The SME partners closely with Category, Divisions, Engineerin

The Subject Matter Expert (SME) – Castings is responsible for providing deep
technical and strategic expertise across the casting supply base to enable
best-in-class supply chain performance. This role combines supplier development,
and technical leadership to ensure the delivery of high-quality, cost-effective,
and reliable cast components aligned with category strategy

The SME is recognized as a integral authority in the field, providing deep
technical expertise to address knowledge gaps across projects and support
strategic development initiatives, while serving as the primary technical
authority for casting processes and supplier capabilities supporting both
proactive strategic initiatives, supplier development and issue resolution.

g, Quality, and Manufacturing to optimize casting design, improve supplier
capabilities, mitigate risks, and drive continuous improvement across the global
supply base

SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY

1. Technical Leadership





* Support development and execution of casting category strategies and
long-term sourcing plans
* Provide technical expertise on casting processes (sand, investment, die,
shell, permanent mold, etc.) and manufacturability optimization
* Collaborate with engineering to optimize designs for cost, quality, and
performance
* Conduct market and technology assessments to identify innovations, trends,
and supplier risks

2. Supplier development & Performance Improvement

* Lead and support supplier development initiatives to improve quality,
delivery, cost, and capacity performance
* Assess underperforming critical suppliers and support structured improvement
plans with KPIs

3. Supplier Strategy & Relationship Management

* Support supplier selection and strategic supplier footprint optimization
* Build strong relationships with key and strategic casting suppliers
* Act as escalation point for critical supplier issues and performance gaps
* Collaborate with strat

📌 Casting Category Technical Leader (Torreón)
🏢 Flowserve
📍 Torreón