program to remain profitable in struggling economy with average profit margins above 90%
- Created lean processes and controls in fast pace environment to successfully support company objectives of 6% cost reduction which resulted in 1.4 million dollar savings
- Lead in data analysis to for strategic decision making and identification of out of control processes which avoided cost and increased cycle times
- Worked with European partners through cross functional teams to complete strategic projects and traveled 25%
- Audited suppliers to ensure compliance to company objectives and policies
- Led cost reduction projects to successfully obtain company driven cost out goals of 20% to remain competitive within competing market space in Wind Turbine product line
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Engineering
Production & Procurement Engineer
Led and coordinated Lean manufacturing best practices for automated assembly methods planning new products.
- Spearheaded work force utilization & cost savings projects achieving over $750,000 annual cost savings.
- Established, executed and directed cross functional quality systems improvement programs.
- Reduced inventory by 30%; initiated vendor managed inventory (VMI) program of precision components.
- Drove manufacturing and engineering to minimize WIP and scrap; cost savings of $250,000.
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Manufacturing Simulation And Robotics
Advanced Packaging Procurement Engineer
Eliminated a high cost multi layer substrate with a cost effective 2-metal layer solution for DSP c6203 device. Cost saving $13M.
- Developed a technically challenged substrate solution for solder-mask registration +/-17.5um as minimum requirement and enabling the 160um bump pitch with one trace between dumps.
- Developed Fine-Pitch BGA substrate suppliers in the effort of aligning TI worldwide procurement priorities and low-cost-country sourcing strategy.
- Technically assessed supplier manufacturing process, mass production capabilities and quality system.
- Key contributed in developing multi source as TI approved supplier with Thin Ni capability and aligning TI/supplier technical roadmaps.
- Successful improved product quality through modification of FMEA and Process Control Plans.
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Industrial Engineering
Procurement Engineer
Responsible for setting up sourcing strategy and global vendor base for key components and electronics manufacturing for emerging LED lighting technology. Annual global supply expenses of $2M
- Developed supplier base to align with procurement needs for various product development phases (prototypes, launch and mass production)
- Created financial estimates for product manufacturing cost and capital investments for new products
- Negotiated 20-40% cost savings for commodity electronic components, production tools, external electronic manufacturing and electro-mechanical assembly with key suppliers by leveraging technology alliances
- Maintained documentation for preferred vendors by performing manufacturing assessments, ERP system set up, Site Qualification Audits and Product Validation
- Coordinated Production/Sourcing plans with external manufacturing vendors for newly launched products
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High School Diploma
Procurement Engineer
Responsible for the material flow and control of goods and materials within the global supply chain. Provided operational and spares logistics expertise to the major sub-contracts for the M777 LW155 Howitzer Program. Ensured bought out goods and materials were acquired at a price consistent with the cost requirement of the project.
- Managed internal and external resources, to ensure that goods and materials were not only procured within the framework of the Supply Agreement, but controlled to meet manufacturing schedule requirements.
- Worked with global supply chain to develop an inventory management system that not only optimized cash flow, but ensured manufacturing operations were both efficient and effective.
- SAP Super User for [company name], Inc. Worldwide.
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Mechanical Engineering
Systems Engineering Management
Procurement Engineer
Managed large subcontracts for ordnance and weapon programs to achieve quality, delivery and financial requirements. By showcasing abilities to develop effective rapport with suppliers and creative problem solving, was promoted to manage increasingly larger, strategically significant subcontracts.
- Effectively managed 30 subcontracts for metal parts and assemblies with value over $15M.
- Implemented Memorandum of Agreement with strategic metal parts supplier.
- Demonstrated knowledge and application of essential regulatory requirements (FAR, DFAR, cost/ pricing analysis, TINA) during two successful CPSR audits.
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Microcomputers
Master of Business Administration
Technology And Polymer Packaging
Sr. Corporate Procurement Engineer
Sr Corporate Procurement Engineer (Consumer PC, Servers & Workstations).
- Highly recognized for managing Compaq device Semiconductor manufacturing and Reliability
- Ensured WW business contracts and engineering met global material readiness and assessed manufacturing risk before product launch to ensure customer material demands were met.
- Managed device manufacturing and reliability requirements for semiconductor suppliers (Intel, Motorola, Atmel, other Tier 1) following a structured Compaq 5 Step SDP Process
- Saved up to 35% when negotiated silicon and package component cost (quarterly price reductions to support design and customer cost-reduction goals)
- Saved $0.9 M managing a self- developed Quality Cost of Ownership to track supplier Quality excursion costs and charging such expenses back to suppliers
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Certificate
Industrial Engineering
Master of Business Administration
Procurement Engineer
Processed over $7.7 million in potential cost savings in 8 years
- Reduced inventory, from 1 vendor, by $96,000 in 9 months while improving on-time delivery
- Communicated with Asian suppliers during sample phase for new products and cost reduction projects
- Represented the Purchasing Department on New Product Introduction teams
- Determined vendors for new products and ordered 1st run of parts
- Supervised 2 contract employees helping with lean manufacturing implementation
- Created a cost reduction approval process, then improved it by making it paperless
- Attended Demand Flow Technology (DFT) workshop and Implementation Skills workshop
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Bachelor of Arts
Master of Arts
Test Procurement Engineer
Procured end of assembly line test machines for diesel engine components. Ensured machines met requirements for safety, repeatability, and durability. Provided test machine support for daily production. Conducted GR&R and ANOVA studies to qualify assembly gauges and test machines. Utilized Statistical Process Control to maintain test machine performance. Six Sigma Green Belt and [company name] Production System Green Belt.
- Procured test machine for new product introduction one month prior to production launch.
- Wrote specifications to upgrade two research and development test machines into production test machines.
- Managed two OEMs to upgrade two research and development test machines into production test machines. Maintained project schedule to ensure timely handoff between OEMs.
- Managed the relocation of assembly and test equipment into facility without production interruption.
- Identified supplier defect by analyzing test data. Presented data to supplier to correct manufacturing process and to ensure quality parts were shipped to customer.
- Authored technical report comparing two different lift assist designs that was used for improving the design on additional lift assist purchases.
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Electronics Engineering Technology
Project Management
Procurement Engineer
Purchased large variety of components, test equipment, and external testing for engineering projects. Managed teams to create improvements to the ordering processes and systems, minimizing shipping errors and reducing shipping costs. Maintained engineering financial purchasing records and documentation for over 20 projects, concurring simultaneously. Managed budgets and forecasted capital spending on projects. Worked with suppliers to ensure on-time delivery of quality parts. Conducted price negotiations with vendors and ensured rev levels for the outline prints and drawings were updated.
- Implemented standard process for the internal parts ordering system, reducing shipping issues by 70% while meeting project time lines. Created detailed ordering documents, coordinated meetings with key personnel to discuss current issues. Identified key contacts for each step of the process. Initiated purchase orders and processed vendor invoices.
- Worked with inventory department to restructure inventory system, providing a more accurate ordering process while minimizing over / under ordering of components. Assisted in developing a system to provide adequate documentation for incoming parts and improved supplier communications. Revised inventory computer system to reflect the correct number and location of parts located in inventory areas. Reduced special / overnight shipping costs.
- Organized cross-functional team meetings with engineers, purchasing, and other department personnel to improve the overall communications. Provided everyone with a point of contact for concerns or questions in reference to part orders. Initiated price negotiations. Created various documents used for tracking orders. Documents were utilized by Vice President of Engineering.
- Managed over 20 different project accounts while holding responsibility for all financial records. Worked in collaboration with accounting to ensure project monies were distributed to appropriate program. Developed departmental budgets and established forecast based on company financial situation.
- Developed schedule to communicate with all suppliers, improving project progress and significantly reducing excessive costs. Created document for outside suppliers to track timing, quantity, print revision and pricing. Document also included detailed shipping instructions to improve issues related to parts being shipped to incorrect locations or without a receiver contact on packages.
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months at this job
Mechanical Engineering
Master of Business Administration
Procurement Engineer
As part of a career track program, assisted Purchasing Manager in all aspects of purchasing including obtaining quotes, advising, and executing purchases up to $1M.
- Coordinated meetings, communication, negotiations and contracts with vendors.
- Updated and maintained records of energy usage by various company sites.
- Assisted in development and implementation of new asset management software system.
- Investigated and devised strategies for lowering spending on energy and supplies.
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years at this job
Mechanical Engineering
Procurement Engineer, Supervisor
Built and managed relations with suppliers and expanded supply sources for manufacturing operation
- Promoted economical procurement methods - set and monitored standard costs - worked with corporate officers to develop strategies for business plan
- Created purchasing structure and aggressive procurement strategies - determine specifications and deployment strategy - select potential sources -negotiated - issue PO's using JIT, blanket, SQA, and EDI processes
- Served as Internal Auditor for ISO 9001, performed periodic audits to recognize potential violations of ISO and followed up with corrective action as needed
- Ensured a smooth flow of the production process throughout the manufacturing floor - issue progress reports
- Emphasized inventory control - establish consignment inventories to obtain best terms and minimize inventory
- Travelled Internationally to Taiwan and mainland China in support of sources of supply
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Procurement Engineer
Planned and realized purchase orders in order to secure various commodities (instruments, fabrications, etc).
