Sr Manager, Supplier Development Engineer (R4699)

What You'll Do

• Define and lead the supplier development strategy across key commodities, driving systemic improvements in cost, lead time, quality, and scalability.
• Establish and institutionalize supplier process audit frameworks and continuous improvement roadmaps aligned to company growth objectives.
• Partner with executive leadership to prioritize supplier investments, consolidations, and capability expansion.

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in mechanical hardware manufacturing, manufacturing engineering, or supplier development leadership roles.
• Demonstrated leadership of supplier development or manufacturing teams.
• Strong expertise in composite manufacturing, injection molding, and/or precision mechanical fabrication.
• Proven ability to interpret 2D drawings, GD&T, and critical mechanical features at a high level.
• Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally (~50%+ as required).

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency in CAD tools (SolidWorks, CATIA) with ability to engage technically in DFM discussions.
• M.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or equivalent technical discipline.
• Deep experience in root cause analysis, failure investigation, and structured corrective action frameworks.
• Demonstrated success leading cross-functional initiatives across Engineering, Supply Chain, Production, and Quality.
• Experience building and scaling supplier networks in aerospace or high-growth hardware environments.

Pay

$183,600 - $250,000 a year

#LE Full-time regular employee offer package: Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity

Temporary employee offer package: Pay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)

Salary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location.

All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check.

Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits.

Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.