Seng J. san

Experience

1. Sourcing Development Engineer

   Elma Electronic

   Jun 2023 — Present

   Experienced strategic sourcing and supply chain professional with a strong background in the aerospace and defense industries. I specialize in building high-performing supplier networks, driving cost optimization, and standardizing sourcing practices to deliver measurable improvements in cost, quality, and delivery.My expertise includes:• Supplier Development & Qualification – Leading supplier/product qualification processes to meet ISO 9001, AS9100, and ITAR requirements.• Commodity Strategy – Creating sourcing strategies that reduce risk, diversify supply, and optimize total landed cost.• Process Improvement – Partnering with Quality, Engineering, and Manufacturing to streamline operations, promote Lean practices, and improve supplier performance.• Risk & Compliance – Ensuring commercial, contractual, and regulatory obligations are met across global supplier bases.• Cross-Functional Leadership – Collaborating with engineering, quality, and program management teams to enable make/buy decisions and product launches.With a foundation in mechanical engineering and hands-on manufacturing experience, I bridge technical knowledge with strategic sourcing expertise. Passionate about strengthening supplier relationships, transforming supply bases, and implementing solutions that create long-term value, particularly in complex, regulated industries such as aerospace and defense.

Education

• University of Bridgeport

  Bachelor of Science (BS)

  1990 — 1996

Skills

• Medical Devices
• Process Engineering
• Manufacturing
• Continuous Improvement
• Automation
• Business Process Improvement
• Fda
• Integration
• Sap
• Quality Management
• Troubleshooting
• Lean Manufacturing
• Six Sigma
• Program Management
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Project Management
• Ms Project
• Testing
• Process Improvement
• Validation
• Root Cause Analysis