Supplier Development Lead

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. Assist 4 or 5 Los Angeles-area Pratt & Whitney suppliers in achieving platinum-level performance .

Posted 9/17/2026full-timeLos Angeles • California • United StatesSenior💰 $107,500 - $204,500 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in supplier performance improvement through training in Lean Manufacturing, Root Cause Analysis, and Continuous Improvement methodologies. Proven ability to manage supplier relationships and drive operational excellence using ACE tools and Six Sigma principles.

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Lean ManufacturingRoot Cause AnalysisSix Sigma BlackbeltACE ToolsSupplier Health Assessment (SHA)

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Hard Skills

Operations ManagementProject ManagementCapacity AssessmentEquipment MaintenanceQuality Improvement

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationProblem-SolvingCoachingRelationship Management

Tools & Technologies

ACE ToolsLean Manufacturing ToolsSupplier Action Plans (SCIP)Performance Indicators

Certifications & Qualifications

Six Sigma BlackbeltCORE CertificationSHA Certified Assessor

Industry Keywords

Investment CastingsForgingsMachiningOperational ExcellenceContinuous Improvement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist 4 or 5 Los Angeles-area Pratt & Whitney suppliers in achieving platinum-level performance
Train and coach suppliers in root cause analysis, lean manufacturing, cell design, capacity assessment, equipment maintenance, EH&S, and shop cleanliness
Improve relationships between Pratt & Whitney and suppliers through better communication, fewer outside visits, business opportunities, risk reduction, and long-term relationships
Work on-site at suppliers 80% of the time in the Los Angeles area
Work from a home office 20% of the time
Assess supplier capability through the SHA (Supplier Health Assessment)
Develop supplier action plans (SCIP) to close performance gaps
Track SCIP and drive closure to reach gold-level performance
Manage capacity constraints through planning and corrective actions
Conduct on-site training and coaching for supplier teams
Coordinate with the Pratt & Whitney technical team to improve design for manufacturing
Coordinate with the PW purchasing team to stabilize production demands and identify root causes and corrective actions
Establish and track weekly leading performance indicators on-site at suppliers
Expedite deliveries and resolve quality issues as required

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years experience
U.S. citizenship is required
Reside in the Los Angeles, CA area
Experience in Operations, preferably with a company doing investment castings, forgings, or machining
Additional experience in Quality and/or Continuous Improvement roles strongly desired
Strong leadership skills and demonstrated track record of accomplishment in business performance using ACE tools
Hands-on experience with structured project management and problem-solving skills using ACE tools
Ability to communicate with shop floor operators, the PW supply chain team, and supplier leadership
Ability to initiate, lead, and sustain change activities at the supplier
Operations experience running a shop or cell where lean manufacturing was implemented
Significant engagement with lean manufacturing or operational excellence tools
Six-Sigma Blackbelt
Raytheon Technologies or equivalent CORE Certification
SHA certified assessor
ITC / BAER experience

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
401(k) match
Flexible spending accounts
Flexible work schedules
Employee assistance program
Employee Scholar Program
Parental leave
Paid time off
Holidays
Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be available