- Developed and administered purchasing improvement programs.
- Monitored factory-level execution according to allocations.
- Maintained accurate procurement database, and managed applicable metrics.
- Communicated with management, end users, related organizations, and suppliers regarding procurement activities and actions.
- Ensured that all contractual documents issued were compliant and consistent with good business practices.
- Conducted follow-ups to assure that suppliers performances met requirements.
- Verified that all JPL credit purchases were legal and previously authorized.
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Electrical Engineering
Procurement Engineer
Developed commercial grade dedication of nuclear safety related components.
- Assisted with the design, assembly and review of engineering projects.
- Monitored and managed the manufacturing process at build vendor for compliance to schedule.
- Designed and developed solutions using accepted standards and methodologies.
- Managed all technical aspects for assigned projects, reporting to the Project Manager, any deviations or issues regarding design, cost, schedule, or quality.
- Developed positive relationships with key suppliers.
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years at this job
High School Diploma
Civil Engineering
Senior Procurement Engineer
- Established the material tracking system used for two major residential and commercial construction projects with total estimated material content of approximately $140M.
- Solicited material quotes from potential suppliers/subcontractors, and performed technical and financial evaluation of their proposals. Provided source recommendations to the source selection authority.
- Prepared Letters of Intent for selected suppliers and subcontractors.
- Evaluated material samples submitted by suppliers for conformance to requirements.
- Coordinated delivery of project materials to the construction sites.
- Supervised two engineers.
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Electrical Engineering Technology
Education
Electrical Engineering
Procurement Engineer and Commodity Manager
Driving supplier selection saved the company $100k per month over a 3 year period.
- Facilitated supplier-design engineer decisions on components and suppliers.
- Created assurance of supply by seeking out comparable components from other supply sources and qualified those components to enhance crosses on existing parts and ensure the electrical characteristics were compatible.
- Exceeded time to market goals through understanding component functionality. Sought out knowledge on new products and options and presented those findings to the design teams keeping cost in line with product costing objectives.
- Worked with the supply base to keep costs down on new processes related to Reduction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). This was accomplished by capturing large volumes of their manufacturing capabilities on components which helped achieve cost targets on products.
- Led a 70% overall reduction of component costs using tracking tools and the principles of Zero Base Pricing.
- Lowered cost in component and soldering process related to RoHS compliance by researching different types of solders and pastes to keep the process temperatures down thus allowing less expensive components to be used. This temperature reduction reduced 4-6 layers of printed circuit board material down to 2 layers reducing material costs per board by $0.10 a square inch.
- Rational approach to crises management. Understood the problem from the manufacturing organization's side. Understood the difficulties the suppliers were having and negotiated a solution to keep product flowing and revenue from dropping. Two separate situations required innovative solutions. Business down-turn required reduction of inventory. Developed strategy to delay and extend dock dates components to contract manufacturing to keep storage costs in check and inventories at a minimum reduced inventory by 40% and component costing by 60%. Business up-turn required a7% increase in components to meet the increased demand for printers. By shifting inventories from products that were not selling as well to those that were and through negotiations allowed suppliers to make 2% more components and slip orders to other industries was able to capture the 7% increase in printer sales. Overall, the company increased revenue by 12%.
- Developed surface mount component placement programs and solder oven profiles
- Instrumental in efforts to reduce circuit board warping
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Business Administration
Master of Business Administration
PROCUREMENT ENGINEER, TECHNOLOGY RESOURCES
Responsible for Procurement Project Resources within [company name] Technology related to Engineering and System Integration. Managed all vendor relationships and maintenance support contracts within Technology, Production, and Content.
- Managed and administered $7M dollars worth of support contracts covering support levels for "on air" equipment. Negotiated contract discounts, years of coverage, on site support, phone support, and response times, for all of [company name]'s broadcast equipment.
- Created System Integration RFPs for Technology projects budgeted at $2-3M. Provided analysis of System Integrators responses to ensure the accuracy and completeness of the bid response.
- Organized formal evaluations of broadcast equipment for production switchers, graphical enhancements, audio consoles, automation systems, broadcast monitors, and other equipment.
- Worked closely with [company name]'s legal department on legal contracts related to vendors.
- Directed and managed all of [company name] Technology vendor meetings.
- Held the position of Vice President of the [company name] Veterans Group consisting of 150 members. Planned and executed all group events over a 10 year period including Outreach activities, Luncheons, Parades, Heroes Work Here Job Fairs, and Service Academy Visits.
