Component Engineer

POSITION SUMMARYThe Component Engineer supports new product development and product sustaining tasks procuring material to meet project needs. The Component Engineer provides direct daily support to Engineering groups by focusing on sourcing, understanding technical specifications, systems-entry, coordinating and implementing custom parts shipping, and attending to shipping discrepancies to procure material on time for the projects.RESPONSIBILITIESProvides sourcing support and tracking for components and materials for the New Product Development Team.Responsible for Bill of Materials creation and cost tracking for the Engineering Prototypes and Pilot units.Works closely with the Engineering team to understand specifications and needs.Works with the Product Development Team to coordinate materials to meet the scheduled timelines.Researches and identifies potential suppliers for the project parts.Meets with local suppliers to meet the supply needs of the projects.Issues purchase requisitions for POs and requirements to suppliers.Keeps updated shipping status and deals with custom local releases and deliverables.Conducts other sourcing and material identification at different warehouse locations.QUALIFICATIONSBachelor of Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Purchasing, Supply Chain, or equivalent.2-4 years of experience.Experience with the shipping life cycle.Experience dealing with import-export customs deliverables.Experience with ERP systems.Good Excel and MS skills.Basic working knowledge of mechanical concepts.Data-entry systems familiarity and understanding of BOM.Good planning, organizing, documentation, and communication skills.Ability to work independently and as part of a team.Detail-oriented.Ability to multitask and operate in cross-functional Global Development Teams.Fluency in English.PHYSICAL & ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDSNo special physical requirements.TIME TRAVEL REQUIRED10%#J-18808-Ljbffr