Manufacturing Engineer, Supplier Development

Job Summary

A Manufacturing Engineer-Supplier Development at Centrus Manufacturing Engineers focuses on improving external supplier quality, cost, delivery, and capability. This role acts as a technical bridge between internal teams and suppliers to resolve issues, implement new processes, conduct audits, and ensure new products are manufacturable at the supplier.

Responsibilities & Duties

• Support Centrus Sourcing Engineers to strategically source parts matched with supplier competencies by reviewing and assessing supplier manufacturing processes, technical capabilities, and manufacturing readiness.

• Assist Supplier Quality Engineers with conducting supplier manufacturing facility audits and assessments to ensure compliance with quality standards.

• Ensure Design for Manufacturability (DFM) by reviewing product designs and providing feedback to engineering and suppliers regarding cost reduction opportunities and manufacturing defects risk mitigation.

• Create and define supplier technical and quality requirements based on customer and program requirements and expectations for new product introduction and production phases.

• Through root cause analysis, implement solutions for supplier quality performance gaps, while functioning as liaison between procurement, quality, engineering, and suppliers.

• Lead the review and approval of engineering packages, statements of work, etc., for purchased materials and components.

• Identify and drive manufacturing process improvements to lower part cost, reduce supply risk, eliminate potential defects, and improve cycle time.

• Effectively manage mission-critical supply chain by establishing excellent working relationships and regular lines of communication with suppliers, driving enhanced innovation and improved overall operational efficiency.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, lead projects, and continuously drive improvement in the supply base.

• Travel frequently in support of job function (primarily supplier visits for multiple days at a time).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering discipline.

• Minimum of 3 years of engineering experience in manufacturing environments.

• Must currently possess or be able to obtain / maintain an active level Q security clearance.

• Experience with quality management systems and standards (e.g., ISO 9001, IATF 16949, AS9100).

• Broad knowledge of Quality Engineering and manufacturing methodologies and processes.

• Experience with the planning and execution of supplier audits and assessments.

• Practical knowledge of Lean manufacturing and Six Sigma principles.

• Familiarity with regulatory requirements and standards.