Learn to fully plan the supply of a line of products. Coordinate the build plan at our manufacturing plants and suppliers to ensure the product arrives on time and in full to our distribution center. Team up with our demand planners and marketing teams to anticipate and communicate change. Or stand on the front lines and optimize inventory management best practices such as visual management, Kanban or FIFO.

Ensure quality controls are implemented with each new solution we bring to market, and safeguard that they are produced reliably and repeatably every time. Lead efforts with suppliers globally to create and implement quality plans regarding their measurement systems, in-line fixturing, and test equipment. Or work in our manufacturing plants to implement new audit plans, assist adoption of new quality management systems for processing controls, or drive the reduction of in-line defects with cross-functional teams.

Execute continuous improvement projects related to delivery, cost, quality, service, or safety at one of our domestic or international manufacturing plants. Train on lean practices, then lead Kaizen or VSM events to optimize process flow and improve productivity by eliminating waste. As we grow, take the lead on implementing new product lines by procuring, planning for, and installing new manufacturing, metrology, and testing equipment.

Find new suppliers, build current supplier relationships, and conduct audits and visits with our Global Sourcing teams. Learn to negotiate supplier contracts and hold difficult conversations. Help new product development teams perform RFQs to find suppliers that can produce components using new technology. Implement tools and best practices across the organization to drive cost, standardize updates to trade agreements, or execute price reviews.