Supplier Development Engineer, Mechanical
Core
Define and implement supplier development strategies to grow and mature suppliers into strategic partners for high-power satellite manufacturing.
Role type
Supplier Development Engineer (Mechanical)
Builds
Supply chain maturity for critical satellite missions
Domain
Aerospace / Satellite Manufacturing
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Supplier capability assessment, PPAP management, corrective action leadership, quality performance evaluation, program leadership, cross-functional interface
Preferred skills
Mechanical commodities knowledge (machined parts, mechanisms, composites), Lean concepts, NPI environment experience, root cause analysis, data analytics, SQL
Technologies
ISO 9001, AS9100, PPAP
Responsibilities
Assess supplier capabilities and manufacturing execution ability; Manage Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) and reliability campaigns; Lead containment and corrective action efforts; Evaluate supplier quality performance via scorecards and audits; Provide program leadership inputs for quality, delivery, and cost; Interface with engineering and production to define production roadmaps.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC
