Supplier Development Engineer - Composites
Core
Lead development and performance improvement of key composite suppliers supporting electric aviation production.
Role type
Senior Supplier Development Engineer (Composites)
Builds
Composite structures and components for electric aircraft
Domain
Aerospace / Advanced Manufacturing (Composites)
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> production features (composite supply base capability)
Required skills
Supplier assessment, root cause analysis, supplier audits, process validation, risk management, project leadership, data-driven performance improvement, cross-functional collaboration
Preferred skills
Experience in aerospace/defense manufacturing, knowledge of NPI qualification, ERP/MRP proficiency
Technologies
ERP/MRP systems, Microsoft Office
Responsibilities
Lead supplier assessments for composite manufacturing processes, drive resolution of quality and delivery issues, conduct supplier audits and process reviews, provide hands-on technical guidance for yield and throughput, support new product introduction and supplier qualification, monitor supplier performance metrics, serve as escalation point for critical supplier issues
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC