Supplier Technical Qualification Engineer – Lead

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

📋 Description

• Oversee and enhance a team responsible for executing second-source supplier qualifications for Critical Munitions Acceleration programs.

• Standardize and uphold supplier qualification processes and documentation within Command Media.

• Assist in assessing supplier technical capabilities, manufacturing readiness, and adherence to technical data packages.

• Lead or assist in testing, technical reviews, and validation of new sources, including Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) activities.

• Create and oversee qualification plans, timelines, risk registers, and Earned Value Management (EVM) for onboarding and preparedness.

• Collaborate with various engineering disciplines and relay technical status, risks, and recommendations to leadership.

• Travel approximately 35%–50% to supplier locations for on-site evaluations, audits, and readiness activities.

• Occasionally travel to Tucson for program and workshop support.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM).

• At least 12 years of relevant experience.

• Experience in mechanical or systems engineering, hardware development, or component qualification.

• Proven management and leadership experience in leading cross-department project teams or managing multiple related departments.

• Proficient in interpreting engineering drawings, specifications, and test requirements.

• Experience in leading technical projects and coordinating across different functions.

• Background in working with suppliers or subcontractors on technical oversight, integration, or manufacturing support.

• Strong problem-solving skills, including RCCA, validation, Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA), and producibility enhancements.

• Experience in managing schedules, risks, and deliverables in a dynamic environment.

• Technical communication and documentation proficiency.

• Familiarity with Earned Value Management (EVM).

• U.S. citizenship is required.

• Capability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government-issued security clearance.

• An active and existing DoD Secret security clearance is required from day one.

• Preferred: A master's degree in engineering or Materials Science.

• Preferred: Experience with second-source or supplier qualification.

• Preferred: EVMS experience or certification.

• Preferred: Background in aerospace, defense, or other regulated hardware environments.

• Preferred: Hands-on testing experience, including planning and data analysis.

• Preferred: Agile/SAFe experience or relevant certifications (Scrum Master, SPC, PMP).

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• Life insurance.

• Short-term disability.

• Long-term disability.

• 401(k) match.

• Flexible spending accounts.

• Flexible work schedules.

• Employee assistance program.

• Employee Scholar Program.

• Parental leave.

• Paid time off.

• Holidays.

• Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be available.