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Engineer - Supplier Development

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merritt island, fl • Posted 1 weeks ago

Onsite Full Time Architecture and Engineering Occupations

Varstaff is searching for an Engineer - Supplier Development
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

Skills:
Minimum Qualifications:

B.S. Degree or higher in an engineering degree required
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
Ability to learn, grow and tackle new challenges in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent attention to detail and task ownership, someone who demonstrates pride in all work and willingness to perform low-level tasks when needed.
Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion
Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Preferred 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

Summary:
Role Focus:

Supplier recovery and performance improvement (on-time delivery, shortage resolution)
Acts as an escalation point across suppliers, engineering, quality, and operations
Highly external facing with direct supplier engagement

Core Requirements:

Engineering degree (required)
Strong project/program management skills
Experience working with suppliers in technical environments
Understanding of aerospace product lifecycle & manufacturing processes (machining, welding, testing, etc.)
Ability to drive technical discussions with suppliers and internal teams

Ideal Backgrounds:

Supplier Quality, Manufacturing, Process, or Design Engineering
Experience improving supplier performance, on-time delivery
Aerospace or similar complex industry strongly preferred not required
Candidates from fast-paced environments (e.g., SpaceX, Amazon, large OEMs) are highly desirable

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