Supplier Development Engineer
Location : Dayton, OH
Our client is dedicated to providing the highest quality of services to our clients and employees. We are proud to be the primary partner to top companies in the automotive, aerospace, and defense industries. As a result of our continued growth, we are looking for energetic and personable professionals to join our team.
Position Summary:
Our client is seeking a Supplier Development Engineer. In this role, you will be supporting the optimization of supplier relationships, processes, and product quality. You will focus on identifying and resolving basic supplier issues, assisting in quality audits, and supporting process improvements at the supplier level. Your role will involve collaboration with senior engineers and cross-functional teams to drive improvements in the supply chain, while developing your expertise in advanced manufacturing technologies and supplier management.
Responsibilities
Supplier Relationship Support:
• Assist senior engineers in developing and maintaining relationships with suppliers, ensuring they meet quality, cost, and delivery requirements.
• Work with suppliers to address and resolve basic technical issues related to product quality and manufacturing processes.
• Support suppliers in meeting customer specifications and industry standards by assisting with training, audits, and continuous improvement efforts.
Supply Chain Support:
• Identify and qualify new manufacturing sources of supply for difficult to procure components
• Serve as the technical liaison between design engineering and suppliers to relay manufacturing requirements and request quotes from potential vendors
Process Improvement & Technical Support:
• Participate in reviewing and analyzing part production processes, schedules, methods, and data to understand supplier needs.
• Support process optimization efforts by gathering data and performing basic analysis to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Assist in the implementation of process improvements at the supplier level, with guidance from senior engineers.
Risk Assessment & Support:
• Support Process Flow Development and Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA) by providing data and assisting in identifying risks related to design and manufacturing processes.
Assist in identifying process inefficiencies and helping suppliers implement corrective actions to reduce defects and improve product quality.
Quality Control & Supplier Audits:
• Participate in regular supplier audits and reviews to assess compliance with quality and regulatory standards.
• Assist in reviewing incoming materials and products from suppliers to check for defects and verify they meet specifications.
• Assist in the preparation of documentation for quality audits and product assessments.
Documentation & Reporting:
• Prepare and maintain accurate documentation related to supplier quality, including reports on audits, corrective actions, and process changes.
• Assist in the documentation of technical data, reports, and analysis findings for supplier development projects.
Collaboration & Teamwork:
• Work closely with senior engineers and cross-functional teams to identify technical challenges and contribute to solutions.
• Collaborate with internal teams to resolve supplier issues and ensure product quality aligns with customer requirements.
Learning & Development:
• Take part in training programs to enhance your knowledge of supplier development, quality control processes, and advanced manufacturing technologies.
• Continuously improve your technical skills, and work toward becoming a subject matter expert in supplier development.
Basic Qualifications
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, or related technical field.
• Experience: 1+ years of experience in supplier development, quality engineering, or a related field.
Skills:
Basic knowledge of additive manufacturing and quality control processes. Familiarity with DFMEA and PFMEA methodologies. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Proficient in Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and basic data analysis.Mechanical Engineer
Dayton, Ohio
Our client is dedicated to providing the highest quality of services to our clients and employees. We are proud to be the primary partner to top companies in the automotive, aerospace, and defense industries. As a result of our continued growth, we are looking for energetic and personable professionals to join our team.
Position Summary:
As a Mechanical Engineer, you will serve as an engineering & manufacturing subject matter expert for our client across various programs requiring product design and development knowledge. Your knowledge and expertise will be widely applied across their broad client base from various industry domains such as aerospace, automotive, other defense sectors. You will provide leadership around new technologies and methodologies while working with their clients in defining the future state for their engineering and manufacturing strategies. The Mechanical Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, analyzing, and reviewing the procedures and processes involved in product design and manufacturing. As a key member of the Customer Engagement Team, the Mechanical Engineer is responsible for executing against key milestones and deliverable timelines. This role requires client-facing interaction with project teams to meet aggressive timelines and deliver effective client solutions.
