Delivery Assurance Specialist

Job Title: Delivery Assurance Specialist 5 roles in Connecticut (Onsite); 2 in Rockford, Illinois(Onsite); 1 in North Carolina(Remote); 1 role in Pheonix, AZ(Remote)(The North Carolina and AZ roles are remote, but must live in those states to visit supplier locations) Key Responsibilities: Delivery Assurance • Monitor and improve supplier portal commit compliance and data integrity. • Review and validate supplier recovery plans to meet delivery schedules. • Collaborate with sub-tier suppliers and subcontractors to expedite critical orders. • Analyze internal planning processes and supplier capacity constraints. • Provide daily part tracking and WIP status updates using LOB or similar tools. • Escalate delivery risks and non-responsiveness in real time to internal stakeholders. • Deliver weekly progress briefings to internal teams and leadership. • Identify and alleviate bottlenecks in supplier manufacturing processes. • Conduct occasional onsite visits to supplier facilities to assess progress, resolve issues, and support recovery plans. Supplier Development • Conduct onsite supplier assessments with cross-functional teams (quality, engineering, procurement). • Utilize Supplier Development Playbook and CI tools to elevate supplier performance. • Partner with suppliers to implement Lean, Six Sigma, and other CI methodologies. • Monitor KPIs and cost-to-serve data to drive supply chain effectiveness. • Develop and maintain Supplier Improvement Plans (SIPs) on SharePoint. • Coordinate across sites and functions to proactively resolve supply chain risks. Supplier Quality • Develop and implement Quality Improvement Plans (QIPs). • Lead root cause analysis and corrective action implementation. • Review and update quality documentation (PFMEA, Control Plans). • Facilitate training on quality tools and confirm effectiveness of corrective actions. • Maintain monthly reports on supplier corrective actions and quality metrics. Required Qualifications: • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or related field. • 3-5 years of experience in supply chain, supplier development, or delivery assurance in aerospace/defense. • Strong knowledge of ERP systems (SAP preferred). • Experience with supplier assessments, capacity planning, and production readiness. • Familiarity with engineering outsourcing, project management, and quality systems. • Proficiency in Lean, Six Sigma, and manufacturing process improvement. • Excellent communication, reporting, and stakeholder engagement skills. • Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities. • Willingness and ability to travel occasionally to supplier sites as needed.