Supplier Development Engineer

About the role

At Parker Aerospace, we develop technologies and innovative solutions that enable reliable, efficient, and increasingly sustainable flights for the lifecycle of the aircraft, including aftermarket support. Our passionate people with deep engineering expertise, together with our breadth of differentiated technologies, ensure that we make the extraordinary happen and continue to shape the future of aviation in partnership with our customers. As a Supplier Development Engineer in the Exotic Metals Forming Division, you will be instrumental in facilitating continuous‑improvement initiatives, resolving quality issues with suppliers, and supporting the delivery of complex aerospace solutions worldwide.

Responsibilities

• Lead cost‑reduction projects through supplier continuous‑improvement activities.
• Utilize structured problem‑solving to resolve chronic part shortages.
• Lead supplier site audits and coordinate cross‑functional audit teams to assess product quality and appropriateness.
• Travel domestically and internationally up to 50% of the time.
• Lead work‑transfer projects from inception through full transition.
• Initiate vendor quality management and process improvements, including evaluating process capability, tracking delivery and output, and reporting supplier performance (e.g., pHConnect metrics).
• Collaborate with the business unit or division to establish preferred‑supplier selection criteria based on price, quality, delivery, certifications, and compliance with governmental procurement regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a technical field.
• Minimum of 4 years of supplier development experience.
• Analytical and technical skills required to understand business practices.
• Advanced computer skills and ability to work with electronic processing systems.
• Experience with PPAP and quality‑system improvements in the supply base.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills for effective interaction with internal and external contacts.
• Innovative mindset with a commitment to Lean Enterprise principles and practices.
• Six Sigma Black Belt certification is preferred but not required.

Physical Requirements

The role primarily involves sitting and frequent use of hands to operate a computer, as well as talking and hearing. Occasional standing and walking are required. Close‑vision tasks are necessary. Regular attendance, cooperative teamwork, and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously are essential. Overnight long‑distance travel may be required based on business needs.

Compensation and Benefits

• Pay range: $84,915 – $141,320 annually.
• Participation in an Annual Incentive Program.
• Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage.
• Voluntary optional life, accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness insurance with competitive premiums.
• 401(k) plan with company matching of 100 % of the first 5 % of pay.
• Company‑provided defined‑contribution retirement plan with an annual contribution equal to 3 % of pay.
• Career development and tuition reimbursement.
• Paid parental leave, short‑ and long‑term disability, adoption assistance, Care.com membership, and financial‑planning assistance at no cost.
• Supplemental benefit programs (identity protection, legal protection, pet wellness) available at competitive rates.
• Paid Time Off and company‑paid holidays.