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Electrical Engineering Technology
Engineering Technology - Electrical / Electronic Design
Site Procurement Engineer
- Managed the daily reduction of defective PCA inventories exceeding 10,000 boards and averaging $1M dollars.
- Led meetings and conference calls with engineering teams to develop rework instructions and test requirements.
- Supervised and trained Technician while providing daily engineering support to factory.
- Conducted controlled-build exercises to prove PCA quality and allow release to production.
- Led end-of-quarter meetings to release blocks of repaired/tested PCA's resolving critical PCA shortages.
- Worked with Supplier to improve PCA production yields by focusing on weekly meetings of top 5 failure trends.
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Electrical And Computer Engineering
Procurement Engineer/ Software Engineer
Responsibilities included performing technical evaluations to determine the procurement classification and requirements of replacement parts based upon a failure modes and effects analysis (FMEA)
- Established dedication requirements for safety related applications of commercial grade items, based upon verification of the item's critical characteristics
- Documented equivalency evaluations, which ensure replacement parts, meet or exceed original design requirements. Maintained configuration control of plant systems through documentation of plant changes.
- Maintained and upgraded Engineering Planning and Management's (EPM) Procurement engineering system
- Created reports to track progress and backlogs
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years at this job
Research
Marketing
Marketing & Procurement Engineer
- Successfully acquired two major sub-station projects and made significant contribution to the top line revenue.
- Researched and compared price for tendering proposals. Edited and compared Product Requirement Documents.
- Established long-term strategic vendor relationships by handling supplier side issues and reducing delays.
- Worked on Technical collateral and technical specification documents for procurement.
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Business Operations
Economics
Procurement Engineer
Recommended, negotiated, purchased, and verified component performance for commercial vehicle instrumentation. Established manufacturing processes and performed pre-production runs to verify manufacturing tests. Supervised a ten-member quality staff. Created PPAP submissions, FMEAs, and work instructions. Introduced HASS testing to all military assemblies.
- Resolved a major field failure mode for Workhorse Chassis Inc., FedEx, and UPS commercial vehicles, which had prevented the feasibility of an interior cab water wash.
- Avoided a $300K loss by preventing quarantine and recall.
- Developed and launched a supplier certification program, reducing inventory by $500K. Following implementation, achieved a 12% reduction in incoming materials.
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years at this job
Mechanical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Tooling Manufacturing Engineer/mechanical Procurement Engineer
Responsible for management of cost, quality, and schedule for dozens of products containing hundreds of mechanical plastic, sheet metal and die cast parts. Accountable for the creation and management of the capital tooling budget from conception through product launch. Includes source selection, cost control by leading direction of part design and tool design, and supplier negotiations. Qualification of mechanical production tooling to meet schedule and quality production standards including Process Capability Studies.
- Saved up to 50% of tooling costs by using common parts, family tools, multiple cavities, shared tooling stages, modifications to manufacturing / distribution processes and supplier negotiations for [company name] X-Series Server and [company name] Point-of-Sale Divisions.
- Launched mechanical parts for the new [company name] platform X-Series PureFlex Server on time, within budget, and with zero defects.
- Over 20 years experience working with Asian, European and American suppliers to manage new product development, early manufacturing involvement and existing product manufacturing.
- Researched new materials to drive solution for unique requirements working with resin suppliers and testing lab on retail hardened tablet.
- Conducted evaluations to find the most cost effective part production methods.
- Tested and implemented recycled resin use for plastic parts on several different products to reduce cost and increase environmental responsibility.
- Root cause analysis on display arm cracking at customer location. Investigated and implemented material change to increase part strength with no cost impact.
- First parts production analysis to determine, evaluate, and solve part issues before the time of mass production.
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years at this job
Aerospace Engineering
Project Management
Mechanical Materials Procurement Engineer
- Technical intermediary between R&D and suppliers for mechanical commodities
- Acting design engineer for large resourcing activity
- Developed a supplier to compete against industry leading RF cable supplier, identifying a savings of $100k per year for Agilent
- Reduced rapid prototype costs by 10-25% with implementation of a quoting process
- Managed training for new document control software site-wide; approximately 300 people
- Created standard 15 Amp worldwide power cord set
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years at this job
Industrial Engineering
Project Management
Operations / Procurement Engineer II
- Generated over $1 million in process improvement cost savings as a LM 21 Black Belt.
- Facilitated the monthly Supplier Management Review and Corrective Action Board processes in order to examine poor performing supplier trends and resolve missile defects.
