Supplier Development Engineer
Listed pay for BS-level Quality / Testing roles on Crosslinked center on $110k (152 with a salary).This posting does not list one.
Develop and qualify suppliers making non-metallic cowling assemblies, driving APQP/PPAP and process improvement.
Worth knowing
Why it is interesting. Own supplier qualification and APQP/PPAP for composite and molded aerospace cowling assemblies.
Might not be for you. Supplier-facing quality role with heavy documentation and audits, not hands-on R&D.
Adjacent materials roleInjection Molding, Blow Molding, Thermoforming, Composite Layup, Mold Flow Analysis
- Seniority
- Mid-level
- Work
- On-site
- Type
- Contract
- Degree
- BS
- Industry
- Aerospace
- Role
- Quality / Testing
Role details
Job Summary
Seeking a Supplier Development Engineer to develop, qualify, and improve suppliers manufacturing non-metallic cowling assemblies. The role focuses on supplier capability, quality, tooling transfers, APQP/PPAP, process improvement, and new product launches.
Key Responsibilities
- Qualify new suppliers through capability assessments, audits, and feasibility reviews.
- Manage supplier improvement plans for quality, delivery, and productivity.
- Support tooling transfers, process readiness, and supplier launch activities.
- Lead APQP and review PPAP submissions, capability studies, and certifications.
- Develop and review PFMEA, Control Plans, and Process Flow Diagrams.
- Drive Lean Six Sigma, corrective actions, and continuous improvement.
- Monitor supplier performance using PPM, OTD, and process capability metrics.
- Collaborate with Engineering, Purchasing, Quality, and suppliers on design and manufacturability.
Required Skills
Supplier Development, Supplier Quality, Manufacturing Engineering, Injection Molding, Blow Molding, Thermoforming, Composite Layup, APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plans, DOE, SPC, GD&T, Mold Flow Analysis, 8D, A3, 5-Why, Fishbone, and Engineering Drawings.
Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
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