Sr Supplier Development Engineer

About The Role

The Sr Supplier Development Engineer is responsible for working closely with suppliers to enhance their manufacturing processes, ensure quality standards, and optimize cost efficiency. This role involves leading supplier evaluation, qualification, and development projects, conducting detailed process and quality audits, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to address supplier-related issues and improvements.

Requirements

• Requires Bachelor's degree in a related field (or equivalent work experience in lieu of degree or Masters +6 yrs experience).
• Typically 8+ years of related experience.
• Certifications: Lean Six Sigma Black Belt required; Certified Supplier Quality Professional (CSQP) and Certified Supplier Development Professional (CSDP) are highly desirable.
• Advanced knowledge of engineering principles, manufacturing processes, and quality systems.
• Demonstrated expertise in supplier management principles and best practices and maintaining supplier relationships.
• Demonstrated expertise in Project Management principles and processes.
• Demonstrated expertise in data analysis and reporting, and skilled in breaking down complex issues into clear and simple terms for company action.
• Understanding of risk management, cost analysis, and continuous improvement methodologies.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in a related field.
• Experience in the aerospace or defense industry.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in data analysis and statistical tools.
• Promised track record of successfully managing supplier development projects.
• Familiarity with industry standards and regulations.

Benefits

Compensation: Pay Range: $110,383.00 - $151,775.50 Your actual base compensation will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on job-related knowledge and skills, education, experience, internal equity and market competitiveness.

Elevate Your Career At Sierra Space, we are committed to your personal and professional development. We empower you to make profound and meaningful contributions and foster a vibrant culture of collaboration, where teamwork ignites breakthrough innovations.

We also offer a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, and more.

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Skills

• Advanced knowledge of engineering principles, manufacturing processes, and quality systems.
• Demonstrated expertise in supplier management principles and best practices and maintaining supplier relationships.
• Demonstrated expertise in Project Management principles and processes.
• Demonstrated expertise in data analysis and reporting, and skilled in breaking down complex issues into clear and simple terms for company action.
• Understanding of risk management, cost analysis, and continuous improvement methodologies.