Responsibilities
Plan and execute the development and refinement of 3D Technical Data Packages (3D TDPs) with a cross-functional engineering team to aid in part procurement and manufacturing activities, including value-added and reverse engineering activities.Conduct and review analyses of part production processes, control plans, schedules, methods, and other data to better understand future requirements needed for customers’ manufacturing processes.Participate in supplier audits for manufacturing capabilities and adherence to design requirementsWork with Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Quality Engineers to identify design, manufacturing, and procurement complexities and schedule engineering activities based on priority and need dates.Drive technical execution of projects around focus areas of Industry 4.0 / Digital Factory / Model-based Enterprise / Advanced Manufacturing / Additive Manufacturing.Perform accurate / professional documentation and presentation of technical data, analyses, and reports.Review manufacturing instructions, methods, and processes to identify and improve customer efficiency.Develop design and manufacturing process strategy documentation with supporting technical analysis for improvements, including streamlining any TDP development through the creation of standardized processes.Work with suppliers to solve engineering and manufacturing feasibility questions in real time.Support active feedback between customers and the A&D team to drive improvements.Review part production run results, including dimensional & test results, to verify “as designed vs. “as manufactured” part requirements.Partner effectively with A&D project/ program management, technical team, and customer to deliver according to agreed plans and schedules.Demonstrated ability to take ownership of issues as they arise and initiate corrective actions.Ability to manage deliverables and execute tasks on time with minimal oversight.Work with end-user groups to evaluate and solve technical problems.Requirements
Bachelor of Science degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Material Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Industrial Engineering.4+ years related engineering experienceCAD experience (Creo/ Solidworks preferred)Ability to handle multiple projects and deadlines concurrentlyExpertise in GD&TExpertise with design, manufacturing, and testing of machined, forged/cast, or fabricated aerospace partsExperience with design for manufacturing, assembly, reliability, and costDemonstrated time management and project management skillsAbility to lead small teams of cross-functional engineersSkills to communicate complex ideas effectively and work with business and technical stakeholdersExcellent verbal communication, interpersonal, and influential skillsAvailability for travel to customer locations as required; estimated at up to 30% - client dependentThis position requires U.S. citizenship to meet federal contract/security clearance requirements.Desired Qualifications
2+ years team lead / engineering project manager experienceMaster’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related fieldProfessional Engineer (PE) license or equivalent certificationLEAN, Six Sigma, or other process certificationsExperience with Project Planning toolsMechanical Engineer
Dayton, Ohio
Our client is dedicated to providing the highest quality of services to our clients and employees. We are proud to be the primary partner to top companies in the automotive, aerospace, and defense industries. As a result of our continued growth, we are looking for energetic and personable professionals to join our team.
Position Summary:
As a Mechanical Engineer, you will serve as an engineering & manufacturing subject matter expert for our client across various programs requiring product design and development knowledge. Your knowledge and expertise will be widely applied across their broad client base from various industry domains such as aerospace, automotive, other defense sectors. You will provide leadership around new technologies and methodologies while working with their clients in defining the future state for their engineering and manufacturing strategies. The Mechanical Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, analyzing, and reviewing the procedures and processes involved in product design and manufacturing. As a key member of the Customer Engagement Team, the Mechanical Engineer is responsible for executing against key milestones and deliverable timelines. This role requires client-facing interaction with project teams to meet aggressive timelines and deliver effective client solutions.
Responsibilities
Plan and execute the development and refinement of 3D Technical Data Packages (3D TDPs) with a cross-functional engineering team to aid in part procurement and manufacturing activities, including value-added and reverse engineering activities.Conduct and review analyses of part production processes, control plans, schedules, methods, and other data to better understand future requirements needed for customers’ manufacturing processes.Participate in supplier audits for manufacturing capabilities and adherence to design requirementsWork with Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Quality Engineers to identify design, manufacturing, and procurement complexities and schedule engineering activities based on priority and need dates.Drive technical execution of projects around focus areas of Industry 4.0 / Digital Factory / Model-based Enterprise / Advanced Manufacturing / Additive Manufacturing.Perform accurate / professional documentation and presentation of technical data, analyses, and reports.Review manufacturing instructions, methods, and processes to identify and improve customer efficiency.Develop design and manufacturing process strategy documentation with supporting technical analysis for improvements, including streamlining any TDP development through the creation of standardized processes.Work with suppliers to solve engineering and manufacturing feasibility questions in real time.Support active feedback between customers and the A&D team to drive improvements.Review part production run results, including dimensional & test results, to verify “as designed vs. “as manufactured” part requirements.Partner effectively with A&D project/ program management, technical team, and customer to deliver according to agreed plans and schedules.Demonstrated ability to take ownership of issues as they arise and initiate corrective actions.Ability to manage deliverables and execute tasks on time with minimal oversight.Work with end-user groups to evaluate and solve technical problems.Requirements
Bachelor of Science degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Material Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Industrial Engineering.4+ years related engineering experienceCAD experience (Creo/ Solidworks preferred)Ability to handle multiple projects and deadlines concurrentlyExpertise in GD&TExpertise with design, manufacturing, and testing of machined, forged/cast, or fabricated aerospace partsExperience with design for manufacturing, assembly, reliability, and costDemonstrated time management and project management skillsAbility to lead small teams of cross-functional engineersSkills to communicate complex ideas effectively and work with business and technical stakeholdersExcellent verbal communication, interpersonal, and influential skillsAvailability for travel to customer locations as required; estimated at up to 30% - client dependentThis position requires U.S. citizenship to meet federal contract/security clearance requirements.Desired Qualifications
2+ years team lead / engineering project manager experienceMaster’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related fieldProfessional Engineer (PE) license or equivalent certificationLEAN, Six Sigma, or other process certificationsExperience with Project Planning tools