What are the responsibilities and job description for the Plant Supplier Performance Engineer position at CIRCOR International, Inc.?
The Supplier Performance Engineer analyzes supplier performance data, leads root cause investigations, manages corrective actions, and conducts supplier assessments to ensure compliance with applicable standards and contract requirements. This role also supports the development of supplier performance metrics, risk mitigation strategies, and improvement initiatives that enhance supply chain reliability and protect program schedules. Through collaboration and technical engagement with suppliers, the Supplier Performance Engineer helps ensure that materials, components, and services consistently meet the demanding requirements of naval defense customers.
Key Responsibilities
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, manufacturing, quality, or supply chain discipline.
Minimum of 3–7 years of experience in supplier quality, manufacturing engineering, or supply chain performance roles, preferably within defense, aerospace, or heavy industrial manufacturing environments.
Company Background
CANDIDATE PROFILE
CIRCOR International is one of the world’s leading providers of mission critical flow control products and services for the Industrial
and Aerospace & Defense markets. The Company has a product portfolio of market-leading brands serving its customers’ most demanding
applications. CIRCOR markets its solutions directly and through various sales partners to more than 14,000 customers in approximately
100 countries. The Company has a global presence with approximately 3,100 employees with headquarters in Burlington, Massachusetts.
For more information visit our website at https://www.circor.com/.
In late 2023, CIRCOR was acquired by the private equity firm Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. L.P. (together with its affiliates, “KKR”).
The news release is available here along with additional information about KKR and its unique approach to employee ownership
can be found at the end of this document.
Equal Opportunity Statement
CIRCOR is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Individuals with disabilities, veterans, women, and minorities are encouraged to apply.
Key Responsibilities
- Analyze supplier performance trends using quality and delivery data
- Supplier issue resolution
- Supplier development and continuous improvement
- Audits and assessments
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Root cause analysis and resolution
- Support internal teams with interpretation of contractual supplier obligations
- Identify risks that could affect program schedule or build sequence
- Serve as a technical liaison between suppliers and internal engineering teams
- Clarify technical drawings, specifications, and requirements
- Work with sourcing teams to identify alternate suppliers when necessary
- Support evaluation and qualification of new suppliers
- Ensure new suppliers meet technical and compliance requirements before production (FAIR)
- Ensure suppliers understand and comply with contract flowdown requirements
- Lead regular supplier performance review meetings
- Track progress against corrective action commitments
- Escalate persistent performance issues to leadership when necessary
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Manufacturing processes such as machining, casting (sand & investment), forging, welding, NDT
- Supplier performance metrics and monitoring methods
- Nonconformance management and corrective action processes
- Quality management systems (ISO / AS standards)
- Engineering drawings, GD&T, and technical specifications
- Inspection methods and measurement techniques
- Root cause analysis and corrective action management
- Data analysis and supplier performance trend evaluation
- Negotiation and conflict resolution with suppliers
- Managing multiple supplier issues simultaneously
- Coordinating cross-functional teams
- Ability to diagnose complex supplier process failures
- Ability to influence behavior without direct authority
- Ability to balance technical requirements, quality standards, and delivery needs
- Ability to make sound decisions with incomplete information
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, manufacturing, quality, or supply chain discipline.
Minimum of 3–7 years of experience in supplier quality, manufacturing engineering, or supply chain performance roles, preferably within defense, aerospace, or heavy industrial manufacturing environments.
Company Background
CANDIDATE PROFILE
CIRCOR International is one of the world’s leading providers of mission critical flow control products and services for the Industrial
and Aerospace & Defense markets. The Company has a product portfolio of market-leading brands serving its customers’ most demanding
applications. CIRCOR markets its solutions directly and through various sales partners to more than 14,000 customers in approximately
100 countries. The Company has a global presence with approximately 3,100 employees with headquarters in Burlington, Massachusetts.
For more information visit our website at https://www.circor.com/.
In late 2023, CIRCOR was acquired by the private equity firm Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. L.P. (together with its affiliates, “KKR”).
The news release is available here along with additional information about KKR and its unique approach to employee ownership
can be found at the end of this document.
Equal Opportunity Statement
CIRCOR is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Individuals with disabilities, veterans, women, and minorities are encouraged to apply.