Senior Supplier Development Engineer I/II – Electrical
Core
Primary technical owner of the supply base for electrical hardware, leading end-to-end industrialization from source selection through production ramp to ensure conforming delivery at rate, cost, and schedule.
Role type
Senior Supplier Development Engineer (Electrical)
Builds
Electrical hardware supply base (PCBAs, wire harnesses, connectors, sensors, power systems, electro-mechanical assemblies) for rocket and satellite programs
Domain
Aerospace / Electrical Manufacturing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, control plans, MSA, statistical process capability (Cpk/Ppk), Design for Manufacturability (DFM), root cause analysis (8D, 5-Why), lean manufacturing, SPC, reading engineering drawings/schematics/PCB layouts
Preferred skills
Proactive supplier management, shop floor presence, translating complex engineering requirements, building supplier relationships, decision-making under schedule pressure
Technologies
SMT, PCB manufacturing, electro-mechanical integration
Responsibilities
Lead supplier capability assessments and qualification; conduct DFM reviews with design engineering; own APQP process and PPAP program; lead First Article Inspection (FAI); drive supplier improvement plans and corrective actions; apply statistical tools for continuous improvement
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC