Senior Supplier Development Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Arizona.

📋 Description

• Formulate and implement a detailed supplier development strategy that aligns with the organization's objectives.

• Oversee and guide supplier development engineers and professionals.

• Set and uphold supplier performance benchmarks while conducting regular evaluations of supplier capabilities.

• Partner with suppliers to enhance quality, reliability, capabilities, and overall performance.

• Foster innovation, continuous improvement, and identify cost-saving initiatives.

• Maintain strategic partnerships with suppliers and key stakeholders.

• Evaluate and address supplier disruptions, quality challenges, and compliance risks.

• Lead heat exchanger pack projects from inception through to completion.

• Spearhead engineering projects and modifications that support finished items.

• Monitor issues using Jira, escalating and resolving shortages or manufacturing challenges.

• Collaborate effectively with engineering, manufacturing, and quality assurance teams.

• Track project milestones and ensure on-time delivery.

• Ensure adherence to industry standards and customer specifications.

• Offer technical guidance and support to team members.

• Interpret and analyze engineering drawings while addressing drawing-change inquiries.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 6 years of experience in supplier development, engineering, or a similar leadership position.

• Strong skills in budget management and financial analysis.

• Comprehensive understanding of supplier development methodologies, supplier relationship management, and quality assurance.

• Exceptional communication, problem-solving, and strategic planning skills.

• A bachelor's or advanced degree in engineering or a related discipline is preferred.

• Capability to drive change and influence stakeholder engagement.

• Proven history of achieving results.

• Familiarity with industry best practices and emerging trends in supplier development.

• Understanding of industry standards and regulations pertinent to aerospace.

• Proficient in Jira, Teamcenter, and SAP.

• Knowledge of the customer submittal process for Airbus and Boeing.

• Familiarity with both internal and external change processes.

• General knowledge of packs and parts produced in Torrance.

• Understanding of heat exchangers and valves.

• Ability to work collaboratively within cross-functional teams.

• Strong decision-making and problem-solving capabilities.

• Must be a U.S. person: U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, or individual with protected asylum or refugee status in the U.S.

• Must be currently authorized to work full-time in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available.

• Strong capability to read and interpret engineering drawings and address questions regarding drawing changes.

🏝️ Benefits

• Employer-subsidized medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.

• Coverage for short-term and long-term disability.

• 401(k) matching program.

• Flexible spending accounts.

• Health savings accounts.

• Employee assistance program.

• Educational support for further learning.

• Parental leave policy.

• 12 paid holidays annually.

• Paid time off for vacations, personal matters, and illness.