Staff Supplier Development Engineer - Propulsion & Landing Gear (R5859)
Core
Lead technical development, industrialization, and performance improvement of suppliers for airframe structures, landing gear, and propulsion systems.
Role type
Staff Supplier Development Engineer (Aerospace/Defense)
Builds
Airframe structures, precision-machined components, landing gear systems, propulsion and engine hardware
Domain
Aerospace & Defense Manufacturing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> production ramp-up & supplier qualification
Required skills
Supplier development & recovery, manufacturing readiness assessment, root-cause analysis (8D, 5-Why, fishbone), AS9100/AS9102 compliance, capacity planning, design-for-manufacturability, cross-functional technical leadership, complex engineering drawing interpretation
Preferred skills
Lean manufacturing implementation, alternate source development, statistical process control, PFMEA development
Technologies
CNC machining, structural fabrication, composite manufacturing, casting, forging, welding, heat treatment, plating, coating, finishing
Responsibilities
Lead onsite supplier assessments and recovery efforts, drive design-for-manufacturability discussions, manage production ramp-up and qualification, resolve complex manufacturing defects and capacity issues, mentor junior team members, coordinate First Article Inspection activities
Seniority
Staff, hands-on IC with strategic oversight