Aerospace Supply Chain Engineer — Propulsion Innovator

The Chain Company; Hengelo; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Destinus is seeking a Supply Chain Engineer to join our aerospace propulsion team. You will act as the technical authority in procurement, partnering with suppliers during development and industrialization to ensure designs are robust and cost-effective for series production.

You will review processes, materials and tolerances, translate requirements into supplier docs, and lead technical discussions through RFQs and contracts.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree in mechanical, aerospace, industrial or related field.
• 5+ years in manufacturing environments with production/industrialization exposure.
• Experience with suppliers on manufacturing processes, materials and cost optimization.
• Strong ability to read, interpret and challenge technical drawings, specs and tolerances.
• Fluency in English and Dutch; operating language in the role.

Responsibilities

• Act as technical authority within procurement evaluating suppliers against aerospace standards and production maturity.
• Collaborate with suppliers during part development and industrialization for manufacturability and ramp-up.
• Review manufacturing processes, tooling choices, materials and tolerances to optimize cost, quality and lead time.
• Translate drawings, specs and requirements into clear supplier documentation.
• Support make-or-buy decisions by assessing technical feasibility, risks and cost drivers.
• Lead technical discussions with suppliers during RFQs, selection and contract award phases.
• Drive cost reduction via design for manufacturability, value engineering and process optimization.
• Collaborate with design, production, quality and supply chain to align technical and commercial goals.

Skills

Problem solving

Hands-on mindset

Reading drawings

Supplier discussions

English & Dutch

Education

Engineering degree (Mechanical/Aerospace/Industrial)

Job description

Destinus is seeking a Supply Chain Engineer to join our aerospace propulsion team. You will act as the technical authority in procurement, partnering with suppliers during development and industrialization to ensure designs are robust and cost-effective for series production.

You will review processes, materials and tolerances, translate requirements into supplier docs, and lead technical discussions through RFQs and contracts.