Supplier Development Engineer II/III

Position Title Supplier Development Engineer II/III Position Description Protingent has an exciting contract opportunity for a Supplier Development Engineer III with our client in Merritt Island, FL. Job Responsibilities Improve quality, cost, delivery, and capacity metrics across the supply chain Create, improve, and implement supplier quality and manufacturing processes Review and understand supplier issues, and recommend the appropriate actions Work closely with receiving, receiving inspection, supplier quality engineer, and assurance in purging suspect/non-conforming material from inventory and throughout the organization Oversee and be accountable for supplier audits to ensure their ability to meet part performance, delivery, and reliability expectations Develop, analyze, and present process metrics to encourage design for manufacturability, quality, and supply chain improvements Analyze and improve supplier processes for bottlenecks, yield, and rate limiters to meet throughput targets Manage supplier workflow and projects to ensure priorities are aligned with business needs Develop schedules and plans to bring up new parts and processes in the supply chain, and support supplier execution against timeline Lead, track, and improve supplier manufacturing process development and launch readiness for new products and design changes Develop, implement, and continuously improve business processes needed for receiving inspection operations, nonconforming hardware management, manufacturing and assembly, product traceability, and other critical business/production systems Work with leadership to develop future business models, establish road map and measures, and execute long-term strategic plan Job Qualifications B.S. Degree or higher in an engineering degree Has worked with product development teams to define, scope, and prioritize design requirements to ensure operational and manufacturing success Experience in hardware development and manufacturing of complex electronic assemblies Experience in technical management of suppliers Experience in implementation of DFx principles in an outsourced manufacturing environment Excellent Communication Skills – Ability to articulate technical problems to non-subject matter experts Experience with fault tree analysis and value stream or process flow mapping Preferred Job Qualifications Master’s degree in engineering or business Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or similar training/experience Experience with capacity modeling, process mapping, and fault analysis Experience with packaging design, manufacturing, and qualification Experience in tooling bring-up, machining processes, secondary finish processes, and qualification Experience with Pareto analysis, root cause, and corrective actions Hands‑on experience with metallic, plastic, composite, or electromechanical manufacturing techniques, processes, and equipment Has managed planning and technical aspects of product builds through the full product life cycle Job Details Job Type: Contract Location: Merritt Island, FL Pay rate: $50-$70/hr ITAR obligations are associated with this role, U.S. citizenship, U.S. legal permanent resident status, or protected person status under 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a) (1), (3) is required Benefits Package Protingent offers competitive salaries, insurance plan options (HDHP plan or POS plan), education/certification reimbursement, pre‑tax commuter benefits, Paid Time Off (PTO) and an administered 401k plan. #J-18808-Ljbffr