JOB SUMMARY:

Robinson Helicopter Company is a leading manufacturer of civil rotorcraft with a 50 year history of providing affordable helicopters for a wide range of applications.  Robinson is an engineering focused organization that provides challenging and exciting opportunities to contribute to the future of vertical flight.

The Procurement Engineer is a member of the engineering team who is responsible for sourcing, coordinating, and managing suppliers to fabricate prototype parts and tools and provide outside processing for Robinson Helicopter products. The Procurement Engineer is the critical link between engineering and the supply base, ensuring that parts are procured from qualified external suppliers and delivered on time to meet program requirements for quality, schedule, and cost.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Identify, qualify, and select suppliers for prototype parts, tooling, and outside processing services.
• Collaborate with Design Engineering, Tooling, Manufacturing, and Quality teams to define technical requirements, optimize part design for manufacture, and develop clear statements of work for suppliers.
• Coordinate proposals and quotes from vendors for prototype parts to best achieve cost, schedule, and quality objectives.
• Coordinates with RHC purchasing department to place and manage purchase orders and manage vendor qualifications
• Manage numerous suppliers and parts simultaneously, tracking progress, resolving issues, and following up to ensure on-time delivery.
• Manages change orders
• Monitor supplier performance and provide input to resolve quality or schedule issues.
• Maintain awareness of local aerospace and industrial supplier capabilities and capacity.
• Provide regular updates to program management on supplier status and risks.
• Develop and maintain records of supplier qualification, performance, and compliance with requirements.
• Support continuous improvement of supply chain processes and vendor relationships.

• In depth knowledge of aerospace manufacturing processes including machining, welding, plating and coating (anodize, nickel plate, cadmium plate, heat treatment, passivation, etc.), sheet metal fabrication, and composite fabrication.
• Knowledge of local aerospace suppliers and their capabilities.
• Direct experience selecting and managing suppliers to meet quality, cost, and lead time requirements.
• Proficient with CAD and GD&T
• Strong multitasking and organizational skills, with ability to manage multiple programs simultaneously.
• Effective communication and follow-up skills with internal teams and external suppliers.
• Demonstrated self-starter with strong problem-solving skills.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in relevant engineering discipline or equivalent experience.

Other Competency Requirements Include:

• Experience in aerospace prototype development or similar high-mix, low-volume manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with ERP systems for procurement and part planning.