- Provided leadership and oversight for the implementation of Global Supply Chain / Operations initiatives.
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years at this job
Chemical Materials Engineering
Accounting
Procurement Engineer
Projected raw materials demand and arranged purchasing orders to meet production need
- Developed and maintained database to facilitate the import procurement process
- Collaborated with engineering personnel to establish specifications for material testing
- Interviewed supplier representatives regarding material specifications, costs and inspection problems
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Electronics
Quality Management
Bsee
Procurement Engineer
Within the Operations dept, developed, implemented and maintained the [company name] Component Part Number (WPN) and Part Master (AVL) database.
- Wrote component specifications for Altered Item, custom and semi-custom devices. Created the applicable SOP's for the release and control of WPN's.
- As member of the Bluetooth (BlueGate) Network Access Point design team, attended all design reviews and recommended changes to the Eng. Parts List as applicable to active, passive or electro-mechanical parts with alternates for primary parts selection.
- Reported to the Project on the applicable critical sole source or long lead items. Acting as procurement engineer, coordinated with distribution, mfr reps and contract mfrs. Obtained budgetary RFQ's and supported the design team on supplier selection for ASIC mfrs, Design Services, PCB mfrs, Power Supply mfrs, and Cable/Sub-Assy providers.
- Provided Cost Reduction inputs to Engineering and Sales/Marketing teams for components of PCB Assemblies resulting in more than 60% in cost reductions from engineering models.
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months at this job
Chemical And Material Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Procurement Engineer
Evaluated new suppliers and established approved suppliers list.
- Analyzed floor prices of products and compared prices of products from different suppliers.
- Collaborated with other engineering departments and confirmed products in accordance with requirements.
- Chose appropriate suppliers and negotiated with them to find the lowest price of product.
- Assisted Procurement Project Manager to resolve suppliers' delivery issues and problems.
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year at this job
Aviation Safety Officer
Economics
Leadership
Procurement Engineer
Lead project implementations on schedule and on budget.
- Collaborated with other teams to ensure complete design application and infrastructure implications.
- Applied Continuous Improvement methodologies to improve subcontractor performance.
- Responsible for product functional design and quality assurance.
- Developed test plans, performed testing and evaluated results.
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year at this job
Master of Arts
Master of Science
Procurement Engineer
Provided support and leadership for 5 New Product Introduction Programs
- Developed supplier capability matrix for plastics commodity
- Monitored key suppliers to develop risk mitigation scenarios
- Negotiated with suppliers to achieve low total cost of ownership for parts
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Manufacturing And Industrial Technology / College Of Engineering / Business Minor
Global Procurement Engineer
- Act as supplier advocate / supplier manager for all aspects of [company name] Engineering team functions for key VPI projects
- Led cross-functional component design reviews and developed Sourcing strategies to reduce cost and meet Global and MBE spend goals
- Developed benchmark process for VPI global sourcing tool
- Six Sigma trained (design focus)
- Developed partial and supported existing Sourcing strategy for Fuel and Lube Module platforms
- Evaluated new suppliers for capability, existing process, price
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Small Business Administration
Engineering Management
Industrial Engineering
Procurement Engineer
- Analyzed technical data, procedures and designs to facilitate procurement of Aircraft parts and equipment.
- Coordinated between engineering and suppliers, inspectors and managers concerning the standardization, rework and quality of purchased parts and chemical/mechanical finishing by approved suppliers.
- Improved the processing of purchasing orders using ERP system applications and crystal reports.
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years at this job
Pulp And Paper Science And Technology
Master of Arts
Study Of Abroad
Project Procurement Engineer
- Completed bidder selection, RFPs, bid evaluation, and order placement on behalf of clients on large-scale design and construction projects; Major clients such as Georgia Pacific, Kimberly Clark, Veolia ES , Proctor and Gamble, and Lafarge, represent a variety of industries including chemical and cement processing, food and beverage, and pulp and paper
- Utilized both client and internal automated ERP, solicitation, and expediting system applications for inquiry, order placement, project tracking and status reporting
- Created project-specific Supply Management Schedules, enhancing vendor production schedule visibility and reducing expediting activities by 30%
- Interacted with engineering and construction staff to monitor revisions and amendments
- Assisted in conducting inspections on all types of equipment in accordance with requirements, determined best method of inspection; obtained test reports, ensured certification, and verified critical test procedures
- Developed Statement of Work, negotiated warranties, and conducted risk assessments
- Additional experience includes capital cost estimating for capital equipment and scheduling
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years at this job
Mechanical Engineering
Industrial And Manufacturing Engineering
Executive Procurement Engineer
- Developed a supplier in an Offshore Project leading to project cost savings of 20%
- Led and conducted negotiations with suppliers on lead time, cost and quality to obtain maximum profit for the company
- Coordinated with cross functional teams like engineering, project management, quality, logistics and finance, in supplier selection ensuring suppliers meet the requirements of a project, to improve operational efficiency and meet the objectives
- Maintained an optimum level of stock in inventory by monitoring through SAP system
- Held inspections and conducted quality checks at supplier’s facility to ensure products are as per approved quality standards
- Assisted in qualifying suppliers for particular projects by coordinating with the supplier, customer and quality team
- Developed and managed vendor based monitoring status sheets reducing non value added work
- Worked with the pre-bid estimation (costing) team to find out the best possible project procurement cost and delivery period for numerous projects
- Communicated with domestic as well as international clients daily via phone calls and emails for monitoring the status of purchase orders
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years at this job
Mechanical Engineering
Procurement Engineer
Create and review commercial grade dedication testing packages in accordance with EPRI 5652, TR-102260 and EPRI 6406 guidelines.
- Manage all aspects of electrical and mechanical testing programs. Prepare program schedules and budgets in support of program requirements. Conduct Environmental Qualification analysis for determining equipment expected life and qualified life. Perform calculations necessary to determine reduced thermal aging time based on Arrhenius techniques.
- Create and review seismic and environmental test plans and reports per IEEE 344 and IEEE 323 standards.
- Disposition of nonconformities, complete equivalency evaluations, repair procedures, deviation notices and corrective actions per UCI Nuclear 10 CFR 50 Appendix B / NQA-1 and ISO 9000 Quality System.
- Review request for quotes (RFQs) and new purchase orders for technical requirements.
- Interfacing with customers, vendors and various company departments to resolve technical issues.
- NQA-1 auditor.
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years at this job
Master of Business Administration
Bsme
Materials Engineer (procurement Engineer)
Responsible for various component categories providing supplier management and component expertise for current and new R&D products for the vertically integrated San Diego division.
- Member of the HP Corporate Interconnect Team that developed strategies for improving cost and quality for printers and plotters interconnects.
- Member of the high volume users divisions PCB Commodity Team providing supplier selection and evaluations, which led to significant cost reduction and quality improvements.
- Performed technical PCB evaluation during supplier evaluation.
- Materials Engineer for plastic parts, sheet metal parts, PCAs, interconnects, and machined parts providing developing teams guidance for cost and manufacturing improvements.
- Performed supplier evaluations and audits
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years at this job
Physics
Nuclear Engineer
Senior Procurement Engineer
Prepared equipment specifications for critical equipment replacements including the plant's new circulating water pumps.
- Negotiated optimum equipment costs, performance requirements and delivery schedules by working directly with equipment vendors.
- Utilized the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) guidelines to ensure compliance with NRC regulations during the procurement obsolete nuclear power plant equipment.
- Developed and presented the SONGS management with a detailed and plant specific Engineering Design Margin Management Program based on a recently issued INPO guidelines.
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months at this job
Bachelor of Arts
Field Procurement Engineer
Provided field level support for the procurement of goods and services for an assigned area or division.
- Reviewed and/or prepared purchase requisitions and related documents for goods and services in the area or division assigned.
- Coordinated the requisition and related document approvals with subcontract technical representatives, end users, cognizant quality and technical sources, and other approvers.
- Coordinated the establishment, receipt, and storage of stores/spares items.
- Utilized systems for tracking, resolving, dispositioning and reporting delivery, invoicing, inspection, and non-conformance problems/issues.
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years at this job
Project Management
Planning
Mechanical Engineering
Supplier Procurement Engineer
Interface with Purchasing to survey and develop new suppliers to ensuring supplied product meets expectations.
- Analyze process for best practices and competitiveness.
- Solve critical supplier quality issues.
- Proposed several cost reduction ideas, and developed a rack bushing/stopper assembly concept.
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years at this job
Mechanical Engineering
Business Management
Sr. Procurement Engineer
Enabled technical information exchange between supply base, purchasing and engineering from proposals through end of life. Resolved production supplier issues. Provided technical support for non-technical purchasing team. Led estimating and supplier sourcing efforts for new program proposals.
- Managed comprehensive supplier sourcing team for 25 Boeing 787 Control Panel Assemblies.
- Met aggressive cost and contract terms with suppliers prior to bid presentation.
- Implemented e-procurement tool for managing suppliers and related documentation.
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year at this job
Mechanical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Process Equipment Engineer/procurement Engineer
Developed specifications, data sheets and estimates for purchase of capital equipment for industrial and chemical plant expansions and new Greenfield plants
- Identified & developed vendors for capital equipment purchases
- Developed approval process for process equipment evaluations
- Developed subcontractor bid list for new chemical plant
- Assisted clients with capital equipment selections
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years at this job
Technical Communications
Global Technology And Strategy
Logic Component Procurement Engineer and Pcn/eol Coordinator
Managed end to end communications with suppliers to provide superior quality products for IBM.
- Drove on time product General Announcements by working with development teams and suppliers.
- Assisted in cost challenges to ensure no line down situations as a result of technical issues.
- Assisted in Global transition to RoHS acceptable part numbers.
- Encouraged strategic sourcing to provide competitive advantages and line down avoidance.
- Successfully managed corporate Process Change Notifications.
- Prepared monthly measurements for management teams.
- Worked closely with development during new technology ramps.
- Provided risk mitigation plans if qualifications not able to be completed on time.
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years at this job
Procurement Engineer
Purchasing of Mechanical components, Composite & Application materials. Engineering material application
- Assurance of Military Standard compliance, ISO9001
- Production Control and Manufacturing planning
- Specified and source materials including field modifications for new material installation and coordination with electrical and mechanical group
- Scheduled time and action calendar ensuring adequate supply and high quality product.
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years at this job
Mechanical Engineering
Procurement Engineer
- Lead supplier quality functions in procurement department to reduce excess inventory due to various part issues, including defective, print discrepancies, and incorrect parts. Reduced inventory listed as defective or incorrect by $200,000 in 5 months. Decrease cycle time for resolution of part issues.
- Initiate corrective action reports to resolve part failures and non-conformances.
- Team with commodity managers and buyers to evaluate suppliers and part issues. Evaluate and approve new suppliers.
- Interface with design engineering for support of new products.
- Communicate with suppliers our design and material requirements on new products as well as outsourcing.
- Work with sheet metal, welding, powder coating suppliers to facilitate outsourcing of $6 million manufacturing business. Coordinate quoting packages, transferring tooling, setting up first articles, and initial purchase of first run production parts.
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Mechanical Engineering
System Engineer/procurement Engineer
Maintained the health and design basis of the reactor coolant system, residual heat removal system, and excess flow check valve air system
- Completed routine walk downs of the entire system to observe needed corrective maintenance and seismic discrepancies
- Provided engineering support to maintenance for component repair and preventative maintenance
- Verified overall consistency among system specific documents
- Identified discrepancies between the operating parameters of the system and the design/license basis envelope
- Reviewed outstanding issues and/or work activities to ensure there was not an unacceptable reduction in the system's ability to operate within its design basis during normal, transient, or emergency conditions
- Coordinated procurement activities including engineering review of all requisitions, adding procurement technical and quality requirements, and interfacing between maintenance, QA, and component manufacturers
- Provided engineering technical support to the Plant Engineering Department
- Performed commercial grade item dedication evaluations, piece part functional classifications, and equivalency evaluations
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Science Mechanical Engineering
Purchasing Specialist - Procurement Engineer (mechanical Systems)
- Performed tasks involved in formation and administration of purchase orders for mechanical system equipment.
- Communicated with suppliers to establish clear definition of requirements, and to assure performance to purchase order terms and conditions.
- Established files and controls for all outgoing and incoming correspondence for each purchase order.
- Established open communication with engineering to assist and/or guide them in the preparation of material requisitions for the procurement of materials and equipment and to achieve the understanding needed to process these requisitions.
- Prepared bidders’ list, prequalified bidders, form bid packages, issue bid request, and received submitted bids.
- Evaluated submitted bids to determine technical and quality assurance validation then created a bid summary and recommendation letter. Secured approvals of selected bid in accordance with establish project procedures then prepare and commit purchase order.
- Monitored supplier activity and when needed initiates follow-up actions with the supplier to ensure performance in accordance with contract terms and conditions.
- Responsible Engineer for Rotating Equipment - Mechanical.
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Electronic Engineering Technology
It Management
Project Management Processes
R&d and Procurement Engineer
Responsible for research & development projects on telecommunication over power line. Accountable for the procurement of the BOM of several products developed.
- Project coordinator: Design of corporative Website
- Resource planning: created BOM for equipment needed for projects as well tolerances and quality standard
- Communication with different suppliers for procurement purposes, follow schedules, and compilance.
- Initiated the procurement department for electronic components into the organization.
