Sr. Supplier Development Engineer (Electrical)
Core
Drive supplier development, NPI builds, production ramp-up, and capacity scaling for high-performance unmanned aerial systems.
Role type
Senior Supplier Development Engineer (Electrical)
Builds
High-volume production of drone components and systems
Domain
Defense technology / Aerial systems / Electrical & Mechanical Manufacturing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Design for Manufacturing (DFM) analysis, Process Flow Development, Capacity Planning, Supplier Quality Management, PPAP implementation, Statistical Process Control, Strategic Sourcing, Root Cause Analysis, ISO/AS9100 Quality Systems knowledge
Preferred skills
PCB assembly experience, Mechanical assembly experience, Electronic assembly experience, Six Sigma, Design of Experiments
Technologies
ISO 9000, AS9100, NADCAP, Six Sigma, DOE
Responsibilities
Analyze engineering design specifications for manufacturability, break down complex design specs into structured process flows, conduct capacity assessments at supplier sites, collaborate with design engineers on part/assembly intent, work with procurement to source parts matched with supplier competencies, resolve supplier quality issues, define supplier technical and quality requirements, implement production part approval processes (PPAP), develop and approve process controls, analyze supplier quality and delivery metrics
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC