Supply Chain Engineer

Supply Chain EngineerThe Supply Chain Engineer bridges the gap between design engineering, procurement, and external suppliers. The primary function is supporting technical execution, quality compliance, and on-time delivery of critical aerospace hardware, raw materials, and subassemblies. You will lead supplier technical assessments, spearhead continuous improvement initiatives, negotiate with suppliers for cost and delivery, and mitigate manufacturing risks to support active aerospace production and scaling programs.ResponsibilitiesDrive technical sourcing, qualification, and onboarding processes for critical suppliers manufacturing precision aerospace components and structures.Collaborate with internal Design and Manufacturing Engineering teams to integrate Design for Manufacturability (DfM) and Design for Supply Chain (DfSC) principles early in the product development lifecycle.Evaluate supplier capacity, technical capabilities, and lead times using structured Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to identify bottlenecks and implement "return-to-green" action plans.Negotiate cost and leadtime with suppliers leveraging buying volumes, strategic longterm agreements, and other techniques to ensure best overall value in material procurement.Manage supplier deviation requests, non-conformance routing, and root-cause investigations. Support the enforcement of aerospace quality standards like AS9100 and ISO 9001.Travel to domestic and international to supplier facilities to conduct business capability audits, oversee high-risk manufacturing processes, and resolve critical production issues.Skills Experience RequiredBachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a related technical discipline.Experience - 3+ years of direct engineering experience within the aerospace, defense, or high-reliability manufacturing sectors.Strong understanding of aerospace manufacturing processes (e.g., CNC machining, precision fabrication, composites, special processing) and document management systems.Hands-on experience navigating and optimizing ERP/MRP software systems for demand planning and inventory control.Demonstrated expertise in Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) methodologies, variable data analysis, and statistical process control.Willingness to travel up to 25–30% to visit supplier sites and manufacturing facilities.US Citizen or US Person with ability to obtain a US Government Security Clearance.Familiarity with aerospace compliance requirements, including Classified, CUI, DFAR, ITAR and EAR regulations.PreferredMaster's degree in Engineering, Logistics, or Business Administration.Certification in Lean Six Sigma (Green Belt or Black Belt).Active U.S. Government Secret Security Clearance or ability to obtain one (highly preferred for defense programs).Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.