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Instrumentation
Nuclear Science
Procurement Engineer
Specify technical and quality requirements for the procurement and/or evaluation of items important to safety
- Evaluate equivalent items used to replacement obsolete items
- Identify key components of an assembly that need quality assured to maintain reliability
- Evaluate shelf life to manage the effects of age and environment on the physical properties of stored materials
- Utilize SAP software to develop the documents associated with the above evaluations
- Participated in vendor audit of a quality product supplier as the Technical Specialist
- Member of the Kewaunee Power Station Emergency Response Organization as Instrument & Control Engineer
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Procurement Engineer
Involved in whole life cycle of supply chain management area where managed clients and their products need.
- Responsibility of making purchase order of the Product based on clients requirements. (Like different types of valves for oil and gas industries, threaded rod for housing industries).
- Responsible for making sure all the products function properly.
- Addressed clients' claims regarding product defect or any other needs.
- Made claims concerning about the products with defects.
- Responsible for entering all data into system for purchasing department.
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Aviation Science
Aviation Management
Finance
Procurement Engineer
Prepare plant annual budget, financial planning and capital expenditures proposal.
- Conduct analyses costing of new or existing products by evaluating current material, labor, burden, and overall overhead cost.
- Evaluate the daily burden absorption to measure productivity.
- Evaluate monthly manufacturing expenses to meet the plan target and reduce unnecessary costs.
- Generate service level, stock short fall, production and inventory accuracy reports.
- Design and/or procure tooling and manufacturing aids
- Create routing program to incorporate with company's SAP system.
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Procurement Engineer Duties and Responsibilities
To accomplish their primary goal of procuring technical equipment for industrial operations, Procurement Engineers perform many tasks. We analyzed several job listings to identify these core Procurement Engineers duties and responsibilities.
Determine Needs Procurement Engineers use their specialized knowledge to determine that the facility has the machinery, components and supplies needed to efficiently and safely operate. They review any engineering changes that impact material or supplier, to adjust stocks accordingly.
Choose Suppliers An important responsibility of a Procurement Engineer is choosing the appropriate suppliers to purchase from. Procurement Engineers do extensive industry research, meet with salespeople and compares their products and prices.
Negotiate Prices and Award Contracts Once the Procurement Engineer has selected vendors, they negotiate sales agreements to purchase the required products. They then award contracts to the vendors, and continue to administer these contracts throughout the relationship.
Manage Suppliers Procurement Engineers are responsible for managing supplier performance in terms of quality, cost, delivery, and responsiveness. They periodically review suppliers, and launch improvement programs where required. Procurement Engineers must always be thinking of ways to eliminate waste and variability in the supply chain.
Procurement Engineer Skills
Detail-oriented and driven, successful Procurement Engineers are able to integrate their technical knowledge with business acumen. They work well independently and are committed to thinking outside of the box to achieve results. In addition to these general skills and personality traits, employers are seeking Procurement Engineer candidates with the following skills. Core skills: Based on job listings we looked at, employers want Procurement Engineers with these core skills. If you want to work as a Procurement Engineer, focus on the following.- Experience in an engineering, procurement and operations
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Proficiency with personal computers and networking, specifically Microsoft Excel
- Ability to analyze bills of material and drawings to understand key requirements
- Knowledge and direct experience in negotiating contracts and quotations with Contract Manufacturers and Suppliers
- Ability to identify cost reduction opportunities
- MAPICS experience
- Working knowledge of AS400
- Professional Engineering License
- Willingness to travel
- Working knowledge of LANL Engineering Standards and LANL Conduct of Engineering principles and procedures
Procurement Engineer Resources
We searched the Web to find the best industry resources to help you continue exploring a career as a Procurement Engineer. From thought leaders to industry groups, this list is packed with opportunities to learn, connect and engage. On the Web
Procurement Leaders - Provides up-to-date research and information for Procurement professionals.
Zycus - Read news and industry insights from a procurement leader. Industry Groups
The Engineering Equipment & Materials Users Association - Provides training, publications and online resources to learn more about technical procurement needs.
The International Association for Contract & Commercial Management - Has lots of resources to improve contracting and relationship management processes and skills.
Association of Energy Engineers - As many Procurement Engineers work in the energy sector, the AEE offers a certification specifically for Energy Procurement Professionals, Procurement Engineer Books
Engineer's Procurement Manual for Major Plant Equipment - This text provides valuable guidance on engineering procurement techniques, including how to place contracts in the mechanical, electrical, process and mining fields.
The Purchasing Machine: How the Top Ten Companies Use Best Practices to Manage Their Supply Chains -Learn how leading companies use smart Supply Chain Management to save money.
Proactive Purchasing in the Supply Chain: The Key to World-Class Procurement - Read about the best procurement practices to maximize efficiency and cost-savings.
