Senior Supplier Development Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Lead supplier engagement strategies (Quality, Delivery, Performance) across high-impact commodity areas.
• Act as the technical liaison between Engineering and suppliers to ensure alignment on performance, manufacturability, and Quality expectations.
• Drive supplier qualification and production readiness for NPI and volume manufacturing, ensuring compliance with capability, capacity, and regulatory standards.
• Conduct technical assessments and audits of supplier facilities and processes, delivering detailed feedback and corrective action plans.
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks such as geopolitical exposure, component obsolescence, and long lead times through proactive planning and diversification.
• Lead root cause analysis (RCA) and drive supplier improvement initiatives to resolve Quality and delivery performance issues.
• Support and contribute to continuous improvement efforts across supplier development processes, documentation, and team knowledge sharing.
• Represent Supplier Development in cross-functional reviews, product milestone meetings, and executive-level supplier negotiations.

Core Competencies

• Execution: Consistently delivers high-quality results under pressure by following efficient, effective processes.
• Collaboration: Builds productive partnerships and communicates effectively with diverse internal and external stakeholders.
• Innovation: Embraces and drives continuous improvement and technology adoption within supplier and sourcing processes.
• Adaptability: Maintains momentum and optimism in dynamic, fast-paced, and uncertain environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field required; Master’s degree preferred.
• 6+ years of experience in Supplier Development, Sourcing, Manufacturing Engineering, or Supplier Quality within high-tech or automotive environments.
• Direct experience supporting NPI, technology ramp-up, and strategic sourcing, supplier quality in high-volume or mission-critical product categories.
• Hands-on experience in supplier development, technical reviews, and manufacturing process optimization.

Preferred Certifications

• Lean, Six Sigma, CQE, PMP, or equivalent Quality/Operations credentials.

Travel Requirements

Willingness to travel up to 30% domestically and internationally, based on business needs.

Pay Range

The pay range for this position is between $135,000 to $168,000 annually. Base pay will depend on multiple individualized factors including, but not limited to internal equity, job related knowledge, skills and experience.

Benefits

Boston Dynamics offers a generous Benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off, and an annual bonus structure.