DCN Supplier Development Manager

Within NEI, our Data Center Infrastructure Solutions team is transforming how data centers are built-delivering modular, scalable solutions that accelerate deployment, reduce risk, and support the rapid growth of AI and cloud technologies.

Role summary:

This role leads the strategic formulation and execution of supplier development roadmaps designed to enable high-reliability manufacturing of Data Center infrastructure and power systems. Working at the executive level with strategic suppliers, you will actively expand vendor capacity through capital machinery investments, workforce upskilling, and compliance with industry-standard certifications. You will serve as the critical bridge to engineering and quality organizations, translating complex technical requirements into scalable, repeatable fabrication and integration processes. Ultimately, you will mitigate supply chain risk and accelerate deployment schedules by transforming vendors into manufacturing partners.

Description:

• Build and Execute Supplier Plans - Create and manage step-by-step development roadmaps that help critical suppliers scale up to produce data center infrastructure and power systems.

• Expand Production Capacity - Partner with supplier to assess shop-floor bottlenecks and guide investments in new machinery, skilled labor, and expanded floor space.

• Conduct On-Site Shop Audits - Inspect supplier manufacturing plants regularly to evaluate their fabrication, welding, assembly workflows, and adherence to safety standards.

• Enforce Quality and Certifications - Guide suppliers through industry compliance requirements and audit checklists to ensure they secure and maintain mandatory technical certifications.

• Coordinate with Engineering and Quality - Serve as the main link between supplier operations and internal engineering teams to clarify drawings, resolve design issues, and implement change orders.

• Incorporating the above, direct the supplier on the FOAK, SOAK prototype development and engage the subsequent technical sign off process by engineering and quality teams in SLB.

• Drive Continuous Improvement - Help vendors apply Lean and problem-solving tools to eliminate manufacturing waste, shorten cycle times, and resolve recurring product defects.

• Monitor Performance and Delivery Risks - Provide a biweekly status update to relevant stakeholders on the supplier development efforts and highlight risks to plan

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering

• Minimum 10yrs of experience in Manufacturing preferred

• Ability to interpret technical drawings and engineering specifications

• Ability to communicate effectively across many stakeholders within the organization

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