Supply Chain Engineer

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

For our client, Destinus, we are looking for a Supply Chain Engineer.

Description

Imagine this... you're not just managing timelines and budgets, you're steering the future of hypersonic propulsion systems. At Destinus, we don't just build engines, we build breakthroughs. As our new Supply Chain Engineer, you'll jump right into the beating heart of our aerospace propulsion team, where innovation meets execution. This role is a rare mix: part engineer, part orchestrator, all-in on impact. From small-scale jet engines to next-gen hypersonic propulsion, you'll be tracking progress while staying close to the tech that's changing aerospace.

At Destinus, we are revolutionizing the defense industry with cutting-edge Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs). Our innovative technologies are designed to meet the unique demands of modern defense operations, delivering unparalleled speed, precision, and cost effectiveness. Destinus partners with government agencies and defense organizations worldwide to provide advanced solutions for mission-critical operations, enabling a new era of efficiency and technological superiority. Join us in shaping the future of defense with groundbreaking aerospace innovations.

What You’ll Do

• Act as the technical authority within the procurement team evaluating suppliers based on manufacturing capability aerospace standards and production maturity
• Work hands on with suppliers during part development and industrialization ensuring designs are robust manufacturable and ready for series production
• Review and challenge manufacturing processes tooling choices materials and tolerances to optimize cost quality and lead time
• Translate engineering drawings specifications and requirements into clear actionable supplier documentation
• Support make or buy decisions by assessing technical feasibility production risks and cost drivers
• Lead technical discussions with suppliers during RFQs supplier selection and contract award phases
• Drive cost reduction initiatives through design for manufacturability value engineering and process optimization
• Collaborate closely with design engineering production quality and supply chain teams to align technical and commercial objectives

Requirements

Must-Have

• Engineering degree in mechanical, aerospace, industrial or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing environments with direct exposure to production and industrialization.
• Proven track record working with suppliers on technical topics including manufacturing processes materials and cost optimization
• Strong ability to read interpret and challenge technical drawings specifications and tolerances
• Deep understanding of manufacturing processes such as machining sheet metal composites or assembly
• Experience supporting supplier qualification audits first article inspections and production ramp ups
• Ability to identify cost drivers and lead design for manufacturability and value engineering initiatives
• Comfortable leading technical discussions with suppliers and internal stakeholders
• Experience working in regulated environments with strict quality and documentation requirements
• Strong problem-solving skills with a hands‑on mindset in production driven settings
• English and Dutch fluency since it's our working language.

Who You Are

You are an engineer with a strong production mindset. You understand how designs become real parts on the shop floor and you are comfortable challenging materials processes and tolerances to improve manufacturability cost and robustness. You enjoy working hands on with suppliers and internal teams taking ownership from prototype to series production in fast paced aerospace environments.

Providing a Certificate of Conduct (VOG) is a standard part of the application process at Destinus.