Supplier Development Engineer
Alumni Founders · Hawthorne, CA · 2 days ago
Engineering$137k–$177k/yrFull-time
What You'll Do
- Own supplier performance across quality, delivery, manufacturing readiness, capacity, and continuous improvement
- Lead supplier assessments, process reviews, production readiness activities, and on-site supplier development
- Partner with suppliers to improve manufacturing capability, reduce variation, and increase production efficiency
- Lead root cause investigations and drive corrective and preventive actions
- Collaborate with Engineering, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Quality, and Inspection to resolve technical and production issues
- Analyze supplier performance data to drive continuous improvement and informed decision-making
- Support new product introductions, supplier qualifications, process transfers, and production ramp activities
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in a related STEM field, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
- Experience in supplier quality, supplier development, manufacturing engineering, quality engineering, operations, or a related technical field
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working with suppliers in aerospace, defense, automotive, medical device, or other high-performance manufacturing environments
- Experience supporting new product introductions, supplier qualifications, or production ramp activities
- Experience analyzing supplier performance metrics or manufacturing data to drive improvements
- Experience with quality management systems, corrective and preventive actions (CAPA), or supplier audits
- Experience working in a fast-paced manufacturing or production environment
Additional Requirements
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, specifications, and manufacturing documentation
- Experience using structured problem-solving and root cause analysis to resolve manufacturing or quality issues
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
Benefits and Perks
- Equity ownership in the company
- Comprehensive health benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and mental health support
- 401(k) plan with company match
- Flexible PTO and parental leave
- Home office set up reimbursement
- Weekly lunch stipend, plus complimentary snacks and beverages on-site
- Once a month social hour on-site with food and drinks